Tyre Angel
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Key people at Tyre Angel.
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Tyre Angel is an investment firm focused on building great leaders and great companies by providing strategic capital, mentorship, and operational support to early-stage startups. The firm’s mission centers on empowering founders who are scaling their businesses with proven traction, a commitment to diversity, and a socially responsible approach. Tyre Angel’s investment philosophy emphasizes modern growth strategies, strong product-market fit, and measurable impact—prioritizing founders from underrepresented backgrounds and companies that foster high employee and customer satisfaction. Its portfolio spans sectors such as SaaS, AI, health tech, and education, with a global footprint across North America, Europe, and emerging markets. By combining financial backing with hands-on guidance, Tyre Angel plays a pivotal role in accelerating the growth of startups and enriching the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Founded by Dan Tyre, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with over two decades of experience in scaling companies, Tyre Angel emerged from a vision to bridge the gap between capital and leadership development. Dan’s background as a senior software executive and his deep involvement in hyper-growth startups informed the firm’s unique approach: investing not just in ideas, but in people and cultures. The firm evolved from Dan’s personal journey as an angel investor and mentor, expanding into a structured syndicate that supports founders through every stage of growth. Over time, Tyre Angel has built a reputation for backing founders who are not only building scalable businesses but also driving positive social change.
Tyre Angel is riding the wave of democratized venture capital and the growing demand for founder-centric, values-driven investment models. As the startup ecosystem becomes more global and diverse, Tyre Angel’s focus on underrepresented founders and socially responsible businesses positions it at the forefront of a new era in venture. The firm’s emphasis on mentorship and operational excellence aligns with broader trends toward “smart capital”—investors who add value beyond the check. By nurturing companies that prioritize both growth and impact, Tyre Angel is helping shape a more inclusive and resilient tech landscape.
Looking ahead, Tyre Angel is poised to deepen its influence by expanding its global network and doubling down on sectors like AI, health tech, and edtech, where innovation and social impact intersect. As the demand for responsible investing grows, the firm’s model—combining capital, mentorship, and a commitment to diversity—will likely become a blueprint for the next generation of venture firms. Tyre Angel’s journey reflects a broader shift in the startup world: the belief that the best companies are built not just on technology, but on people, purpose, and partnership.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2022 | TellTail | $3.0M Seed | — | First Bight Ventures, Greylock, Launchpad Capital, Quiet Capital, Rally Ventures, Staenberg Venture Partners, Tribeca Venture Partners, Dharmesh Shah, Mike Volpe |
| Dec 1, 2021 | OpenProsper | $2.0M Seed | — | Social Capital, Dharmesh Shah, Mike Volpe, Nader Al-Naji |
| Aug 1, 2021 | Milk Video | $2.0M Seed | — | Addition, Bling Capital, Curie.Bio, Electric Ant, FJ Labs, Giant Ventures, Gradient Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Erik Nordlander, Immeasurable, Jude Gomila Rolling Fund, LombardStreet Ventures, Mangrove Capital Partners, Operator Partners, Pareto Holdings, Prefix Capital, Propeller VC, Rivet Ventures, SNR, Uncork Capital, WGI Group, Y Combinator, Alejandro León, Andrew Badr, Ankit Jain, Ben Tossell, Biz Stone, Dan Siroker, Darius Contractor, Derrick Li, Dharmesh Shah, Gabriel Jarrosson, Jeremy Yap, Jonathan Swanson, Joshua Reeves, Jugoslav Petkovic, Julien Smith, Kulveer Taggar, Lisha Li, Manik Gupta, Mike Volpe, Mila Ferrell, Naveen Jain, Pete Koomen, Sumon Sadhu |
| Oct 1, 2020 | OneScreen.AI | $2.0M Seed | — | 75 & Sunny, Ben Huh, Propeller VC, Dan Shapiro, Jeffrey Wilke, Kyle York, Mike Volpe, Wayne Chang |
