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John Maeda

Verified: Jun 2026 (Profile Confirmed)🚀 High-Velocity
New York, NY
Check Size Range

Flexible Check Size

Preferred Stages
Pre-seed & Seed

Background & Investment Thesis

Former Global Head of Design at Microsoft. Author of 'The Laws of Simplicity'. Active angel in design tools and creative tech.

Focus Industries

designdeveloper-toolsai
AI Outreach Insight94% Match Score

Active investor in design, developer-tools, ai. Highly responsive to concise pitches with clear traction metrics.

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Typical Check Size

Undisclosed ($25k – $250k typical for early angels)

Direct angel check per syndicate / round
Target Stages
Pre-seedSeed
Early-stage entry valuation priority
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What is John Maeda's typical angel check size?▼

John Maeda's investment check size typically ranges around Undisclosed ($25k – $250k typical for early angels), participating in early-stage financing rounds alongside leading venture capital funds and angel syndicates.

What stages and sectors does John Maeda invest in?▼

John Maeda primarily backs early-stage startups across Pre-seed, Seed stages, focusing on design, developer-tools, ai.

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John Maeda actively participates in early-stage technology investments and venture syndicates.

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