Sytse Sijbrandij, Angel Investor

Sytse “Sid” Sijbrandij is the Co‑Founder and Executive Chair of GitLab Inc., where he also served as CEO from 2012 to 2024. GitLab has grown into one of the most comprehensive AI‑powered DevSecOps platforms, helping millions of users deliver software more efficiently while strengthening security and compliance. Sid’s career began unconventionally—he built recreational submarines at U‑Boat Worx and later worked on innovative lawmaking applications at the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security. Discovering Ruby in 2007 sparked his passion for programming, which led him to GitLab in 2012. By 2015, he guided the company through Y Combinator, scaling it to over 30 million registered users worldwide. As an investor, Sid has backed companies including Fleet Device Management, Swift Solar, Mermaid Char, Pano, Glo, and Remote, with deals ranging from seed to Series B. His portfolio reflects a focus on clean energy, developer tools, and next‑generation infrastructure.