# Ash Rust, Angel Investor

Investor in San Francisco, California

## About 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.

## People

- **Ash Rust**, Angel Investor

## Key Facts

- **Location:** San Francisco, California
- **Investor Type:** Angel Investor

## Investment Industries

- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Technology/Web/App

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