George Rose

Consultant, Strategic Investments, Mentor

📍 Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 10 investments📅 15 years investing🗓 Last invested Feb 2015
Operator-angel🌍 United States
10
Total investments
5
Early stage
3
Mid stage
0
Late stage
15y
Years active

Portfolio

9 investments · sorted by recency
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Late stage
Investor and Advisor
Feb 2015
Merge let’s you hold and interact with digital 3D objects, enabling a fun and engaging new way to experience the world.
early stageEducation
Investor and Consutant
Apr 2014
We’re on a mission to make people’s lives convenient, so they can experience more of what they love. We aim to consistently provide stress-free and affordable services by investing in exceptional people, smart technology, and pristine spaces. Clutter is a one-stop-shop for all your moving and storage needs. Our state-of-the-art technology enables us to provide the most affordable, flexible, and reliable service nationally. We’ve built an end-to-end logistics and supply chain platform that is disrupting the $60B/year self-storage and moving industries and have raised over $300M from a number of top VCs, including SoftBank, Sequoia Capital, Atomico, and GV (Google Ventures). Local Moving Clutter’s professionally trained movers provide you with high-quality moving and packing services. They help you disassemble furniture, pack and load your items safely into a Clutter moving truck. With Clutter’s account portal, you can track the progress of your move, get to know your movers, and see when they have finished your move. We offer flexible moving options, so you can also choose to pack your items yourself to save on cost. Smart Storage On-demand storage service means our professionally trained movers come to you, pack and store your belongings, and return them whenever you want. Our moving experts photograph and categorize each item in your online photo catalog, so you always know what you have in storage and can request any items back with just a click of a button. With a variety of storage options from 5’x5’ to 10’x50’ and flexible storage plans, you can pick the size that is tailored to you. To learn more about Clutter, visit www.clutter.com/linkedin Interested in exploring a career with Clutter? We’re #Hiring! Learn more about our mission, benefits, and open roles at www.clutter.com/careers
Investor, Board of Advisors
Apr 2014
Welcome to Akili! At Akili, we believe there is potential for medicine to be developed, delivered and experienced in a completely different way. We’re bringing together world-class neuroscience with exceptional creativity and video game development to challenge the status quo of medicine. Our digital medicine is not delivered through a pill, but rather through a patented and captivating video game experience. Effective medicine that’s captivating and enjoyable to use – now that’s refreshing! Were continuously evaluating new technologies and are advancing a broad pipeline of programs to treat cognitive deficiency and improve symptoms associated with medical conditions across neurology and psychiatry, including attention-deficit hyperactivity/ disorder (ADHD), major depressive disorder (MDD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and various inflammatory diseases. And were always looking for game-changers to join our team – to help us change the status quo of medicine and ignite new hope for those living with cognitive deficits. Imagine what medicine can be®
Investor and Advisor
Feb 2014
Enplug -- digital signage software that displays live visual content for customers & employees. Use your TV display screens to share: • Social media walls with customized updates from Instagram and Twitter • News, performance stats, employee achievements, company milestones • Graphics and videos for promotions, training, and product information For customers: Share your company promotions in real-time and create repeat business by providing a fun customer experience onsite and across many locations. For employees: Utilize the power of Enplug to keep your employees informed in real-time as well as actively engaged within the workplace. --------- “Enplug has become one of the most popular software used in the world to show interactive content on displays.” -Forbes “Enplug takes a different approach from other vendors in the space. Its system is designed to be flexible, customizable and extensible.” -TechCrunch --------- Enplug is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. The company has global offices in Brazil, UK, Japan, and Australia. For more information, visit www.enplug.com
early stageInternet
Mentor, Advisor, Investor
Jan 2014
Amplify is an early stage venture capital firm in Venice, CA dedicated to making early investments in LAs most promising startups, and is a leading institution in the Los Angeles venture capital scene. Since 2011, Amplify has backed dozens of companies, which together have gone on to raise billions of dollars in funding, with exits to Apple, Google, and FanDuel, among others. Some prominent Amplify portfolio companies include: - Clutter (clutter.com) - FloQast (floqast.com) - HelloTech (hellotech.com) - Bouqs (bouqs.com) - Bitium (acquired by Google) - Winc (winc.com)
Investor and Counsel
Dec 2012
The Oculus team at Facebook lets people experience anything, anywhere, with anyone through world-class VR hardware and software. With global departments dedicated to VR research, computer vision, haptics, social interaction, and more, Oculus is committed to driving the state of the art forward through relentless innovation. The Oculus suite of hardware currently includes: Rift, our high-end PC VR headset; Touch controllers, to bring your hands into virtual reality; and Gear VR, to bring the magic with you wherever you are—all powered by the Oculus Platform. Since being founded in 2012—and furthered through our acquisition by Facebook in 2014—Oculus has grown from the idea of a single headset to multiple headsets, a powerful platform, and a thriving ecosystem. Our developer community has built nearly a thousand games, apps, and experiences, all available on the Oculus Store. As we continue to grow the possibilities of the technology, we’re partnering with communities and nonprofits from around the world to drive social change and foster a positive impact. VR’s potential to connect the world is immense—and we’re just getting started. For more information, visit: http://oculus.com.
Investor and Advisor
Aug 2011
