Marketplace Capital
Overview
Marketplace Capital is an early-stage venture fund focused exclusively on marketplace businesses and the platforms, tools, and services that constitute the 'marketplace stack'. The firm is connected to a community of over 2,500 marketplace founders, operators, and leaders across various sectors and geographies. Led by partners Andrew Blachman and Mike Williams, Marketplace Capital leverages its extensive network and expertise to support founders through the Everything Marketplaces community. This community offers resources such as weekly office hours, monthly workshops, and direct support from marketplace experts, assisting portfolio companies in areas like hiring, fundraising, and amplifying announcements. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes identifying and supporting breakout marketplaces early in their development. By collaborating with other marketplace investors and connecting marketplaces to the funding needed to scale, Marketplace Capital aims to be the 'marketplace of marketplaces', providing a unique advantage to its portfolio companies.
Investment Focus
- Focus on marketplace businesses
- Early-stage companies
- Strong growth potential
- Innovative business models
- Experienced founding teams
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Marketplace Capital invest in?
Marketplace Capital invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Real Estate and Media, and is based in California, United States. Marketplace Capital is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Marketplace Capital invest at?
Marketplace Capital backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing cheques of 250K - 3M.
Which regions does Marketplace Capital invest in?
Marketplace Capital invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Marketplace Capital?
Team members listed for Marketplace Capital include Andrew Blachman (Partner).
What companies has Marketplace Capital invested in?
Marketplace Capital's portfolio includes Leland, Solace, Palmstreet, Berry Street, Toothio and TeachMe.To.
How do I contact Marketplace Capital?
Marketplace Capital's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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