
Marc Bell Ventures
Description
Marc Bell Ventures, operating as the venture capital arm of Marc Bell Capital Partners, is a prominent investment firm based in Boca Raton, Florida. Founded by entrepreneur and investor Marc Bell, the firm engages in a diverse range of investment activities spanning venture capital, private equity, finance, hospitality, and theatrical endeavors. Marc Bell Ventures is recognized for its strategic investments across various sectors, particularly in technology, media, healthcare, and entertainment, leveraging Marc Bell's extensive network and operational experience.
The firm typically invests across multiple stages, from seed rounds to later-stage growth equity. Marc Bell has been an early and significant investor in several high-growth companies that have achieved notable success. For instance, he was an early backer of FuboTV, a sports-focused live TV streaming service that went public, and Stemline Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company that was acquired for approximately $677 million. Other notable portfolio companies include Xometry, an on-demand manufacturing marketplace, and Wheels Up, a private aviation company.
Marc Bell Ventures is known for its flexible investment approach, often providing capital to companies poised for significant disruption and growth. While specific investment amounts can vary widely based on the opportunity, reports indicate that Marc Bell typically deploys capital ranging from as little as $50,000 in seed-stage companies to as much as $5 million in later-stage funding rounds. This broad range allows the firm to support promising ventures from their nascent stages through significant expansion, contributing to their strategic development and market penetration. The firm's long-term perspective and active involvement in its portfolio companies underscore its commitment to fostering innovation and achieving substantial returns.
Investor Profile
Marc Bell Ventures has backed more than 143 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 46 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, Mobile.
- Typical check size: $50K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (48%)
- Series Unknown (26%)
- Series A (11%)
- Series B (4%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
- Angel (2%)
- Series C (1%)
- Pre Seed (1%)
- Post Ipo Equity (1%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (92%)
- Canada (1%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
- Finland (1%)
- India (1%)
- Spain (1%)
- Kenya (1%)
- Chile (1%)
- China (1%)
- Ireland (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Internet
- Mobile
- Apps
- Saas
- Marketplace
- Financial Services
- Education
- E-commerce
- Fintech
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