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Alex Karelin

North America, California, United States, Santa Monica

Description

A lifelong entrepreneur and prolific angel investor, Alex formed TulaCo in 2010, but the core of the team has been working together since 19...

Investor Profile

Alex Karelin has backed more than 4 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Angel, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Social Media, E-Commerce, Nutrition.

Stage Focus

  • Angel (50%)
  • Seed (25%)
  • Series A (25%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Social Media
  • E-commerce
  • Nutrition
  • Shopping
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Network
  • Advertising
  • Advertising Platforms
  • Analytics
  • Apps
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Alex Karelin frequently co-invest with?

3 Wise Ventures
North America, Delaware, United States, Wilmington
Co-Investments: 1
Crosscut Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
Coffin Capital
North America, Utah, United States, Park City
Co-Investments: 1
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Founder Collective
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 1
Kortschak Investments L.P.
North America, Colorado, United States, Aspen
Co-Investments: 1
Baroda Ventures
North America, California, United States, Beverly Hills
Co-Investments: 1
Kima Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Double M Partners
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
Idealab
North America, California, United States, Pasadena
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Alex Karelin often collaborate with?

Dennis Ives
North America, California, United States, Orange
Shared Deals: 1
BG
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
JW
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
PC
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
CL
North America, Tennessee, United States, Nashville
Shared Deals: 1
AA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
David Steakley
North America, Texas, United States, Houston
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
AR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Dave McClure
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Alex Karelin?

Mingly

San Francisco, California, United States

Mingly offers a relationship management tool enabling users to maintain connections via a combination of email and social networks.

Social MediaSocial Media MarketingSocial Network
SeedNov 9, 2011
Amount Raised: $500,000
SHIFT

Santa Monica, California, United States

SHIFT is a leading cross-network social advertising platform for brands and agencies.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsAnalyticsAppsReal TimeSocial Media
Series AFeb 1, 2011
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
ecomom

Spokane, Washington, United States

Ecomom is an e-commerce platform that distributes eco-friendly and organic products for families.

E-CommerceNutritionShopping
AngelSep 25, 2010
Amount Raised: $1,100,000
GameCrush

San Francisco, California, United States

GameCrush is a social gaming site that allows users meet, match and play online games with others.

AdultGamingOnline Games
AngelAug 24, 2010
Amount Raised: $700,000