Shane Neman
Description
Shane Neman is a distinguished serial entrepreneur and active angel investor based in Miami, Florida, with a significant track record in founding and scaling successful ventures. He is widely recognized as the founder of EZ Texting, a leading mobile marketing platform, and JoonBug, an online nightlife and entertainment guide. Neman's entrepreneurial journey provides him with a unique perspective as an investor, enabling him to offer invaluable operational insights and strategic guidance to his portfolio companies, beyond just capital.
As an investor, Neman primarily focuses on early-stage companies across technology, real estate, and hospitality sectors. His investment philosophy is rooted in identifying forward-thinking problem solvers and disruptive business models that align with his own experiences in building and exiting companies. He often seeks out opportunities where his deep understanding of consumer behavior, marketing, and operational efficiency can significantly contribute to a startup's growth trajectory and market penetration.
Neman's investment activity, while not as prolific as institutional venture funds, is strategic and impactful. Public data indicates he has made at least 10 angel investments in various companies, demonstrating a consistent engagement with the startup ecosystem. His typical first check sizes for early-stage companies generally range from $50,000 to $500,000, reflecting his role as an angel investor providing crucial seed capital. He is known for being a hands-on investor who leverages his extensive network and entrepreneurial acumen to support founders.
His portfolio reflects a diverse set of interests, from fintech and SaaS to consumer-facing platforms, all underpinned by a common thread of innovation and scalability. Neman's approach is characterized by a blend of financial backing and mentorship, aiming to foster the next generation of successful entrepreneurs.
Investor Profile
Shane Neman has backed more than 81 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Kenya.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Typical check size: $50K – $500K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (42%)
- Series A (20%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Series B (6%)
- Series C (6%)
- Series E (4%)
- Angel (4%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
- Private Equity (2%)
- Series D (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (88%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
- Kenya (1%)
- Germany (1%)
- Spain (1%)
- Mexico (1%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Fitness
- Wellness
- Biotechnology
- E-commerce
- Internet
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