Anthony Danon, a seasoned investor in fintech, has unveiled his ambitious project: Rerail, a new angel fund targeting early-stage fintech startups. Having contributed to the creation of Cocoa, a small-scale fund with Carmen Alfonso Rico, Danon today emphasizes a personal approach with Rerail. This micro-fund, with a target of 20 million dollars, stands out for its strategy of supporting innovators by offering not only funds but also access to a valuable network of founders and operators. With investments ranging from 200,000 to 500,000 dollars, Danon focuses on the emergence of fintech beyond European borders.
Anthony Danon, a veteran in fintech investment, has launched Rerail, an innovative angel fund, following his split from Carmen Alfonso Rico, with whom he co-founded Cocoa. With a target of 20 million dollars, this micro-fund focuses on early-stage startups. Danon plans to invest between 200,000 and 500,000 dollars per project, backed by a strong network of founders and operators.
With a collaborative approach, Rerail’s goal is to open doors for founders through its network and investment expertise, while primarily focusing on the fintech sector and adjacent businesses.
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Togglererail: a new adventure for fintech
Anthony Danon, a seasoned investor, has recently founded Rerail, an innovative angel fund focused on the fintech sector. With a target of 20 million dollars, the fund has already surpassed its initial ambitions, reaching an initial figure of around 20.5 million dollars. One of the distinctive aspects of Rerail is that the majority of its LPs are founders and operators, a characteristic that adds intrinsic value to the fund.
the journey of anthony danon
Anthony Danon, with a background in venture capital culminating in a partner position at Speedinvest, is a recognized figure in the industry. His trajectory is marked by smart investments in promising startups like Primer and Wayflyer. This background has allowed him to precisely target the potential of fintech, not as a mere sector but as a transversal function applicable to various industries such as health, insurance, and logistics.
a community-driven approach for startups
With Rerail, Anthony Danon aims to think outside the box by adopting a collaboration-focused approach with other investors. Although the fund never acts as the lead investor, it has the capacity to bring together contributors to support startups from their very first steps. Danon takes pride in learning from each founder, ensuring he speaks the same language as innovative entrepreneurs. This network allows for the opening of almost any door, thus providing invaluable strategic support to new companies.
By exploring the possibilities of Rerail, Anthony Danon continues to solidify his legacy in the world of fintech. Rerail positions itself as a key supporter in the development of emerging businesses, extending its influence beyond European borders to tackle new dynamic markets.