Manuel ZamoraAngel investing
We invest our own money in professionals building a company in the industry they know. Me personally, and Downshift.
Every company is its own decision.
How we invest
- Our own money
Not a fund. No outside investors, and no clock to answer to.
- When it makes sense
Most of the companies we back are already earning. Before that, we'd rather help you build it.
- Same terms
When we invest cash, it's on the same terms as your other investors.
- Sometimes we build with you too
Some are companies Downshift builds with. When that's the case, it's all in writing.
What we believe
- Industry first
The people who know an industry are the ones who find the problems worth solving.
- Building got cheaper
Knowing what to build didn't.
- Plenty left to build
A lot of industries still run on phone calls, spreadsheets and group chats.
- Small teams
A few people can run a real company now.
What we’ve invested in
We don’t name the companies. Here’s what they do.
- Fleet operations
Software and a trained team that run the day-to-day for independent car-rental fleets.
- Local growth
Websites, search and CRM for local service businesses, run as a small agency.
Tell me what you're building.
Building in the industry you know? Send it over.