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Solo angels backing Edtech

Updated 7 November 2026

Solo angels we have observed in an edtech round in the last two years.

See all 20 →The top 20
20investors on the list+2 this week
135cheques in 12 months-40% against the market
$6.8Mmedian round they joined-16% against the market median
90%wrote a cheque in 12 months
15%have led a round

The Top 20

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (18)

  1. 1500 GlobalDeploying nowAngel · United States2,140$3.6Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  2. 2Edward LandoDeploying nowAngel · United States179$3.5Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  3. 3Gokul RajaramDeploying nowAngel · United States100$8Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  4. 4Sam AltmanDeploying nowAngel · United States82$15Mmedian roundJun 2026last seen
  5. 5Garry TanDeploying nowAngel · United States62$38Mmedian roundJun 2026last seen
  6. 6Adam D'AngeloDeploying nowAngel · United States24$20Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  7. 7Lenny RachitskyDeploying nowAngel · United States8$13Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  8. 8Ronnie ScrewvalaDeploying nowAngel7$10Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  9. 9Scot ChisholmquietAngel5$9Mmedian roundSept 2025last seen
  10. 10LendableDeploying nowAngel · United Kingdom2$39Mmedian roundMar 2026last seen
  11. 11Johan BrandquietAngel2$5.5Mmedian roundNov 2025last seen
  12. 12Maria RagaDeploying nowAngel2$9Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  13. 13Garri ZmudzeDeploying nowAngel1$2.1Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen
  14. 14Chris MooreDeploying nowAngel1$3.2Mmedian roundJan 2026last seen
  15. 15David KraneDeploying nowAngel1$3.2Mmedian roundJan 2026last seen
  16. 16Dinesh GulatiDeploying nowAngel1$10Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  17. 17Matt McIlwainDeploying nowAngel1$3.2Mmedian roundJan 2026last seen
  18. 18Peter HuljichDeploying nowAngel1$2Mmedian roundMar 2026last seen
  19. 19Torsten ReilDeploying nowAngel1$3.3Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  20. 20Vaughan FergussonDeploying nowAngel1$2Mmedian roundMar 2026last seen

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Quick answers about solo angels backing Edtech

Who are the most active solo angels backing Edtech?

By cheques observed, the most active are 500 Global, Edward Lando, Gokul Rajaram, Sam Altman and Garry Tan.

How many solo angels backing Edtech are there?

20 are on record. 90% made an investment in the last 12 months and 15% have led a round.

Which stages do solo angels backing Edtech back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (38%) and Series A (23%).

How big are the rounds solo angels backing Edtech join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $8M.

Which sectors do solo angels backing Edtech back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Fintech and Edtech.

Which solo angels backing Edtech lead the most rounds?

500 Global (5 led), Lendable (1 led) and Johan Brand (1 led).

Where are solo angels backing Edtech based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (7) and the United Kingdom (1).

What have solo angels backing Edtech invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Siggy (Pre-seed, Nov 2026, with Gokul Rajaram), Mindmax (Seed, Nov 2026, with Maria Raga) and Matiks (Pre-seed, Oct 2026, with Ronnie Screwvala).

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