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Hindle — Founders, Companies, Diligence.

Hindle invests in the best Y Combinator companies before almost everyone else, leveraging Jeremy's existing reputation, expertise and personal relationships alongside a deep analytical diligence process honed over a decade.

Founder perspectives

Unapologetically founder first

Founders have the hardest job in the world. They deserve the best investors in their corner, whatever the weather.

“One thing I’ve learned is that who you take money from matters just as much as the money itself. Jeremy has been incredibly supportive, generous with his time, and always willing to go out of his way to help. He’s someone I trust and someone I’d gladly have on my cap table again.”

Akshay NarisettiFounder at Pocket

“Jeremy was our second check after YC. Early belief like that is rare, and founders remember who showed up first.”

Caleb PefferFounder at Firecrawl

“Jeremy was a fantastic partner to Harper from the earliest days. He knew exactly what he needed to get to a decision quickly and once he got it, the process was smooth sailing. He's always volunteering to help and is overall a great person and partner.”

Dakotah RiceFounder at Harper

“A preternatural ability to detect signal from noise in the most critical parts of building a company: technical problems, co-founder dynamics, and business strategy. This is also paired with a brutally direct yet paradoxically kind way of communicating what he sees.”

Arthur MacWatersFounder at Legion Health

“Jeremy got what we were building faster than almost anyone. He saw early that planning would become the centerpiece of product development, and he believed in Lightsprint before our round came together.”

Ben OngFounder at Lightsprint

“Jeremy is super friendly, truly knowledgable, and deeply researches every batch. He's been a pleasure to have on the cap table and (unlike lots of investors!) actually reads and replies to updates :)”

Dave ZohrobFounder at Nori

“Jeremy is one of the most founder-first investors I've come across. He's been genuinely helpful beyond just writing a check: always available to talk, help, or make intros, and he clearly cares about the founders he backs. On top of that, the investment process was incredibly fast and smooth. He's absolutely someone you'd want to prioritise on your cap table.”

Pierre-Eliott LallemantFounder at Gojiberry AI

“Jeremy backed Oximy early and has been one of the most founder-first investors we've worked with. He's quick to help, direct with feedback, and genuinely invested in the outcome.”

Naman AmbaviFounder at Oximy

“Jeremy has been a valuable investor, operator, and friend. Glad to have him as part of our journey and highly recommend him to other founders.”

Chalmers BrownCEO at Jarmin

“Jeremy's framing around commanding agents, plans before tasks, and nested delegation stuck with us and directly shaped how we think about the Lightsprint product. He operates like a fellow founder first and an investor second, and his office hours are one of the most valuable resources we have outside of YC.”

Ben OngFounder at Lightsprint

“Jeremy is someone I'd prioritise on our cap table. He's been a real part of the YC ecosystem and always makes time for founders.”

Naman AmbaviFounder at Oximy

“Working with Jeremy was the smoothest part of our raise. He was decisive, moved fast, and made the whole process effortless for us.”

Ben OngFounder at Lightsprint

“Jeremy is the kind of investor every founder hopes for. The process was smooth from the first conversation to the close. He’s been a great support at every stage: answers when you reach out, makes intros, and gives honest, useful advice.”

Chloe SamahaFounder at Bond

“My cofounder and I still quote the advice Jeremy gave us back when we started the company. He told us to ‘always have baseball bat answers,’ and years later that advice has truly shaped how we operate and pitch. He’s direct, founder-first, and zero BS: exactly who you want in your corner as a founder.”

Jocelyn KangFounder at Knowtex

“Jeremy takes the time to understand what we’re building and what the company needs, gives thoughtful, practical advice, and proactively offers relevant introductions. He’s continued to support us through follow-on funding, and he’s someone I’m very glad to have on our cap table.”

Lucas NgooFounder at Cortex AI

“Jeremy is extremely responsive. You can certainly expect him to back you up on social media and in conversations where it matters.”

Faraz SiddiqiCo-founder, CTO at Bluejay

“Jeremy was one of the first angels we met in our Demo Day raise. He committed $250K on the first call. No drawn-out process, he just backed us.”

Pamir EhsasCEO at Moritz

“He has been one of our strongest backers ever since. He keeps putting our name in front of the right people in the YC ecosystem, and his advice is always practical.”

