Tobi Lütke
Focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies, particularly in e-commerce and related sectors.
About
Tobi Lütke, the founder and CEO of Shopify, also engages in angel investing and venture capital. His investments often align with his expertise in e-commerce, technology, and building scalable businesses.
Recent investments
| Date | Company | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sept 2025 | Rye | Pre-Seed | $1M |
| 16 May 2024 | AssemblyAI | Undisclosed round | $50M |
| 1 May 2023 | Rye | Undisclosed round | $2M |
| 1 May 2023 | Marble Imaging | Undisclosed round | $3M |
| 23 Feb 2023 | Invisible Technologies | Undisclosed round | $25M |
| 3 Nov 2022 | Gitpod | Series A | $25M |
| 10 May 2022 | Rye | Undisclosed round | $14M |
| 15 Mar 2022 | AssemblyAI | Undisclosed round | $30M |
| 16 Nov 2021 | AssemblyAI | Undisclosed round | $28M |
| 1 May 2021 | AssemblyAI | Undisclosed round | $3M |
Frequently asked
What kind of firm is Tobi Lütke?
Tobi Lütke is listed as Angel.
What companies has Tobi Lütke invested in?
Tobi Lütke has invested in Rye, AssemblyAI, Marble Imaging, Invisible Technologies, Gitpod and 4 more.
What stages does Tobi Lütke invest in?
Tobi Lütke invests at Seed, Series A.
How much does Tobi Lütke invest per deal?
Tobi Lütke writes cheques from $2M to $50M.
What sectors does Tobi Lütke focus on?
Tobi Lütke focuses on E-commerce, Technology, SaaS.
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View on Reddit“Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke endorses plan giving $500K earners 5 votes and stripping 6.4 million Canadian pensioners of the right to vote. Some people just should not be rich.”
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View on Reddit“In a leaked memo, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke put limits on employees having side hustles, saying Shopify requires 'unshared attention'.”
View on Reddit“In a leaked memo, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke put limits on employees having side hustles, saying Shopify requires 'unshared attention'.”
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