Anton Borzov is a product designer turned venture investor and early WhatsApp team member responsible for the iconic logo and double‑check design. He spent a decade shaping WhatsApp’s product design before joining Neeva as Head of Design and later co-founding the AI-focused VC firm StratMinds, where he now serves as partner exploring the intersection of UX and applied AI.

Anton began angel investing with a personal check into Petcube and has since built a portfolio of 15+ startups—primarily from Ukraine—in domains like 3DLOOK, Spin.ai, Fuel Finance, Workee, Propertymate, and Nutrisense, with typical ticket sizes starting from ~$50K He works closely with founders on design, product strategy, and product-market fit.

What He Loves to Back Now

Together with a former WhatsApp colleague, Anton is fundraising two new StratMinds funds aimed at deploying $100M into startups merging AI and UX. Their focus spans pre-seed through Series A, with checks ranging from $250K up to $1M—especially in the U.S., though Anton continues personal angel activity in the CEE and Ukrainian ecosystems.

Anton blends a rare fusion of design expertise, startup grit, and cross-cultural insight—making him an exceptional partner for founders building AI-first, UX-centric ventures.