The Angel Investor Who Won’t Stop Winning

Immad Akhund just dropped a BOMBSHELL announcement – the Mercury co-founder is doubling down on his legendary angel investing streak with a $26 million FUND to hunt for the next generation of startup superstars.

“I eat, sleep and breathe founder success. This fund isn’t just money – it’s rocket fuel for the most ambitious builders changing our world.”

Immad Akhund, Mercury CEO

From Side Hustle to Full Force

This isn’t some rookie play – Akhund’s been stacking wins since 2016 with:

• 350+ startups in his portfolio (including heavyweights like Airtable and Substack)
• Battle-tested instincts from his Y Combinator days
• A $3.5B fintech empire (Mercury’s latest valuation)

How This Fund Changes the Game

This isn’t your typical VC playbook. Akhund’s bringing:

• Founder-first DNA – He’s lived the startup grind himself
• Yash Doshi – His secret weapon partner with Mercury roots
• Billion-dollar vision – Only targeting $10B+ market opportunities

The Mercury Effect in Action

While running a fintech juggernaut that just raised $300M, Akhund proves elite operators can:

• Build category-defining companies
• Spot future unicorns EARLY
• Multiply impact through strategic capital

Who Makes the Cut?

Akhund’s hunting for founders who:

• Ship products that MOVE NEEDLES
• Think in decades, not quarters
• Are building the future TODAY

“This is about more than checks – it’s about creating a LEGACY of innovation.”

Industry Insider

The Bottom Line

When a founder-turned-investor with Akhund’s track record goes all in, the entire startup ecosystem wins. This fund represents:

• A new benchmark for operator-led investing
• Rocket fuel for mission-driven founders
• Proof that building and investing excellence aren’t mutually exclusive