Jeff Merkel is an angel investor and operator angel based in Palo Alto, California, United States with 2 known investments: Armor SA and FireHost.
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Jeff Merkel portfolio companies (2)
- Armor SA
- FireHost
Investor Profile
The known portfolio sits in sectors AI, FinTech and SaaS, and focus areas Big Data, Enterprise SaaS, InsurTech and Insurance.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jeff Merkel?
Jeff Merkel is an angel investor and operator angel based in Palo Alto, California, United States with 2 known investments on file, among them Armor SA and FireHost. The sections above list the sectors attached to that record.
What does Jeff Merkel invest in?
Listed sectors include AI, FinTech and SaaS; listed focus areas include Big Data, Enterprise SaaS, InsurTech and Insurance. 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.
How do I contact Jeff Merkel?
An email address, a phone number and a LinkedIn page are on file for Jeff Merkel. The address stays masked on this page and is readable inside RaiseHunt after you create an account.
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