Pamir EhsasCEO at Moritz

“Jeremy is someone you can count on. He responds every time we need him, and he is exactly who you want on your cap table.”

Pamir EhsasCEO at Moritz

“Jeremy has been one of the most founder-first investors we've worked with. He moves fast, tells you straight where he stands, and is genuinely helpful when it counts. I'd take him on our cap table any day.”

Mehul AgarwalFounder at Koyal

“During our fundraise, Jeremy stands out as the most memorable investor meeting we had. He was immensely engaged and curious to understand our individual backgrounds as founders, and asked out of the ordinary questions to understand the ins and outs of our business. He’s been incredibly supportive, made helpful intros, and is a great voice for the YC ecosystem.”

Maximilian ThoelenCo-founder at Casey

“Jeremy brings independent conviction and actual product feedback. Lucky to have him on our cap table!”

Shikhar BhushanFounder at s2.dev

“Jeremy was one of the earliest checks into Asteroid and is one of our most helpful investors. When he invested, he told me he’d be as involved as we needed him to be. He proved it. On every big decision we’ve faced, he has been generous with his time. Fast process, high integrity, based. Most importantly, as a founder himself, Jeremy will always be on your side.”

David MlcochFounder at Asteroid

“A massive network of some of the most accomplished founders and engineers from whom he can make introductions and source information”

Arthur MacWatersFounder at Legion Health

“Extreme trustworthiness and loyalty to good people, which is reciprocated in a very rare way”

Arthur MacWatersFounder at Legion Health

“Any founder who gets you on their cap table is lucky.”

Ben OngFounder at Lightsprint

“Jeremy is genuinely kind, very founder-friendly, and has been really helpful in thinking through ideas. I'd definitely prioritize taking a check from him and having him on my cap table.”

William SalcedoFounder at Partcl

“Jeremy is exceptional. He was extremely helpful during our fundraise process. He offered candid feedback as we were pitching him and helped refine our pitch for other investors. He believes in our team despite us going through a series of pivots. He's continually supported us on our journey as founders. He'll respond to our investor updates and launches with genuine excitement and support. I can't recommend him enough as an investor.”

Will CrayPresident & Co-Founder at Ladder

“Jeremy has been an invaluable partner to us at Specific Labs, providing consistent support and always prioritizing our needs. He’s someone I trust and would always want on our cap table.”

Janak SunilCEO at Specific Labs

“Raising from Jeremy was one of the most founder-friendly experiences we had. He understood what we were building quickly, asked good questions, and made the whole process simple and fast.”

Gabriel Ocana SanteroFounder at Exin Therapeutics

“Jeremy is very responsive and easy to reach. When I’ve needed something, he gets back quickly and is happy to help.”

Gabriel Ocana SanteroFounder at Exin Therapeutics

“Jeremy is someone I’d prioritise on our cap table in any future round. He’s responsive, backs founders, and is a pleasure to work with.”

Gabriel Ocana SanteroFounder at Exin Therapeutics

“If you ever get the chance to have Jeremy on your cap table, say yes!! He's been right there with us through all the ups and downs, moves fast, and has insights you honestly won't hear from anyone else. Best of all, he's someone I can tell whatever is going on and know he's on my side. He treats founders with so much respect and is always incredibly fast to respond. Plus he's so connected in the YC ecosystem and beyond.”

Selina LiFounder at Bubble Lab

“Jeremy backed us early and moved fast. He's founder-first in everything he does, and he's someone I'd prioritize on any cap table.”

Yahia BakourFounder at Context.dev

“Jeremy's a genuine supporter of founders in the YC ecosystem, and someone I trust.”

Yahia BakourFounder at Context.dev

“Jeremy took the time to understand both the traction and the thinking behind Context.dev, and our investment conversation moved quickly to a handshake. I appreciated how straightforward the process felt.”

Yahia BakourFounder at Context.dev

“Jeremy is a baller and i'd work with him 12/10 times”

Yahia BakourFounder at Context.dev

“Jeremy moved incredibly quickly through the investment process and went on to become one of our most engaged early-stage investors. He's supported us across many areas, often proactively suggesting solutions and offering help before we even asked.”

