Dan Engel

Active Investor

Member at YPO Pacific One

Santa Barbara, California

Dan Engel, Member at YPO Pacific One is an active investor based in Santa Barbara, California. This profile covers what Dan Engel backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Investor type: VC
Stages: Pre SeedSeed
Invests in: SaaS & EnterpriseDeveloper Tools & DataCybersecurityImpact & Social Enterprise
Location: Santa Barbara, California
Typical check: $150K
Past investments: 2

Notable investments

FastSpring (acquired by Pylon Capital in 2013 and again in 2018 by Accel-KKR)Rincon Venture Partners (now Bonfire Ventures)

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What does Dan Engel invest in?

Dan Engel invests in SaaS & Enterprise, Developer Tools & Data, Cybersecurity and Impact & Social Enterprise, typically at Pre Seed and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.