Ash Rust, Angel Investor

Ash Rust is an angel investor with a focus on early-stage technology and AI ventures. His investments include Zalos, Puzzle Financial, and Empower Sleep, spanning fintech, healthtech, and software innovation. He participated in Zalos’s seed round, which raised $3.6 million, Puzzle Financial’s Series A round raising $15 million, and Empower Sleep’s pre-seed round. These investments highlight his role as a first-check investor across the U.S., U.K., and Europe. Ash is currently Managing Partner at Sterling Road, a position he has held for over nine years. He previously served as an advisor at Bullpen Capital, building a track record of supporting founders and scaling early-stage companies.