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Nat Friedman & Daniel Gross

Nat Friedman (former GitHub CEO) and Daniel Gross (former Apple AI lead and Y Combinator partner) are among the most active and influential angel investors in AI. Together they have backed dozens of leading AI companies including Cursor, Poolside, and numerous other developer tools and infrastructure startups. Their technical credibility and operator experience make them highly sought-after early investors for AI founders.

Angel
AI Deals
4
Portfolio Companies
3
Lead Rounds
0
Website
Investment Activity
ElevenLabs
Series C
Jan 28, 2026
$180M
Poolside
Series B
Oct 1, 2025
$500M
Cursor
Series A
Aug 22, 2024
$60M
ElevenLabs
Series B
Jun 20, 2024
$80M
Frequently Asked Questions
How many AI deals has Nat Friedman & Daniel Gross made?
Nat Friedman & Daniel Gross has participated in 4 AI funding rounds tracked in our database.
What AI companies has Nat Friedman & Daniel Gross invested in?
Nat Friedman & Daniel Gross's AI portfolio includes ElevenLabs, Poolside, Cursor.
What AI sectors does Nat Friedman & Daniel Gross focus on?
Nat Friedman & Daniel Gross invests across AI sectors including Creative AI, AI Developer Tools.
What type of investor is Nat Friedman & Daniel Gross?
Nat Friedman & Daniel Gross is classified as a angel investor. Nat Friedman (former GitHub CEO) and Daniel Gross (former Apple AI lead and Y Combinator partner) are among the most active and influential angel investors in AI. Together they have backed dozens of leading AI companies including Cursor, Poolside, and numerous other developer tools and infrastructure startups. Their technical credibility and operator experience make them highly sought-after early investors for AI founders.