Investment history
Channel Angels has invested in 37 startups since our inception. Our outcomes include major IPOs (SpaceX, Rubrik), unicorn-level growth (Flex, LightMatter), and seven M&A exits. Three investments have ceased operations. The rest of the investments remain active. We typically invest in:
Cloud- and SaaS-based IT management and IT monitoring software.
Cybersecurity for MSPs and small businesses.
AI (artificial intelligence) automation for IT, marketing, sales, finance and business platforms.
Sustainability solutions that converge green IT services & renewable energy.
E-commerce marketplaces
B2C subscription services for working professionals.
Current Portfolio
Brelyon
Immersive PC displays — without the annoying headsets.
Sectors: Metaverse, immersive computing, hardware
Investments: 2020 & 2022
Clientbook
The mobile customer platform and app built specifically for retail.
Sectors: Sales automation, mobile, retail
Investment: 2020
Cylera
Cylera is an IoT cybersecurity company built in partnership with healthcare providers.
Sectors: Cybersecurity, IoT, Healthcare
Investment: 2023
Dashbot
Dimension labs (formerly Dashbot) is harnessing the power of Conversational AI to understand the world within us (i.e. intention).
Sectors: Artificial Intelligence, AI
Investment: 2023
Curated for You
Sector: E-commerce
Investment: 2025
Flex
Flex, formerly Flexbase, is one super app to manage credit, banking, payments, and insurance.
Sectors: FinTech, finance, automation
Investments: 2022 & 2023
Iris
Iris AI software accelerates RFPs (requests for proposals) and content-rich business tasks.
Sectors: AI, business automation
Investments: 2025 & 2026
Lightmatter
Lightmatter develops power-efficient processors to run cloud-scale AI applications.
Sector: Processors
Investment: 2023
Liminal AI
Liminal is the secure, flexible, cost‑effective way organizations deploy generative AI.
Sector: AI, software, enterprise
Investment: 2025
Lumu
The leading provider of compromise detection for the enterprise.
Sectors: Security
Investment: 2022
nOps
AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud management software.
Sectors: Cloud management
Investment: 2022
Nuview
Building the premier commercial satellite constellation.
Sectors: Space research, 3D mapping, data
Investment: 2023
Ockam
Providing secure links between every connected device, application and cloud service.
Sectors: Security, Zero Trust, IoT, Cloud
Investment: 2022
Path
PATH’s mission is to put a refillable bottle in the hands of every individual.
Sectors: Sustainability. Food & Beverage
Investment: 2025
Rebel
REBEL is America’s award-winning open-box and overstock marketplace,
Sectors: Online marketplaces. E-commerce
Investment: 2025
Rewst
Robotic process automation (RPA) software built for MSPs.
Sectors: RPA, Security, MSP, SMB
Investments: 2021 & 2022
Shyftoff
On-demand, on-shore contact center.
Sector: Customer support, customer experience
Investment: 2022
Togal.AI
Cloud-based construction estimation software.
Sectors: Construction, Professional Services, SaaS, Software
Investment: 2023
Trash Butler
Doorstep valet trash service and recycling solution.
Sectors: Consumer subscription services
Investments: 2019 & 2021
Unravel Carbon
Decarbonization platform that helps organizations measure, reduce and report their carbon emissions.
Sectors: Cloud, Software, Sustainability
Investment: 2024
Vali Cyber
Next-gen Linux cybersecurity solutions.
Sectors: Software, cybersecurity, Linux
Investment: 2023
Worth AI
Inclusive financial underwriting through AI
Sectors: FinTech, AI
Investment: 2024
Ybot
Ybot is the “Siri for Work,” a multilingual, voice-activated autonomous work assistant.
Sectors: AI, Automation, RPA
Investment: 2022
2U Laundry
Laundry subscription service.
Sectors: Consumer subscription services
Investment: 2019
Exits
Our exits to date include these 11 software-centric companies.
Banzai
The easiest solution for engagement marketing.
Sectors: Marketing automation, audience engagement
Outcome: SPAC M&A for IPO
Bambu
White label robo-advisor & digital wealth management software.
Sector: Financial Services
Outcome: Ceased operations
Chattr
Automated hiring software for small businesses.
Sectors: Talent Management, SMB
Outcome: Acquired by UKG
Evo Security
Identity and Access Management (IAM) for MSPs that safeguard SMB customer networks.
Sectors: Security, MSP, SMB
Outcome: Acquired
Rubrik
Cloud-based data protection for enterprise customers.
Sectors: Cloud, Software, Data Protection
Outcome: IPO
RIOS Intelligent Machines
AI-powered robots for factory, warehouse & supply chain automation.
Sectors: Robotics, AI, Manufacturing
Outcome: Ceased operations
SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft
Sector: Aerospace. AI. Internet services.
Outcome: IPO
SaaS Alerts
Empowers MSPs to protect and monetize customers’ SaaS applications — including Microsoft 365 & more.
Sectors: MSP, SMB, Security
Outcome: Acquired by Kaseya
XGen
Hyper-personalized eCommerce driven by AI.
Sectors: eCommerce, AI
Outcome: Acquired by Zoovu
Remote monitoring & management (RMM) software for Battery Management Systems.
Sectors: Energy, Software, Cloud
Outcome: Acquired by Elysia
Zorus
Best-in-class cybersecurity products for MSPs in the SMB sector.
Sectors: Security, SMB, MSP
Outcome: Acquired by DNSfilter
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