
Jake Zeller
Reinventing venture capital
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San Francisco, California
Joined March 2025
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Summary
Jake Zeller is a visionary founder who is actively reinventing venture capital through Powerset. He empowers top technical founders by providing them with substantial investment funds, coaching, and a supportive community, enabling them to become effective angel investors. powerset+2
He has made a significant impact at AngelList, where he pioneered online venture funds. This initiative supports billions in assets under management and has been instrumental in the formation of numerous solo General Partner (GP) funds. jakezeller+1
As an early-stage investor, Jake has a keen eye for high-growth potential, having invested in numerous companies that have achieved billion-dollar valuations, including Mercury and Talkdesk. His investment philosophy also includes identifying and supporting portfolio companies that push technological boundaries, such as Pylon's partnership with Citibank to explore AI in loan processes. milkeninstitute+2
Jake's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Stanford University, where he graduated with distinction. This strong foundation in scientific principles likely influences his analytical approach to venture capital and technology investments. jakezeller+2
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FCFrancesco Coreasaid
JZJake Zeller
is one of the most thoughtful and reliable angel investors they know for meaningful ($100k or above) checks.Jan 6, 2026
ADArchit Dharsaid that if they were recommending a VC for a promising startup,
JZJake Zeller
would be at the top of their list.Nov 20, 2025
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