Gabriel DymowskiFounder at Pocket

“Jeremy has been a fantastic supporter from day 1. He is hugely helpful and has gone to bat for founders behind the scenes unasked! He is a very high conviction investor and very well connected with other founders in the ecosystem. 11/10 would definitely recommend”

Surya OrugantiFounder at WarpBuild

“From our first meeting, Jeremy has been the ideal partner for Beyond Reach Labs. Since making the decision to invest, he has consistently supported and championed our team, always remaining just a quick text, email, or call away.”

Mitchell FogelsonCEO at Beyond Reach Labs

“Two things were clear after meeting with Jeremy: his integrity and authenticity. He's a trusted voice on my cap table.”

Efraín TorresCo-Founder & CEO at Adialante

“Having someone to tell you when you’re wrong or being stupid whilst providing support and ideas is a superpower when trying to build a company; Jeremy is just that. He goes above and beyond to understand not just your company but who you are as founders and as people.”

Xavier CochranCTO & Co-Founder at HelixDB

“A very thoughtful investor. He asks sharp questions, takes the time to understand founders, and genuinely cares about them.”

Xavier (Tianhao) ChiFounder at Mbodi AI

“Jeremy is a delight to work with. I’m very happy to have him in our corner and would happily recommend him to other founders.”

Lloyd ArmbrustCEO at RonanRx Inc.

“Jeremy has been one of our most helpful investors, especially with intros and advice when we needed it. Highly recommend”

Haokun QinFounder at Gale

“Jeremy is one of the few rare investors who can relate to what you do and go through as a startup founder. He has consistently showed up for us when we needed it through intros or when we just needed someone to talk to. Would not hesitate to work with him again!”

Rahul GudiseCEO at Gale

“Jeremy is genuinely founder-first, moves fast, and brings real value beyond the check. He's been awesome to have on our cap table!”

Rohan VasishthFounder at Bluejay

“Jeremy was one of the first investors on our cap table. Every conversation with him pushes me to think differently about the business, and his questions during diligence were some of the most thoughtful and original we got from anyone. He understands the founder journey and saw the size of the opportunity in a niche industry like aquaculture early, when a lot of investors didn’t.”

Paul GrechFounder at OctaPulse

“Jeremy quickly came off as one of the most authentic investors I interacted with in the YC community. Grateful to have his support and he's easy to recommend to other founders.”

Noah AuerhahnFounder at Uncommon Therapeutics

“We had a really great experience working with Jeremy. He's technical, so we could actually get into the weeds of what we're building, and really fun to talk to. He also spent time giving feedback and valuable advice both on the call and after investing. Upfront prep work was clearly part of the approach so he came prepared and decided to invest on the call - easy process start to finish. I highly recommend working with Jeremy.”

Anton LivajaFounder at Caution

“Jeremy was one of the first investors to back Cactus, and he has been in our corner ever since. He moves fast, asks the right questions, and always puts founders first. He's someone I'd want on every cap table.”

Ajith GovindCEO, Co-Founder at Cactus

“What stands out about Jeremy is that he shows up long after the check clears. Every time we've asked for help, whether intros, advice, or just a gut check, he's been there right away. His network and influence in the YC ecosystem are real.”

Ajith GovindCEO, Co-Founder at Cactus

“We trust Jeremy completely. Founders who get to work with him are lucky.”

Ajith GovindCEO, Co-Founder at Cactus

“Jeremy believed in us even before we got into YC and was one of our first checks at Demo Day. He's sharp and actually tries to help. I wish all investors were like him.”

Wojciech BłaszakFounder at Golf

“Jeremy is a founder-first investor who genuinely backs the people behind the company. He was one of Cactus's earliest investors and saw the potential not just in the idea, but in us as founders. He's a mover, and whenever we need help, he goes out of his way to make the right connections. We're grateful to have him on our cap table.”

Avinash JoshiFounder at Cactus

“Jeremy is a taste of Silicon Valley’s S-tier investing. If you get a call, he has already reviewed all there is to know about your company - he’s meeting you to validate his gut instinct. If he is to invest, it’s executed in an hour. Outside the hustle, a genuinely nice guy that I look forward to interacting with. The UK is lucky to have him.”

