Ron Conway

Angel

Founder & Managing Partner, SV Angel

Godfather of Silicon Valley super angel investing

San Francisco, California$25K–$500K checks8 notable investments

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Background

Ron Conway is widely regarded as Silicon Valley's most connected super angel, having begun investing in the mid-1990s through his Angel Investors LP fund, which made early bets on Google, PayPal, and Ask Jeeves. He co-founded SV Angel in 2009, which has since backed Facebook, Twitter, Airbnb, Square, Pinterest, and Snap at the earliest stages. Conway's network-driven model—connecting founders with the right people rather than just capital—has made SV Angel consistently one of the most sought-after early-stage investors globally. In April 2026, Conway disclosed a rare cancer diagnosis and stepped back from some activities, with his sons Topher and Ronny Conway handling day-to-day investment decisions. SV Angel was ranked #3 in the 2026 Power Law rankings globally. He is also a prominent San Francisco civic philanthropist, known for work on criminal justice reform, public safety, and tech policy.