Jeff Merkel

Active Investor

Chief Revenue Officer & Co-Founder at Ladder

Palo Alto, California

Jeff Merkel, Chief Revenue Officer & Co-Founder at Ladder is an active investor based in Palo Alto, California. This profile covers what Jeff Merkel backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Investor type: Angel
Stages: Pre SeedSeed
Invests in: Artificial IntelligenceFintechWealthTechInsurTechSaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailE-commerce & D2CDeveloper Tools & Data
Location: Palo Alto, California
Typical check: $150K
Past investments: 6

Notable investments

GoogleFireHostMotorolaH2 (H2.co)armorAdmob

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What does Jeff Merkel invest in?

Jeff Merkel invests in Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, WealthTech and InsurTech, typically at Pre Seed and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.