Cyan Banister is a well-known American angel investor and entrepreneur who is famous for making early investments in several high-profile technology companies and her vast contributions to the venture capital industry.
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Biography
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cyan Banister |
| Birth Date | 1977 |
| Birthplace | Tucson, Arizona, USA |
| Age | 48 years old (as of January 2025) |
| Height | Information not publicly available |
| Education | Self-taught; did not attend formal higher education institutions |
| Career | Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Venture Capitalist |
| Net Worth | Estimated at $100 million (as of 2025) |
| Primary Source of Income | Angel investing, venture capital, business ventures |
| Residence | San Francisco, California |
| Wife | Scott Banister (Entrepreneur and Investor) |
| Occupation | Angel Investor, Venture Capitalist |
| Books | No published books to date |
| Notable Investments | Uber, Niantic, Postmates, DeepMind, SpaceX, Thumbtack, Flexport, Affirm, Carta |
Net Worth
As of 2025, Cyan Banister’s net worth is approximately $100 million.
Education
- Banister dropped out of high school after becoming homeless at the age of 15.
- Banister did not attend any college or university but pursued practical experience and self-education in whatever field she was working in, gaining the knowledge necessary to become a successful entrepreneur.
Career
Banister’s career history has included:
- Entrepreneurship: She was a co-founder of Zivity, an adult-themed social networking site, which she also used to push the boundaries of what is possible for a business.
- Angel Investing: She”’s an early stage investor in over 50 companies, including Uber, Niantic (maker of Pokemon Go), Postmates, DeepMind, Carta, Thumbtack, Flexport, Affirm, and Space X.
- Venture Capital: Banister was the first woman investing partner at @FoundersFund, a top VC firm in SF, where she led seed and early stage investments.
- Current Role: She is a general partner at Long Journey Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on new investments.
Age and Height
25 years old woman.
Residence
Banister lives in San Francisco, California, which is a hotbed for technology and venture capital.
Personal Life
She is married to a fellow entrepreneur and investor, Scott Banister. The couple have been lauded for their contributions to the tech industry, having received Angel of the Year at the 2016 TechCrunch Crunchies.
Occupation
Angel Investor and Venture Capitalist.
Books
So far, Cyan Banister has not authored any books.
FAQs
What companies did Cyan Banister invest in?
She has invested in Uber, Niantic, Postmates, DeepMind, Carta, Thumbtack, Flexport, Affirm and SpaceX.
What is Long Journey Ventures?
She’s invested in companies like Uber,Niantic ,Postmates ,DeepMind ,Carta ,Thumbtack,Flexport,Affirm and SpaceX.
