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Anthony Saleh

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Description

Anthony Saleh is a prominent figure in the venture capital landscape, uniquely positioned at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and finance. As the Founder and CEO of Emagen Investment Group, Inc., and a General Partner at WndrCo, he leverages a diverse background that includes managing high-profile musical artists like Nas and Future. This experience provides him with a distinct perspective on consumer trends and cultural shifts, which he applies to his investment strategies. His career trajectory highlights a keen eye for disruptive innovation and a strong network across various industries.

WndrCo, where Saleh serves as a General Partner alongside industry veterans like Jeffrey Katzenberg, is a venture capital firm focused on building and investing in consumer technology and B2B SaaS companies. The firm successfully raised $100 million for its first fund in 2017 and an additional $100 million for its second fund in 2019, bringing its total assets under management to $200 million. WndrCo typically targets companies from seed to Series B stages, often participating in significant funding rounds. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as 1Password, Airtable, and Headspace, demonstrating a preference for scalable and impactful technology solutions.

Emagen Investment Group, Inc., Saleh's personal investment vehicle, complements his work at WndrCo by focusing on earlier-stage opportunities. Through Emagen, Saleh acts as an angel investor and participates in seed rounds, often co-investing with larger venture firms. This allows him to identify and support nascent companies with high growth potential, leveraging his extensive network and operational insights. His investment philosophy emphasizes long-term value creation and strategic partnerships, often taking an active role in advising portfolio companies.

Saleh's dual role enables him to engage with startups across different stages of their lifecycle, from initial concept to significant growth. His investment approach is characterized by a deep understanding of market dynamics and a commitment to fostering innovation. Whether through the structured investments of WndrCo or the more agile deployments of Emagen, Anthony Saleh remains a significant and influential investor shaping the future of technology and consumer-facing businesses.

Investor Profile

Anthony Saleh has backed more than 22 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Spain, Brazil.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Health Care, Service Industry.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $20M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (100%)

Country Focus

  • United States (86%)
  • Spain (5%)
  • Brazil (5%)
  • Egypt (5%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Health Care
  • Service Industry
  • Mobile Apps
  • Fashion
  • Shopping
  • Software
  • Digital Media
  • Internet
  • Retail
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does Anthony Saleh frequently co-invest with?

XG Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
ACME Capital
North America, Florida, United States, Boca Raton
Co-Investments: 3
Google Ventures
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 2
FundersClub
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 4
Scrum Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
SV Angel
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Collaborative Fund
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Emagen Investment Group Inc.
North America, California, United States, Redondo Beach
Co-Investments: 7

Which angels does Anthony Saleh often collaborate with?

CK
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
AB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
NJ
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 12
JK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
AF
North America, New Jersey, United States, Edison
Shared Deals: 1
JK
North America, California, United States, Beverly Hills
Shared Deals: 2
AK
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
SP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Anthony Saleh?

CREATESAFE

Los Angeles, California, United States

CREATESAFE is a platform for creators to create, manage, and grow their music business.

MusicProject Management
SeedNov 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,600,000
HUBUC

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

HUBUC P1 is a lightning-fast global Card issuing and Processing engine.

B2BBankingCredit CardsDebit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechPaymentsSoftware
SeedJan 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
VersusGame

San Mateo, California, United States

VersusGame is a mobile gaming platform that incorporates an online prediction money marketplace.

E-CommerceMobile AppsOnline GamesSocial Media
SeedAug 4, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Minly

Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

Minly is an online platform for celebrities and fans to connect through a new form of personalized experiences.

AppsContent CreatorsDigital EntertainmentInformation TechnologyInternetSocial Media
SeedJun 27, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,600,000
LEUNE

Los Angeles, California, United States

LEUNE is a California born lifestyle brand forged on the principle of transcending the narrative of cannabis culture.

CannabisConsumer Goods
SeedApr 15, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Jinx

Los Angeles, California, United States

Jinx is a dog wellness brand that primarily sells dog foods online.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceNutritionWellness
SeedNov 19, 2019
Amount Raised: $5,600,000
Mars Reel

Los Angeles, California, United States

Mars Reel is a content and consumer products company focused on high school sports and youth culture.

Digital MediaFashionInternetSportsVideo
SeedAug 1, 2018
Amount Raised: $4,700,000
DoseDr

Menlo Park, California, United States

DoseDr helps people with diabetes get healthier and feel better by helping them adjust their insulin doses between doctor visits.

AppsHealth CareMedicalMobile Apps
SeedMar 22, 2016
Lootsie

Culver City, California, United States

Lootsie is mobile-first customer loyalty.

Enterprise SoftwareLoyalty Programs
SeedJan 28, 2015
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Real Food Blends

Chesterton, Indiana, United States

Real Food Blends, a Chicago-based specialized food startup

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingRestaurants
SeedJul 15, 2014
Amount Raised: $550,000