Alex Rivera
Head of Research · Datapile
Alex Rivera leads research at Datapile, where he oversees verification of 100,000+ investor profiles and authors original analysis on global venture activity. Before Datapile, Alex spent four years as an investment analyst at a Series A-focused VC firm, evaluating over 600 startups and contributing to 14 portfolio investments. He writes regularly on angel investor trends, deal sourcing, and fundraising playbooks.
Areas of Expertise
Angel InvestorsSeed FundingInvestor OutreachEnterprise SaaSFintech
Education
UC Berkeley
Experience
7+ years
Articles by Alex Rivera
- Investor Lists · Nov 15, 2025Top 100 Angel Investors in USA (2026): The Complete DatabaseAccess a verified USA angel investors list with 3,400+ contacts, emails, sectors, and check sizes. Find the best angel investors in America for your startup. Updated for 2026.
- Investor Lists · Dec 19, 2025Who Is the Most Famous Angel Investor? Top 20 Legendary Angels (2026)Discover the most famous angel investors in the world. From Ron Conway to Naval Ravikant, learn about legendary angels who backed Google, Facebook, Uber, and more.
- Resources · Dec 10, 2025What Is the Best Website for Angel Investors? Top 15 Platforms (2026)Compare the best websites and platforms for finding angel investors. From AngelList to Datapile, discover where to find and connect with angels.
- Investor Lists · Jan 15, 2025Top VC Firms for SaaS Startups (2026): 50 Firms Actively InvestingDiscover the top 50 venture capital firms actively investing in SaaS and B2B startups in 2025. Includes check sizes, stage focus, portfolio companies, and how to get in front of them.
- Education · May 22, 2026How to Become an Angel Investor in 2026: The Complete Step-by-Step GuideWant to become an angel investor? Learn the SEC accreditation rules, capital you need, where to find deals, and the exact 7-step process used by today's most active angels.
- Education · May 20, 2026How Do Angel Investors Make Money? (The 5 Exit Paths Explained)Angel investors make money through 5 paths: acquisitions, IPOs, secondary sales, dividends, and tender offers. Learn the math, the timeline, and the realistic returns behind each.
- Investor Lists · May 19, 2026Top Angel Investors in Atlanta (2026): The Southeast's Fastest-Growing Startup HubFind angel investors in Atlanta. Access verified profiles of Atlanta angels funding fintech, healthtech, B2B SaaS, and supply chain startups in 2026. Check sizes, focus sectors, and contact info.
- Investor Lists · May 18, 2026Top Angel Investors in Dallas (2026): Texas's Fastest-Growing Tech CapitalFind angel investors in Dallas / Fort Worth. Access verified Dallas angel profiles funding enterprise SaaS, fintech, energy tech, and healthtech startups in 2026.
- Investor Lists · May 14, 2026Top Angel Investors in Berlin (2026): Europe's Largest Startup HubFind angel investors in Berlin. Access verified Berlin angel profiles funding B2B SaaS, fintech, climate tech, and consumer startups across Europe in 2026.
- Investor Lists · May 13, 2026Top Angel Investors in London (2026): Europe's Largest Capital MarketFind angel investors in London. Access verified London angel profiles funding fintech, AI, climate tech, and B2B SaaS startups across the UK and Europe in 2026 — with EIS and SEIS context.