Karl Townsend
Angel investor in Los Altos
Los Altos, California
Karl Townsend, Angel investor in Los Altos is an active investor based in Los Altos, California. This profile covers what Karl Townsend backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Mr. Karl Townsend is an Angel Investor. Mr. Townsend co-founded and served as its Chief Technology Officer & Vice President, Engineering at Green Throttle Games. Karl was the lead electrical engineer for the first two generations of the Palm Pilot. He was a founding employee of ReplayTV. As a founding member of Handspring, he brought the Visor PDAs and Treo smartphones to market. He remained at Handspring for 11 years through the acquisitions by Palm and eventually HP. He holds BS (Bachelor of Science) in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University.
- Investor type
- Angel
- Stages
- Early Stage VentureLate Stage Venture
- Invests in
- Hardware & Deep Tech
- Location
- Los Altos, California
- Typical check
- $3.8M
- Past investments
- 4
Notable investments
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Karl Townsend invest in?
Karl Townsend invests in Hardware & Deep Tech, typically at Early Stage Venture and Late Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Karl Townsend invest at?
Karl Townsend typically invests at Early Stage Venture and Late Stage Venture. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Karl Townsend's typical check size?
Karl Townsend typically writes checks around $3.8M. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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