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George Ruan

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Description

George Ruan is the co-founder and chief executive officer at Honey.

Investor Profile

George Ruan has backed more than 10 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Media and Entertainment, Music, Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Stage Focus

  • Seed (40%)
  • Series A (30%)
  • Series B (20%)
  • Pre Seed (10%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Media And Entertainment
  • Music
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Consumer Software
  • Consumer
  • Mobile Apps
  • Blockchain
  • Internet
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does George Ruan frequently co-invest with?

Dapper Labs
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Co-Investments: 1
BV
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Soma Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
VP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Crosscut Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
Night Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
Defy.vc
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Co-Investments: 1
B Capital
North America, California, United States, Manhattan Beach
Co-Investments: 1
Shasta Ventures
North America, California, United States, Portola Valley
Co-Investments: 2
BAM Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does George Ruan often collaborate with?

AV
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
BD
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
AP
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
GL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Dara Khosrowshahi
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 2
Drew Taggart
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
EK
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Shared Deals: 1
CH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by George Ruan?

LTV.ai

Houston, Texas, United States

LTV.ai alters this by utilizing AI and memberships to boost CLTV, and thus earnings.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Series AJan 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,200,000
Breakaway Music Festival

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Breakaway Music Festival is a performing arts company of pop, dance, and hip-hop music festival series.

Media and EntertainmentMusicPerforming Arts
Series AJun 14, 2023
Pogo

New York, New York, United States

Pogo enables people to earn money by unlocking the power of their data.

ConsumerMobile Apps
SeedJul 26, 2022
Amount Raised: $12,300,000
Simplify

San Francisco, California, United States

Simplify is a common application for jobs and internships.

Consumer SoftwareEmploymentEnterprise SoftwareProfessional NetworkingRecruitingSocial RecruitingSoftware
Pre SeedJun 3, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,200,000
Unblocked

Los Angeles, California, United States

Unblocked focuses on transforming the future of music and entertainment.

BlockchainInternetMedia and EntertainmentMusic
SeedJan 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Sequoia Games

Yorba Linda, California, United States

Sequoia Games is an officially-licensed sports gaming company, creating games that seamlessly connect physical and digital experiences.

Consumer SoftwareGamingMedia and Entertainment
Series ADec 10, 2021
Favor

San Mateo, California, United States

Favor is a wellbeing coalition committed to to accessible, affordable birth control, skin care, menstrual care, & other services.

DeliveryHealth CareMedicalmHealth
Series BJun 14, 2021
Amount Raised: $41,900,000
The Pill Club

Topeka, Kansas, United States

The Pill Club is a healthcare and wellness firm that focuses on birth control, skincare, and menstrual care, and offers women's well-being.

FitnessHealth CareMedicalWellnessWomen's
Series BJun 14, 2021
Amount Raised: $41,900,000
Outer

Santa Monica, California, United States

Outer is a direct-to-consumer outdoor furniture brand.

E-CommerceFurnitureManufacturingRetail
SeedJun 18, 2020
Amount Raised: $4,300,000
Glisten AI

San Francisco, California, United States

Glisten AI cleans, enriches, and structures product and listing data.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data IntegrationInformation ServicesMachine Learning
SeedMar 16, 2020
Amount Raised: $150,000