Am I stupid for doing this? Sharing Research and Investments in Deep Tech Startups and Public Companies

Peraton Labs
xHvD27

Peraton Labs

xHvD27
Oct 23, 2021 9 Comments

Hey Blind,

I’ve been angel investing for the past year, with 15 total investments, and had some success: a few 10x follow on valuations, and the others doing okay.

I focus on Deep Tech and Science companies, and try to invest in projects I understand fundamentally. I am a AI Research Scientist, so I try to leverage my background to really understand different technical breakthroughs.

Recently I thought it could be cool to sharing my process and research through a weekly newsletter. The idea is to get people to review my thoughts, criticize, and help me improve.

Do you think this could be a good idea?

You can check out the newsletter: https://www.smallstepcap.com/about/

Also I’m thinking about starting a syndicate where you can see any deals I come across: https://angel.co/s/smallstep/FrYbc

#tech #angelinvesting #investing #startups #techcareers

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  • Apple
    OopJ

    Go to company page Apple

    OopJ
    Lol he is advertising his newsletter in a smart way! You know well it’s not silly.
    Oct 23, 2021 0
  • Airbnb
    wise taco°

    Go to company page Airbnb

    wise taco°
    What's your end goal? To raise a fund? Twitter street cred?
    Oct 23, 2021 2
    • Peraton Labs
      xHvD27

      Peraton Labs

      xHvD27
      OP
      Honestly, just to learn and grow my own understanding. If it becomes bigger, great, but the goal is consistency.
      Oct 23, 2021
    • Snowflake
      🧬🇺🇸💥👻🧠🫀🫁2

      Go to company page Snowflake

      🧬🇺🇸💥👻🧠🫀🫁2
      Sharing expertise is always a net benefit to society. If you can do it in a easy to consume way you will easily create a network for it.
      Oct 23, 2021
  • Curious, if you angel investing (early stage) and only started a year ago. How did you manage any exits, much less 10x ones?
    Oct 23, 2021 1
    • Peraton Labs
      xHvD27

      Peraton Labs

      xHvD27
      OP
      I should clarify, 10x valuations in follow ons, only 1 small exit. Thank you for mentioning I will clarify in the post
      Oct 23, 2021
  • Nice stealthy plug 👏
    Oct 23, 2021 0
  • How did you get into angel investing? Curious to learn if you are willing to share/I can dm
    Oct 23, 2021 1
    • Peraton Labs
      xHvD27

      Peraton Labs

      xHvD27
      OP
      I started out investing joining Syndicates through Angel List and other communities. These are groups where people see dealflow, share ideas, etc. I also was exposed through friends in entrepreneurship communities like Y combinatorial and Pioneer, and seeing general

      I added a link to a syndicate I’m starting, fee free to join and you’ll get all deals I see. and I’ll create a new post for general advice.

      Feel free to DM me :)
      Oct 23, 2021