23.Alvin Singh
Vital Stats
- Types of Start-ups funded: Consumer Internet, Enterprise Software, Mobile, Healthcare
- Bio: Alvin Singh is an investor, strategist, and entrepreneur. He serves as an advisor to technology start-ups with an interest in consumer-facing services
- Background info: “When there is an outstanding match with a start-up I do advising. I first focus on increasing early sign-ups, website conversion and growth marketing. The next stage I will assist with marketing and online infrastructure. I invest in 1-2 start-ups per year that I see a potential growth in return,” explains Singh.
Examples of start-ups they’ve funded:
- Partpic: Is a new software solution that simplifies the search and purchase process of replacement parts using visual recognition technology.
- Rapid Dissent: This is a platform for activists and supporters of movements to complement each other with civic journalism and financial support through crowdfunding.
- Yarding: Yarding is a group chatting app that lets urban college students communicate creatively by using custom emoticons, gifs, and stickers that reflect their college and everyday lifestyles.