Derek Adelman

Active Investor

Founder & Regional VP Asia Pacific, Board Member at Fanplayr

Palo Alto, California

Derek Adelman, Founder & Regional VP Asia Pacific, Board Member at Fanplayr is an active investor based in Palo Alto, California. This profile covers what Derek Adelman backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Investor type: Angel
Stages: Seed
Invests in: SaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailE-commerce & D2CDeveloper Tools & DataMobility & LogisticsAutomotive & EVGaming & EntertainmentMarketing & AdTech
Location: Palo Alto, California
Typical check: $250K
Past investments: 2

Notable investments

TIBCO Finance TechnologyFanplayr

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What does Derek Adelman invest in?

Derek Adelman invests in SaaS & Enterprise, Consumer & Retail, E-commerce & D2C and Developer Tools & Data, typically at Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.