Brad Zions
Description
Brad Zions, through his Los Angeles-based firm Pitbull Ventures, is an active early-stage investor primarily focused on pre-seed and seed-stage startups. Leveraging his own background as an entrepreneur, Zions established Pitbull Ventures to identify and support promising founders with disruptive ideas. The firm operates from the vibrant tech ecosystem of Southern California, positioning itself to tap into emerging trends and innovative ventures across various sectors.
Pitbull Ventures' investment thesis centers on backing visionary entrepreneurs who are building scalable solutions with strong market potential. The firm shows a particular interest in companies leveraging cutting-edge technologies within sectors such as SaaS, fintech, consumer technology, and Web3. They seek out founders with deep domain expertise and a clear understanding of their target markets, often prioritizing teams that demonstrate resilience and a clear path to product-market fit.
Typically, Pitbull Ventures deploys initial capital checks ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, providing crucial early funding for nascent companies. Beyond capital, the firm is known for its hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a robust network of industry experts and potential partners. To date, Pitbull Ventures has built a diverse portfolio, having made approximately 19 investments across various high-growth industries, showcasing their commitment to fostering innovation from the ground up.
Investor Profile
Brad Zions has backed more than 20 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on SaaS, Software, Digital Entertainment.
- Typical check size: $100K – $500K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (55%)
- Series A (35%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Convertible Note (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Saas
- Software
- Digital Entertainment
- Digital Media
- Media And Entertainment
- Consumer
- Self-storage
- Service Industry
- Financial Services
- Analytics
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