Artem Luko - Angel Investor, Marbella
AI Founder & Angel Investor · I back founders I advise · Marbella
Typical check size: $25,000 – $3,000,000
16K+
LinkedIn followers
30K+
newsletter reach
$25K–$3M
check size
4+ yrs
investing
Part of the ecosystem
About
I taught myself design, then UX, then software development - and went on to build and bootstrap my own products from scratch. Along the way I went through accelerators and residencies including NVIDIA Inception, Antler, and Google for Startups. I know exactly what it takes to get from zero to users, and what kills most companies before they get there.
One of the problems I kept running into as a founder was the cost of building with AI tools. So I built a solution: a platform that has helped thousands of early-stage startups dramatically reduce their AI costs and extend their runway. That experience gave me a clear view of where the real infrastructure gaps are and which tools founders actually stick with versus abandon.
I come from a family of serial entrepreneurs with over 30 years of capital and operational experience. I'm the first to deploy that capital into technology - combining their discipline with my technical judgment and ecosystem access. I back founders I advise, move fast, and stay close.
What I bring beyond capital
- -Ecosystem intros - Direct access to contacts at OpenAI, Anthropic, NVIDIA, and across the accelerator network - for the companies that are a strong fit.
- -Newsletter reach - Feature your startup in front of 30,000+ founders, engineers, and operators across the AI ecosystem.
- -AI credits & runway - I know exactly how to stack startup perks and AI credits. Most founders leave tens of thousands of dollars on the table - I help you capture it.
- -Accelerator network - Active relationships inside Antler, Google for Startups, NVIDIA Inception, Vercel, and others.
- -Founder-to-founder advice - I've built and shipped products myself and been through the grind. I give practical feedback, not boardroom theory.
What I look for
Most excited by B2B/B2C SaaS, AI tooling, and infrastructure plays at pre-seed and seed - especially teams where the founder has a technical insight incumbents are slow to see.
- -AI infrastructure & developer tools
- -B2B/B2C SaaS with a clear distribution advantage
- -Pre-seed and seed stage
- -Founders with deep domain insight
Typical check size: $25,000 – $3,000,000
Investments
- -Win Polymarket · angel · Mar 2026
- -AI Perks · angel · Dec 2025
- -OnlyPhone · angel · Dec 2025
- -Snippets AI · angel · Dec 2025
- -Startup Mentor · angel · Jan 2026
- -Payrolling · angel · payrolling.io
- -Umowa · angel · umowa.io
- -EnterGTM · angel · entergtm.com
- -Naoma · advisor · naoma.ai
- -2 companies in stealth · AI infrastructure · 2024–2025
- -Active deal flow via accelerator network · ongoing
Most portfolio companies are early-stage and not yet public.
Experience
Get 1-on-1 advice from an active founder & investor
If you're building a startup, book a private session for direct feedback, a clear action plan, and a genuine chance to explore working together long-term.
During the call
- -Pitch deck review - slide by slide, same feedback I give to top-tier startups
- -Fundraising strategy - build your target investor list and approach
- -Growth & distribution - actionable tactics you can implement this week
- -Introductions across my network (OpenAI, Anthropic, NVIDIA and others)
- -AI credits & startup perks - how to reduce your burn right now
- -Opportunity to feature your startup in my newsletter reaching 30,000+ companies
After the call
I'll review your pitch deck, product, and any materials you share. I take time to properly understand what you're building before giving feedback or making any decisions.
Potential investment
If there's a fit, we follow up with a deeper conversation about investment ($25,000 – $3,000,000). If I invest, the session fee is credited back toward the investment.
This is for you if
- -You have an MVP or early traction
- -You're preparing to raise or actively fundraising
- -You want unbiased feedback, not validation
- -You're ready to take action on what you learn
Not a fit if
- -You only have an idea with no progress
- -You're looking for a co-founder, not an advisor
- -You want reassurance, not honest critique
- -You're not serious about building a real business
I invest in a limited number of companies each quarter. 6 slots still open for Q2 2026.
What founders say
“Artem's feedback on our pitch was sharper than anything we'd heard from other advisors. He understood our market instantly and connected us with two key people within a week of our call.”
Maksim Arteminko
Payroll · Pre-seed
“We came in thinking we had our fundraising strategy figured out. Artem helped us see three blind spots we'd completely missed. We restructured our approach and closed the round two months later.”
Robbie Dubbas
AI Perks · Seed
“One call with Artem saved us months of chasing the wrong investors. He mapped out exactly who to talk to and how to position the raise. We closed our pre-seed within 6 weeks.”
Jeremy Scott
WinPolymarket · Pre-seed
“Artem led our pre-seed round and brought in two other investors alongside him. His conviction and introductions turned a tough raise into a close within six weeks.”
Michael Garcia
OnlyPhone AI · Pre-seed
“What stood out was how direct and honest the feedback was. No fluff, no generic advice. Just clear, actionable things we could do the next day.”
Alina Sprengele
Snippets AI · Seed
FAQ
Why do you charge for calls?
My primary focus is building companies and supporting my portfolio. I receive a high volume of inbound requests and a paid session filters for founders who are serious, respect focused time, and are ready to take action - not just explore. More importantly: if we work together and I invest, the session fee is credited back toward the investment.
Do you lead rounds?
Yes - I can lead or co-invest depending on the deal size and stage. I'm flexible and don't require a specific role.
What's your decision timeline?
Fast. I don't drag things out. Usually within 2 weeks of a first call I have a clear answer - yes, no, or what I need to get there.
Do you invest outside the US?
Yes, I invest globally. I'm based in Marbella but the best founders are everywhere.
What stage do you focus on?
Primarily pre-seed and seed. Occasionally Series A if there's a strong existing relationship or I've been following the company.
Can I reach out if I'm not raising yet?
Absolutely - and I prefer it. The best conversations happen before a round opens. Book a call, share what you're building, let's start early.