George KalligerosFounder at Aseon Labs

“Jeremy was incredibly quick to make a decision and has been a great supporter of Lamb Labs since YC. From giving us feedback on our pitch deck to being one of our biggest supporters at Demo Day and Alumni Demo Day (i.e., he was literally pitching our company to others) and making introductions, he's been genuinely helpful beyond just investing. I'd 100% recommend Jeremy to any founder, he's easy to work with, fast and incredibly helpful. I'd absolutely want him on my cap table again!”

Niki KotechaFounder at Lamb Labs

“Jeremy's one of the investors I know who can go from talking about your round to full gamer lingo in the same sentence. 10/10 Would queue with him again any day.”

Safi ShamsiFounder at Graphify Labs

“Jeremy brings a thoughtful, independent perspective to investing. He's curious and looks beyond the obvious to understand what makes a business valuable. He’s founder-first, and approachable.”

Joanathan McIntoshCEO/Co-founder at Billow AI Labs

“Jeremy was one of the first investors to commit to our post-YC round. He had a great understanding of our space and moved super fast.”

Alexis AftalionFounder at Standout

“He made intros that turned into angel checks on the spot. He has a trusted network around him and genuinely goes out of his way to help founders.”

Alexis AftalionFounder at Standout

“Would recommend any founder to have him on their cap table. And he’s a great dude too ;)”

Alexis AftalionFounder at Standout

“Jeremy spent three and a half hours with our founding team working through product and engineering decisions, right down to what to build and how to ship it. He's deeply technical, direct, and willing to put in the time to be genuinely useful.”

Yash PatelCo-Founder & CEO at Legion Health

“Jeremy helped us think much more clearly about engineering hiring: finding people who can own a problem and run with it, and building a team that's genuinely excited about our mission. He followed up with detailed advice on evaluating candidates, onboarding, and making hiring something all of us take responsibility for.”

Yash PatelCo-Founder & CEO at Legion Health

“Jeremy is someone I trust to be candid with me and my cofounders. He's been incredibly generous with his time, including offering extra evening time without charging us, and has continued to support us and share our milestones.”

Yash PatelCo-Founder & CEO at Legion Health

“Jeremy is a great investor. He is a pleasure to work with, asking pointed questions and deciding during the call, as well as being incredibly supportive of our company. We're lucky to have him on our side.”

João de PaulaFounder at Mesmer

“Jeremy’s feedback was key in our admission to YC. He helped us last minute with the application and interview prep, and his feedback was honestly world class. He’s the most founder-first investor I ever had, and a great mentor.”

Antoni GmitrukCofounder / CTO at Golf

“Jeremy is one of the investors I'm so happy to have on our cap table. He has incredible taste, gives great feedback and is super supportive. I would recommend him to any founder - and if you're building a technical product it's a no brainer”

Ayush RodriguesFounder at Autumn

“I’d recommend Jeremy to any founder. He took the time to understand us as people, our partnership, and why we were building Hyperspell. He’s continued to invest in the relationship long after the batch, and I’m very happy to have him on our cap table”

Conor Brennan-BurkeFounder at Hyperspell

“Jeremy is the most founder-focused investor I've met. He's been our go-to advisor, always ready to listen and offer support even during what feels like the dullest of times. I consistently leave our conversations feeling uplifted. His insights are always useful, and it's evident he's as concerned about their outcomes as we are. Jeremy is THE first person I'd want on any cap table.”

George CurtisFounder at HelixDB

“During the investment process, Jeremy was open about his thoughts and made a swift decision, meeting the deadline he provided himself.”

George CurtisFounder at HelixDB

“Outside of us, Jeremy consistently bets on founders whom I personally hold in high regard. He seems capable of judging character exceptionally well in an obviously restricted amount of time.”

George CurtisFounder at HelixDB

Investments

A few companies I've backed

All supported from right at the beginning.

Moritz

AI-native law firm

Moritz is a global AI-native law firm that handles legal work with same-day turnaround.

FoundersPamir Ehsas, Stefan Mandaric

Jeremy Hindle

A reputation built founder by founder.

Jeremy Hindle

Jeremy Hindle has a strong reputation among YC founders and fellow investors for rigorous, independent diligence.

Founder trust

Unapologetically founder friendly.

Independent diligence

Founded in Jeremy's ongoing operational experience and repeatedly correct prediction of global trends since 2007.

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