About
Shaan Puri is an American entrepreneur, investor, and podcaster. He is best known as the co-host of the business ideas podcast 'My First Million' alongside Sam Parr, which launched in 2019 and has accumulated tens of millions of downloads. Puri graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He has founded and led several tech startups, including serving as CEO of the social networking and esports platform Bebo, which was acquired by Twitch (an Amazon subsidiary) in 2019 for up to $25 million. As an angel investor, Puri managed the All Access rolling fund on AngelList (now Shaan and Romeen's Angel Fund), investing approximately $3–4 million annually in early-stage startups. He is also the co-founder and chairman of The Milk Road, a daily newsletter focused on crypto news, which achieved a $1 million annual run rate with 150,000 subscribers in six months. Puri is also the founder of Stealth Co, a MedTech startup focused on healthcare data management and productivity.
Portfolio
Investment activity
Portfolio by sector
Q&A
- What is Shaan Puri's primary investment focus by sector?
- Shaan Puri has invested in the Business Software sector, with Triple Whale being a notable portfolio company in this area.
- Can you name a key company in Shaan Puri's portfolio?
- Shaan Puri's portfolio includes Triple Whale, a B2B business management app for online retailers.
- When did Shaan Puri make their most recent recorded investment?
- Shaan Puri's most recent recorded investment was in June 2021.
- What stage of funding does Shaan Puri typically participate in?
- Shaan Puri has participated in Pre-Seed funding rounds.
- What is the business model of Triple Whale, a company in Shaan Puri's portfolio?
- Triple Whale operates with a B2B business model, providing a business management app for online retailers.