Sand Hill Angels

Sand Hill Angels is a venture group based in Mountain View, California, established in 2000. Comprising over 60 experienced technology professionals from Silicon Valley, the group focuses on investing in private companies at various stages of development, with a particular emphasis on seed-stage technology firms across North America. Their investment preferences span several sectors, including clean technology, Internet startups, information technology, and life sciences, with specific interests in semiconductors, enterprise software, medical devices, diagnostics, and bioinformatics. Sand Hill Angels typically invests between $300,000 and $500,000 at pre-money valuations under $5 million, participating in seed or Series A funding rounds, as well as later-stage bridge investments. The group's mission revolves around fostering the formation and growth of startup companies through both financial support and mentorship.

Harper Cheng

Angel Investor

Francis DaCosta

Investor

Joe Epstein

Investor

Ralph Eschenbach

Investor

Baoning Fan

Investor

Gregory Horner

Investor and Board Director, Diversity Equity Inclusion

Tim Kelly

CFO

Alan Leong

Investor

Jinpei Li

Investor

Marco Poli

Investor

Naeem Raza

Investor

Laura Swan

Member, Class Manager and Accredited Angel Investor

Douglas Tsui

Investor

Frank Willemsen

President

Owen Wu

Investor

Past deals in Gambling

Jackpocket

Series D in 2021
Jackpocket, Inc. develops a mobile application that allows users to buy lottery tickets while playing games. Its application can be downloaded on iOS and Android devices. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in New York, New York.

Jackpocket

Seed Round in 2021
Jackpocket, Inc. develops a mobile application that allows users to buy lottery tickets while playing games. Its application can be downloaded on iOS and Android devices. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in New York, New York.

Lottery Now

Convertible Note in 2021
Customers use Lottery Now’s “Mido Lotto” mobile app to purchase Lottery tickets for themselves, for gifting to friends, and to play in teams from their phone. Lottery Now fulfills the order, digitizes the tickets, manages tracking results, and claims the winnings on the customer’s behalf. There is a strong social / gamification component. The Lottery Now team has a deep background in social games, user acquisition, monetization, and retention. Early user metrics and demographics show that Lottery Now is growing the market and facilitating occasional and non-Lottery players to play more regularly.

ZenSports

Convertible Note in 2021
ZenSports, Inc. is a company that has developed a decentralized mobile application for peer-to-peer sports betting, allowing users to create and accept bets without the involvement of a traditional bookmaker. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the platform enables users to set their own betting terms and odds, streamlining the wagering process at lower costs compared to conventional betting methods. ZenSports features a unique cryptocurrency utility token named SPORTS, which enhances the betting experience by offering users options for placing bets, discounted fees, and various rewards. Since the introduction of the SPORTS token in July 2019, a significant portion of the betting volume on the platform has been conducted using this cryptocurrency. ZenSports aims to provide a secure and user-friendly environment for sports betting, empowering users with greater control and flexibility in their wagering activities.

Jackpocket

Series C in 2020
Jackpocket, Inc. develops a mobile application that allows users to buy lottery tickets while playing games. Its application can be downloaded on iOS and Android devices. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in New York, New York.

Skillz

Series E in 2020
Skillz operates as a marketplace platform that connects mobile gamers, allowing them to discover and compete in various games against players globally. The company supports game developers in creating lucrative franchises by integrating social competition into their offerings. Utilizing patented technology, Skillz has facilitated over 2 billion tournament entries for approximately 30 million players worldwide, distributing over $60 million in prizes monthly. Notable games on its platform include Dominoes Gold, Blackout Bingo, 21 Blitz, and Solitaire Cube. Skillz primarily generates revenue through its eSports gaming platform, which enables developers to monetize their content via multiplayer competitions. The company's operations are mainly concentrated in the United States, with additional revenue from regions such as Israel, China, and Malta. Skillz has garnered recognition in the industry, being listed among Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and CNBC's Disruptor 50, among other accolades.

Skillz

Series D in 2018
Skillz operates as a marketplace platform that connects mobile gamers, allowing them to discover and compete in various games against players globally. The company supports game developers in creating lucrative franchises by integrating social competition into their offerings. Utilizing patented technology, Skillz has facilitated over 2 billion tournament entries for approximately 30 million players worldwide, distributing over $60 million in prizes monthly. Notable games on its platform include Dominoes Gold, Blackout Bingo, 21 Blitz, and Solitaire Cube. Skillz primarily generates revenue through its eSports gaming platform, which enables developers to monetize their content via multiplayer competitions. The company's operations are mainly concentrated in the United States, with additional revenue from regions such as Israel, China, and Malta. Skillz has garnered recognition in the industry, being listed among Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and CNBC's Disruptor 50, among other accolades.

Win-Win

Angel Round in 2016
Win-Win is a gamified giving platform that combines charitable donations with fantasy sports tournaments hosted by NFL and NBA athletes. Founded in 2016 by former NFL linebacker Mike T. Brown and based in Oakland, California, Win-Win allows fans to participate in tournaments that feature causes selected by the athletes. Participants make voluntary, tax-deductible donations to these causes as they engage in the tournaments, creating a fun and interactive way to support charitable initiatives. The platform enhances the experience of sports fans by integrating ticketing applications that enable them to buy tickets for fantasy sports while simultaneously raising funds for charitable trusts, fostering a culture of giving in the sports community.

Jump Gaming

Convertible Note in 2016
Jump Gaming, Inc. is a digital game subscription service that offers unlimited access to a curated library of high-quality video games across multiple platforms, including desktop, mobile, console, and virtual reality devices. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Pasadena, California, the company aims to provide gamers with an efficient way to discover and engage with a diverse range of titles, particularly those developed by independent creators. Jump was launched on September 19, 2017, and has since gained recognition for its innovative approach to gaming. As a subsidiary of Kermdinger Studios, Inc., Jump Gaming continues to enhance the gaming experience by serving as a central access point for players seeking unique gaming content.
Swoopt is a mobile application that offers daily fantasy sports games to its users. Users of the mobile app are capable of playing free and paid fantasy sports games and win cash prizes. Swoopt was founded in 2011 by Matthew Himelstein and Michael Ferguson and is based in California.

Gobstopper

Seed Round in 2013
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