Julian Fainzaig

Growth @ Slash | Ex-VC at Soma Capital, MS&AD Ventures, Alpha Partners | Columbia MBA | Investor-Operator

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 9 investments📅 6 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2024
VC🌍 United States
9
Total investments
1
Early stage
1
Mid stage
4
Late stage
6y
Years active

Portfolio

9 investments · sorted by recency
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Investor
May 2024
Insuring the drivers that power the global economy. INSHUR is at the forefront of urban mobility and one of the fastest growing and commercially proven Insurtech companies in the new insurance landscape. Founded in 2016 and fuelled by a change is consumer behavior, we have built a next-generation, data-led insurance platform, designed to power and protect the new economy players in mobility, delivery and transportation. INSHUR provides fully digital auto insurance for taxi, TLC, ride-share, private fleet and private hire drivers, as well as other globally recognised partners. These new companies require smart, data-driven and flexible insurance protection at every turn - and we can offer it to them. INSHUR provides data-led and seamless protection for some of the world’s most progressive businesses. Our technology platform sets a new benchmark for the design, development and distribution of insurance products. Tens of thousands of drivers in New York, the UK and the Netherlands have tried INSHUR. A data-driven, API modular architecture enables rapid configuration. From front-end distribution, to pricing, to policy administration, all can be set up in a matter of hours. Operating as an MGA (managing general agent) in the Insurtech space, INSHUR is somewhere between a broker and insurance carrier. This allows us flexibility to price, underwrite and manage customers’ insurance policies without worrying about balance sheet risk. In 2020, we took a step further by bringing claims in-house, taking on claims administration authority in the US, which also allows us to settle and adjust our customers’ claims in a digital, fair and friendly way. Since 2022, we also manage claims in-house in the UK. We completed our B1 funding as well as the acquisition of American Business Insurance in 2023, which expands our coverage to 50 US states. We have exciting plans to continue growing our portfolio and product lines and expand to new territories in the future 🚀
late stageInsurance
Investor
Apr 2024
Hedge is a financial institution & technology company building inclusive, multiplayer investing for the next generation (think Fidelity for GenZ). Our mission is to end systemic poverty and wealth inequality by empowering historically disenfranchised communities to build intergenerational wealth together. Hedge is the first financial institution built to be inclusive from day 1, and revolutionizes investing for GenZ with the first-ever frictionless way to invest as a group (“make a hedge fund with your friends”). Hedge offers both individual & multiplayer investing, as well as interactive learning resources, and an inclusive network of investor communities. Brokerage services are offered through Hedge Pro LLC, an SEC-registered broker-dealer, and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Clearing, custody, and execution services are offered through Apex Clearing Corporation, a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA/SIPC. 🤝 INVEST WITH FRIENDS (MULTIPLAYER INVESTING)
 * Invite friends, form a group, & vote on what to invest in together * Collaborate on investments and manage your portfolio as a group * Zero lockups, you can initiate a transfer to move assets out of a group anytime * It’s free, takes just a few seconds, & you have full control over your assets at all times 📈 FULL-SCALE, COMMISSION-FREE INDIVIDUAL INVESTING
 * Commission-free, self-directed individual investing * Invest in US Exchange-listed stocks, options, ETFs, & more 📚 COLLABORATIVE, INTERACTIVE LEARNING TOOLS * Built to help onboard you into sustainable, long-term investing * Guided, interactive, hands-on learning across various content mediums 💬 JOIN AN INCLUSIVE NETWORK OF INVESTOR COMMUNITIES
 * Find a community of your own to learn & grow alongside * Every background, interest, goal (ie. corhort-based learning, womens communities) Please see hedge.io/disclosures for important disclosures
Investor
Mar 2024
Private Wealth, Unlocked. Were on a mission to unlock the financial advantages of the ultra wealthy. 1) Expertly managed portfolios managed by our in-house asset management team. 2) High Yield Savings: Market leading rates to make the most of your cash 3) Liquidity: Stay long term invested. We offer a line of credit if needed, subject to assessment, to help cover any costs without selling your portfolio (cant be used for investing) 4) Across wider assets - We aim to offer diversified, risk-managed portfolios of public equities, alternative and private market investments, to help diversify and enhance risk-adjusted returns Please remember, investing should be viewed as longer term. Your capital is at risk - the value of investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you put in. FCA authorised. Capital at risk
Early-Stage Investor
Jan 2024
MS&AD Ventures is an early stage venture fund looking broadly at technology companies in Fintech, InsurTech, AI, IOT, Big Data and Cybersecurity.
Investor
May 2023
Apollo.io combines a buyer database of over 210M contacts and powerful sales engagement and automation tools in one, easy to use platform. Trusted by over 160,000 companies including Autodesk, Rippling, Deel, Jasper.ai, Divvy, and Heap, Apollo has more than one million users globally. By helping sales professionals find their ideal buyers and intelligently automate outreach, Apollo helps go-to-market teams sell anything. Celebrating a $100M Series D Funding Round 🦄
Board Member
Oct 2022
VCFamilia is the largest Latine community in venture capital in the world. VCF normalizes the Latine experience in venture and provides the network, resources, and guidance to grow and empower more diverse checkwriters and fund managers. Our mission is to create an open and inclusive environment for current and future Latine investors to thrive. VCFamilia brings Latine cultures into the venture community and increases representation in investment roles. We are part of LaFamilia Foundation.
