Shawn Nelson is an operator angel. The known portfolio is one company, Sleepyhead.
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Investment focus
- Stage
- Pre-Seed
Contacts
Shawn Nelson portfolio company (1)
- Sleepyhead
Investor Profile
The known portfolio sits in sectors Climate, Commerce, Consumer and Hardware, and focus areas Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Furniture and GreenTech.
The stage tag on this profile is Pre-Seed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Shawn Nelson?
Shawn Nelson is an operator angel with one known investment on file, Sleepyhead. The sections above list the sectors and stages attached to that record.
What does Shawn Nelson invest in?
Listed sectors include Climate, Commerce, Consumer and Hardware; listed focus areas include Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Furniture and GreenTech. 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 Shawn Nelson invest at?
The database lists Shawn Nelson 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 Shawn Nelson?
An email address, a phone number and a LinkedIn page are on file for Shawn Nelson. The address stays masked on this page and is readable inside RaiseHunt after you create an account.
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