Toby Morning

CEO, Angel Investor, and Founder in San Francisco, California, United States

Toby Morning is a seasoned entrepreneur, angel investor, and startup ecosystem builder with over 24 years of experience in the tech industry. As the founder of Rely Ventures, a syndicate dedicated to investing in underrepresented founders, Toby has invested in over 45 startups, demonstrating his commitment to fostering diversity and innovation in the tech industry.

Toby's expertise spans across cloud technologies, DevOps, lean product development, user experience design, and design thinking. His deep understanding of these areas has enabled him to provide valuable guidance to portfolio companies, helping them navigate the complexities of the tech industry and achieve their strategic objectives.

In addition to his investment activities, Toby is a passionate community builder. He has been instrumental in the development of the coworking community, creating spaces that foster collaboration, innovation, and a sense of belonging. His work in this area has been recognized by his peers, with one member stating, "I miss walking into Citizen Space on 'Free Fridays' to the smell of breakfast being cooked by you, it was truly the best coworking space in SF."

Toby's journey in the tech industry has been marked by resilience and determination. Despite personal adversities, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to overcome challenges and achieve success. His colleagues and coworkers have become an extended family for him, providing support and camaraderie in his entrepreneurial journey.

Angel Investor, member of angelSquad:

I began my journey as an Angel Investor in 1999. Since then, I've invested in over 45 startups and founded Rely Ventures, a syndicate with over 500 Limited Partners (LPs) and growing daily. Our focus is on investing in underrepresented founders.

Tiggy - Pre Seed - 2022

Strabl - Pre Seed - 2021

LuvMart Holdings - Pre Seed - 2021

Better Future Technologies - Seed - 2021

Triller - Series D - 2021

Orchata - Seed - 2021

Kiwibot - Seed 2021

Lemonade Finance - Seed - 2021

Wallets Africa - Seed - 2021

Deep Sentinel - Series A - 2021

Yummy - PreSeed - 2021

Audios - Seed - 2021