Each week, across the planet, people spend three billion hours playing video games - so what if those games could be fun and entertaining as well as having a positive social impact? E-Line Media is a video game developer and publisher dedicate to helping making this incredible investment of time and energy something that is both fun and meaningful. Recognized as a pioneer in the games and social impact sector, E-Line is regularly featured at gaming conventions and educational forums - places that sit at the intersection of entertainment and enlightenment. E-Line has also been a key driver of high-profile impact game initiatives, including the National STEM Video Game Challenge (launched by President Obama), the Games and Learning Publishing Council (funded by the Gates Foundation), and the ASU Center for Games and Impact.
Investor and Advisor
Aug 2011
K2 Labs is a Seed Stage venture firm focused on building and growing innovative businesses around the connected consumer. Having built businesses in virtually every medium, our team is uniquely positioned to start projects from scratch, iterate quickly, and come out on top. We’re developing a network of companies aimed at engaging the mobile, socially-driven connected consumer. By founding and investing on the ground floor, we maintain maximum equity ownership of our companies and leverage our extensive network to hire the best people.
Investor, Board Member, Advisor and Consultant
Aug 2011
Fingerprint is a leading global provider of digital content for kids and families. The San Francisco-based mobile technology company creates custom kids'​ learning platforms and curates content for customers around the world. Industry leaders in technology, edutainment, broadcast and more license Fingerprint's technology platform and use their content solutions to serve up customized branded mobile networks that help them better connect with mobile families in a kid-safe and meaningful way. Fingerprint is funded by leading media and technology investors including Corus Entertainment, DreamWorks Animation, Reed Elsevier Ventures, Trinity Capital Investment and GSV.
Experience · 12 entries
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Investments (10)
Founder (1)
2015
Investor and Advisor
Feb 2015
Merge let’s you hold and interact with digital 3D objects, enabling a fun and engaging new way to experience the world.
early stageEducation
2014
Investor and Consutant
Apr 2014
We’re on a mission to make people’s lives convenient, so they can experience more of what they love. We aim to consistently provide stress-free and affordable services by investing in exceptional people, smart technology, and pristine spaces. Clutter is a one-stop-shop for all your moving and storage needs. Our state-of-the-art technology enables us to provide the most affordable, flexible, and reliable service nationally. We’ve built an end-to-end logistics and supply chain platform that is disrupting the $60B/year self-storage and moving industries and have raised over $300M from a number of top VCs, including SoftBank, Sequoia Capital, Atomico, and GV (Google Ventures). Local Moving Clutter’s professionally trained movers provide you with high-quality moving and packing services. They help you disassemble furniture, pack and load your items safely into a Clutter moving truck. With Clutter’s account portal, you can track the progress of your move, get to know your movers, and see when they have finished your move. We offer flexible moving options, so you can also choose to pack your items yourself to save on cost. Smart Storage On-demand storage service means our professionally trained movers come to you, pack and store your belongings, and return them whenever you want. Our moving experts photograph and categorize each item in your online photo catalog, so you always know what you have in storage and can request any items back with just a click of a button. With a variety of storage options from 5’x5’ to 10’x50’ and flexible storage plans, you can pick the size that is tailored to you. To learn more about Clutter, visit www.clutter.com/linkedin Interested in exploring a career with Clutter? We’re #Hiring! Learn more about our mission, benefits, and open roles at www.clutter.com/careers
Investor, Board of Advisors
Apr 2014
Welcome to Akili! At Akili, we believe there is potential for medicine to be developed, delivered and experienced in a completely different way. We’re bringing together world-class neuroscience with exceptional creativity and video game development to challenge the status quo of medicine. Our digital medicine is not delivered through a pill, but rather through a patented and captivating video game experience. Effective medicine that’s captivating and enjoyable to use – now that’s refreshing! Were continuously evaluating new technologies and are advancing a broad pipeline of programs to treat cognitive deficiency and improve symptoms associated with medical conditions across neurology and psychiatry, including attention-deficit hyperactivity/ disorder (ADHD), major depressive disorder (MDD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and various inflammatory diseases. And were always looking for game-changers to join our team – to help us change the status quo of medicine and ignite new hope for those living with cognitive deficits. Imagine what medicine can be®
Investor and Advisor
Feb 2014
Enplug -- digital signage software that displays live visual content for customers & employees. Use your TV display screens to share: • Social media walls with customized updates from Instagram and Twitter • News, performance stats, employee achievements, company milestones • Graphics and videos for promotions, training, and product information For customers: Share your company promotions in real-time and create repeat business by providing a fun customer experience onsite and across many locations. For employees: Utilize the power of Enplug to keep your employees informed in real-time as well as actively engaged within the workplace. --------- “Enplug has become one of the most popular software used in the world to show interactive content on displays.” -Forbes “Enplug takes a different approach from other vendors in the space. Its system is designed to be flexible, customizable and extensible.” -TechCrunch --------- Enplug is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. The company has global offices in Brazil, UK, Japan, and Australia. For more information, visit www.enplug.com
early stageInternet
Mentor, Advisor, Investor
Jan 2014
Amplify is an early stage venture capital firm in Venice, CA dedicated to making early investments in LAs most promising startups, and is a leading institution in the Los Angeles venture capital scene. Since 2011, Amplify has backed dozens of companies, which together have gone on to raise billions of dollars in funding, with exits to Apple, Google, and FanDuel, among others. Some prominent Amplify portfolio companies include: - Clutter (clutter.com) - FloQast (floqast.com) - HelloTech (hellotech.com) - Bouqs (bouqs.com) - Bitium (acquired by Google) - Winc (winc.com)
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