Lee Essner is an angel investor and operator angel based in Los Angeles, California, United States with one known investment, Tapiture.
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Investment focus
- Stage
- Seed
Contacts
Lee Essner portfolio company (1)
- Tapiture
Investor Profile
The listing covers sectors Commerce and Consumer, and focus areas E-Commerce and Social Media. Startups operating in these areas may find Lee Essner relevant.
The stage tag on this profile is Seed.
The portfolio and focus above give founders context on whether Lee Essner matches their raise.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Lee Essner?
Lee Essner is an angel investor and operator angel based in Los Angeles, California, United States with one known investment on file, Tapiture. The sections above list the sectors and stages attached to that record.
What does Lee Essner invest in?
Listed sectors include Commerce and Consumer; listed focus areas include E-Commerce and Social Media. 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 Lee Essner invest at?
The database lists Lee Essner for 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 Lee Essner?
An email address and a LinkedIn page are on file for Lee Essner. The address stays masked on this page and is readable inside RaiseHunt after you create an account. The database holds no phone number for this profile.
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