TLDR:
- April Underwood, former Slack and Twitter executive, has become a top seed investor by backing over 50 startups since 2014.
- She co-founded Adverb Ventures, a $75 million fund, with former X executive Jessica Verrilli to focus on pre-seed and seed startups.
April Underwood, a former product exec for Twitter and Slack, has transitioned into a successful career in venture capital through angel investing. Growing up with a fascination for computers, she began investing in startups while working at Twitter, which led to a windfall from the company’s IPO. This initial success inspired her to further explore the world of angel investing and eventually co-found Adverb Ventures with Jessica Verrilli. Together, they have invested in 10 startups and are focused on backing visionary founders who have a strong track record and the ability to adapt quickly.
