# Maksim Stepanenko, Angel Investor

Investor in San Francisco, California

## About Maksim Stepanenko, Angel Investor

Maksim Stepanenko is an angel investor with a focus on AI and emerging technology ventures. His portfolio includes Inventex and Praxis, both backed at early stages.

He participated in Inventex’s pre-seed round, which raised $2.4 million, and Praxis’ seed round, which raised $4.2 million. These investments reflect his interest in supporting startups developing innovative solutions in artificial intelligence and decentralized communities.

Maksim co-founded Operator in 2024, which was later acquired by OpenAI, and previously co-founded Primer, where he served as President and CTO. His entrepreneurial background in AI-driven companies complements his investment activities in early-stage technology ventures.

## People

- **Maksim Stepanenko**, Angel Investor

## Key Facts

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

## Investment Industries

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

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