Don Shafer is an operator angel based in Austin, Texas, United States. The known portfolio is one company, Upswing.
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Investment focus
- Stage
- Pre-Seed
- Sector
- Education
- Focus
- Education Technology
Contacts
Don Shafer portfolio company (1)
- Upswing
Investor Profile
The known portfolio sits in sector Education, and focus area Education Technology.
Don Shafer is listed for Pre-Seed rounds in the database.
The portfolio and focus above give founders context on whether Don Shafer matches their raise.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Don Shafer?
Don Shafer is an operator angel based in Austin, Texas, United States with one known investment on file, Upswing. The sections above list the sectors and stages attached to that record.
What does Don Shafer invest in?
Listed sectors include Education; listed focus areas include Education Technology. Those tags come from the companies attached to this profile, so they read as a record of what has been backed rather than a stated preference for what comes next.
What stage does Don Shafer invest at?
The database lists Don Shafer for Pre-Seed rounds. Stage is the strongest single filter when you build a target list: an investor with no record at your stage rarely starts with you.
How do I contact Don Shafer?
An email address, a phone number and a LinkedIn page are on file for Don Shafer. The address stays masked on this page and is readable inside RaiseHunt after you create an account.
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