Paul Silvis
Angel investor in Bellefonte
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Paul Silvis, Angel investor in Bellefonte is an active investor based in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. This profile covers what Paul Silvis backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Mr. Paul Silvis is the Founder and serves as President, Chief Executive Officer & Head Coach at SilcoTek. He is a Board Member at Chromatan. He serves as a Board Member at Microtech. Mr. Silvis founded Restek in 1985 to manufacture innovative, high-quality chromatography products. The company's sales exceed $60 Million and continue to outpace competitors by consistently maintaining double-digit growth and profits. On January 1st, 2009 Mr. Silvis turned over the reins of Restek's chromatography business to the employees through an ESOP stock purchase. While Mr. Silvis will remain on the Board, he will primarily focus on growing a new technology company called SilcoTek, which applies Chemical Vapor Deposition to metal and glass creating a surface similar to ultra-high temperature Teflon. Mr. Silvis received a B.S. in Chemistry/Life Science from the University of Pittsburgh in 1977 and graduated from the Penn State SMEAL executive MBA program from Penn State in June 2006. He has completed numerous entrepreneurial leadership courses such as Birthing of Giants, Masters of Business Dynamics, Inc. 500 and Entrepreneur of the Year education sessions. Mr. Silvis also currently serves on Penn State's Board of Trustees and has been the guest speaker for numerous leadership programs at Penn State and many local businesses.
- Investor type
- Angel
- Stages
- Early Stage Venture
- Invests in
- Healthcare & BiotechBiotech & PharmaSaaS & EnterpriseClimate & EnergyIoT & Connected DevicesManufacturing & Industrial
- Location
- Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Typical check
- $500K
- Past investments
- 1
Notable investments
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What does Paul Silvis invest in?
Paul Silvis invests in Healthcare & Biotech, Biotech & Pharma, SaaS & Enterprise and Climate & Energy, typically at Early Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Paul Silvis invest at?
Paul Silvis typically invests at Early Stage Venture. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Paul Silvis's typical check size?
Paul Silvis typically writes checks around $500K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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