Edward Lando

Edward Lando is a prominent entrepreneur and investor based in Miami, Florida. He is the founder of Pareto Holdings, an early-stage investment firm and venture studio.1

Professional Background

• Founder of Pareto Holdings: Lando established Pareto Holdings in March 2020. The firm makes numerous early-stage investments, often investing in one startup per day.23

• Angel Investor: Since August 2014, Lando has been an active angel investor, backing over 20 unicorn companies including Ramp, Mercury, Current, and Misfits Market.2

• Serial Entrepreneur: Lando has co-founded several companies, including:

  • Zamp (fintech for e-commerce sales tax)
  • Link Money (bank payment platform)
  • Goody (gift-giving mobile app)
  • Atom Finance (financial research platform)
  • Nodal (surrogacy technology)
  • GovPredict (acquired by Phone2Action)2

Investment Philosophy

Pareto Holdings, under Lando's leadership, focuses on early-stage investments across various industries globally. The firm has made over 900 early-stage investments and operates without external investors, using only its own capital.4

Education and Early Career

Lando graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. He began his entrepreneurial journey during his college years, interning at StartX in 2012.2

Current Role and Partnerships

At Pareto Holdings, Lando works closely with Jon Oringer, the founder of Shutterstock. Together, they make investments and build new companies, with Pareto Holdings serving as their primary vehicle for these activities.3

Personal

In 2021, Lando purchased a waterfront home on the Venetian Islands in Miami Beach for $15.1 million, joining other tech investors who have moved to the area.5

Edward Lando is known for his prolific investing activity and his ability to identify promising early-stage startups. His work through Pareto Holdings has positioned him as a significant figure in the Miami tech and startup ecosystem.