Dave Girouard

Active Investor

Founder & CEO at Upstart

San Francisco, California

Dave Girouard, Founder & CEO at Upstart is an active investor based in San Francisco, California. This profile covers what Dave Girouard backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Investor type: AngelFinance Operator
Stages: Seed
Invests in: Artificial IntelligenceFintechLending & CreditSaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailE-commerce & D2CDeveloper Tools & DataCybersecurity
Location: San Francisco, California
Typical check: $250K
Past investments: 2

Notable investments

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What does Dave Girouard invest in?

Dave Girouard invests in Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Lending & Credit and SaaS & Enterprise, typically at Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.