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Severin Hacker

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Severin Hacker is the CTO and Co-founder at Duolingo.

Investor Profile

Severin Hacker has backed more than 6 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Apps, Big Data, Car Sharing.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (33%)
  • Seed (33%)
  • Pre Seed (33%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Apps
  • Big Data
  • Car Sharing
  • Delivery
  • Mobile Apps
  • Sharing Economy
  • Transportation
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Wealth Management
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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 Severin Hacker frequently co-invest with?

8-Bit Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 3
Right Side Capital Management
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Red Sea Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Expa
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
AlphaLab
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 1
412 Venture Fund
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 1
Innovation Works
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Co-Investments: 2
Gradient Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Severin Hacker often collaborate with?

ZP
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
LV
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Shared Deals: 3
AA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
GP
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
AR
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Shared Deals: 1
AB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
TS
North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit
Shared Deals: 1
RR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
NC
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
Dan Lewis
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Severin Hacker?

Ekho Dealer

New York, New York, United States

Ekho Dealer is a licensed dealership that vehicle manufacturers can integrate into their websites.

App MarketingAutomotiveMarketplace
Series AJul 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Range

Mclean, Virginia, United States

Range provides a wealth management dashboard and expert advisory service for high earners.

Financial ServicesFinTechWealth Management
Series AMay 3, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Riot

San Francisco, California, United States

Riot develops of a security platform designed for fighting phishing attempts.

Cyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySoftwareTraining
Series AFeb 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Gridwise

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

The leading business app for on-demand workers

AppsBig DataCar SharingDeliveryMobile AppsSharing EconomyTransportation
SeedFeb 28, 2020
Amount Raised: $3,300,000
Brainbase

Los Angeles, California, United States

Brainbase is brand licensing management software.

Enterprise SoftwareIntellectual Property
Pre SeedFeb 19, 2019
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Trala

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Trala is a tech-powered online music tool that aims to make music education available to everyone.

E-LearningEducationMusic
SeedDec 12, 2018
Amount Raised: $1,290,000
Gridwise

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

The leading business app for on-demand workers

AppsBig DataCar SharingDeliveryMobile AppsSharing EconomyTransportation
Pre SeedJul 24, 2017
Amount Raised: $500,000