Growth Equity Investor
2022
For more than a decade, Alpha Partners has been co-investing with some of the world’s top VCs in their most exciting growth-stage companies. Instead of competing, we partner with early-stage investors by sharing economics on their best opportunities.
Angel Squad Member
2022
Hustle Fund is a venture capital firm investing in hilariously-early pre-seed founders. Learn more about Hustle Fund and pitch us here: hustlefund.vc If you are here to learn about ANGEL SQUAD, youve come to the right place. We help teach professionals how to invest in startups alongside Hustle Fund. Learn how we do this here: https://hustlefund.vc/squad
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Investments (9)
Board (1)
2024
Investor
May 2024
Insuring the drivers that power the global economy. INSHUR is at the forefront of urban mobility and one of the fastest growing and commercially proven Insurtech companies in the new insurance landscape. Founded in 2016 and fuelled by a change is consumer behavior, we have built a next-generation, data-led insurance platform, designed to power and protect the new economy players in mobility, delivery and transportation. INSHUR provides fully digital auto insurance for taxi, TLC, ride-share, private fleet and private hire drivers, as well as other globally recognised partners. These new companies require smart, data-driven and flexible insurance protection at every turn - and we can offer it to them. INSHUR provides data-led and seamless protection for some of the world’s most progressive businesses. Our technology platform sets a new benchmark for the design, development and distribution of insurance products. Tens of thousands of drivers in New York, the UK and the Netherlands have tried INSHUR. A data-driven, API modular architecture enables rapid configuration. From front-end distribution, to pricing, to policy administration, all can be set up in a matter of hours. Operating as an MGA (managing general agent) in the Insurtech space, INSHUR is somewhere between a broker and insurance carrier. This allows us flexibility to price, underwrite and manage customers’ insurance policies without worrying about balance sheet risk. In 2020, we took a step further by bringing claims in-house, taking on claims administration authority in the US, which also allows us to settle and adjust our customers’ claims in a digital, fair and friendly way. Since 2022, we also manage claims in-house in the UK. We completed our B1 funding as well as the acquisition of American Business Insurance in 2023, which expands our coverage to 50 US states. We have exciting plans to continue growing our portfolio and product lines and expand to new territories in the future 🚀
late stageInsurance
Investor
Apr 2024
Hedge is a financial institution & technology company building inclusive, multiplayer investing for the next generation (think Fidelity for GenZ). Our mission is to end systemic poverty and wealth inequality by empowering historically disenfranchised communities to build intergenerational wealth together. Hedge is the first financial institution built to be inclusive from day 1, and revolutionizes investing for GenZ with the first-ever frictionless way to invest as a group (“make a hedge fund with your friends”). Hedge offers both individual & multiplayer investing, as well as interactive learning resources, and an inclusive network of investor communities. Brokerage services are offered through Hedge Pro LLC, an SEC-registered broker-dealer, and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Clearing, custody, and execution services are offered through Apex Clearing Corporation, a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA/SIPC. 🤝 INVEST WITH FRIENDS (MULTIPLAYER INVESTING)
 * Invite friends, form a group, & vote on what to invest in together * Collaborate on investments and manage your portfolio as a group * Zero lockups, you can initiate a transfer to move assets out of a group anytime * It’s free, takes just a few seconds, & you have full control over your assets at all times 📈 FULL-SCALE, COMMISSION-FREE INDIVIDUAL INVESTING
 * Commission-free, self-directed individual investing * Invest in US Exchange-listed stocks, options, ETFs, & more 📚 COLLABORATIVE, INTERACTIVE LEARNING TOOLS * Built to help onboard you into sustainable, long-term investing * Guided, interactive, hands-on learning across various content mediums 💬 JOIN AN INCLUSIVE NETWORK OF INVESTOR COMMUNITIES
 * Find a community of your own to learn & grow alongside * Every background, interest, goal (ie. corhort-based learning, womens communities) Please see hedge.io/disclosures for important disclosures
Investor
Mar 2024
Private Wealth, Unlocked. Were on a mission to unlock the financial advantages of the ultra wealthy. 1) Expertly managed portfolios managed by our in-house asset management team. 2) High Yield Savings: Market leading rates to make the most of your cash 3) Liquidity: Stay long term invested. We offer a line of credit if needed, subject to assessment, to help cover any costs without selling your portfolio (cant be used for investing) 4) Across wider assets - We aim to offer diversified, risk-managed portfolios of public equities, alternative and private market investments, to help diversify and enhance risk-adjusted returns Please remember, investing should be viewed as longer term. Your capital is at risk - the value of investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you put in. FCA authorised. Capital at risk
Early-Stage Investor
Jan 2024
MS&AD Ventures is an early stage venture fund looking broadly at technology companies in Fintech, InsurTech, AI, IOT, Big Data and Cybersecurity.
2023
Investor
May 2023
Apollo.io combines a buyer database of over 210M contacts and powerful sales engagement and automation tools in one, easy to use platform. Trusted by over 160,000 companies including Autodesk, Rippling, Deel, Jasper.ai, Divvy, and Heap, Apollo has more than one million users globally. By helping sales professionals find their ideal buyers and intelligently automate outreach, Apollo helps go-to-market teams sell anything. Celebrating a $100M Series D Funding Round 🦄
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