Marcelo Cortes — Email, Phone & Partners

Overview

Marcelo Cortes is an angel investor and the co-founder and Chief Architect of Faire, an online wholesale marketplace that connects small brands with independent retailers. He has played a pivotal role in scaling Faire’s engineering organization, establishing the company’s Canadian headquarters in Kitchener-Waterloo, and growing its technical teams to more than 300. Prior to co-founding Faire, Marcelo was a Staff Software Engineer at Square and a Senior Software Engineer at Google. He holds a degree in computer science from the University of Waterloo. Marcelo is multilingual, speaking Spanish, Portuguese, and English. He has made personal investments in Positive Food Co. and Balance. Marcelo is active on Twitter under the handle @mescortes, where he shares insights related to technology and entrepreneurship. He is also scheduled to speak at the HumanX conference in San Francisco in April 2026, discussing the impact of AI on the retail experience. As an angel investor, Marcelo focuses on early-stage technology companies, particularly those in the e-commerce and retail sectors. His investment strategy emphasizes innovative solutions that address real-world problems and have the potential for significant market impact. Marcelo's experience in scaling engineering teams and building technology platforms informs his investment decisions, allowing him to identify startups with strong technical foundations and growth potential. His portfolio includes companies like Positive Food Co. and Balance, reflecting his interest in ventures that leverage technology to disrupt traditional industries. Marcelo's track record as a founder and investor demonstrates his commitment to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs in building impactful businesses. His leadership at Faire has been instrumental in the company's growth and success, and his investments continue to support the development of promising startups in the technology sector.

Investment Focus

Innovative technology solutions
Strong technical teams
Scalable business models
Potential for significant market impact
Early-stage companies in e-commerce and retail sectors

Portfolio Companies

BalancePositive Food Co.

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What sectors does Marcelo Cortes invest in?

Marcelo Cortes invests in Technology, Consumer Goods, Retail, Software, HealthTech and FinTech, and is based in California, United States. Marcelo Cortes is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.