Scott Banister

American entrepreneur, startup founder, and angel investor.

Angel Investor Active Half Moon Bay, United States
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Scott Banister is an American entrepreneur, startup founder, and angel investor. He co-founded the anti-spam company IronPort, which was acquired by Cisco for $830 million. He was also an early advisor and board member at PayPal and is credited with the conception of paid search advertising via keyword auction. He is a Venture Partner at Long Journey Ventures and has made numerous early-stage investments in companies like Uber, SpaceX, Postmates, and DeepMind.

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1 portfolio exit on record.

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Education & Knowledge Technologies1

Q&A

What is Scott Banister's primary investment focus?
Scott Banister has shown a focus on the Education & Knowledge Technologies sector, as indicated by his portfolio company Edusoft.
Has Scott Banister had any notable exits?
Yes, Scott Banister had an exit with Edusoft in September 2011, when it was acquired by Educational Testing Service (ETS).
What type of investor is Scott Banister?
Scott Banister is an angel investor.
When was Scott Banister's most recent exit?
Scott Banister's most recent exit was in September 2011 with the acquisition of Edusoft.
What is the business model of Scott Banister's portfolio company, Edusoft?
Edusoft operates with B2B and B2G business models, providing English Language Learning Solutions.
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