We make angel investing a team sport
Halo Labs is a community of operator angels from today's most influential organizations - we combine our expertise to identify and empower the next generation of Y Combinator startups.
Our Approach
Why startups choose Halo Labs
We combine operator expertise with a community-driven approach to identify and support the next generation of successful startups.
- Operator Angels
Our team consists of successful operators from today's most influential organizations, bringing real-world experience to every investment decision.
- YC Focus
We specialize in identifying and supporting the next generation of Y Combinator startups, leveraging our deep understanding of the YC ecosystem.
- Community Driven
We believe in the power of community. Our network of operator angels works together to identify opportunities and support portfolio companies.
Our Portfolio
Our family of portfolio companies
We are founders and operators backing the best founders and operators in the world.
Our Team
Meet the team
A diverse group of operator angels from today's most influential organizations.
Evan Dreyer
Founder & Managing Partner
Evan is a startup operator and expert in risk management. He's currently the Head of Risk at Tola (YC W22) after spending over a decade in investment banking at Credit Suisse. Evan played football at UChicago where he graduated with a degree in Economics.
Joel Karacozoff
Founder & Partner
Joel is a 2x founder and Y Combinator alum. He previously co-founded, Balto, a sports gaming platform that was acquired in 2020 by Fubo (NYSE: FUBO). Joel graduated from Princeton where he was a two-sport D-1 athlete competing for both the varsity football and track & field teams.
Jordan Culbreath
Founding Investor
Jordan was the founding investor in Halo Labs. He has over a decade of experience in fixed income trading at Bank of America Merril Lynch. Jordan was an All Ivy football captain at Princeton where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.