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Expansion Venture Capital

New York, NY · Invests in US; MENA; North America; Europe; LATAM; Africa · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningData & AnalyticsFintechEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsInsuranceHealthcare & Digital HealthReal Estate & PropTechClimate & Clean EnergyRobotics & AutomationAerospace & DefenseLogistics & Supply Chain

Thesis

Entrepreneurs, not VCs, build great companies. We invest early in great & passionate entrepreneurs and serve as long-term partners. Available 24/7 to help founders with mentorship, product-market fit, fundraising, business development, customer acquisition, talent sourcing, and strategic partnerships.

Likely not a fit for

No mature, capital-heavy, or non-tech businesses. No founders unwilling to engage with their investors.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

2 contacts on file

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Joseph Melohn

General PartnerCo-founder and President · Primary contact

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j•••@ex•••.com

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Ryan Melohn

Platform & OpsCo-founder and Chief Operating Officer

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r•••@ex•••.com

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Portfolio

AllbirdsMarketing Adtech

Allbirds, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand that specializes in creating comfortable and sustainable footwear and apparel using naturally derived materials. The company focuses on innovation in product design to promote environmentally friendly practices in the fashion industry.

CartaEnterprise Software

Carta provides an end-to-end suite connecting private capital, offering solutions for equity management and fund management, including cap table management, valuations, fund administration, and more.

ClassPassConsumer Apps Social

ClassPass is revolutionizing the fitness and wellness industry by bringing together the world’s best classes and experiences into one app. Our mission? To motivate people to live inspired lives every day by introducing and seamlessly connecting them to soul-nurturing experiences.

FirebaseDeveloper Tools Infra

Firebase is Google's mobile and web app development platform that provides a variety of tools and services to help developers build, run, and improve their applications.

LatchBiotech Life Sciences

LatchBio partners with leading biotech solution providers building a new class of molecular measurement technologies, accelerating data analysis for R&D teams in the biotech sector.

LemonadeInsurance

An Insurance Company Built for the 21st Century offering renters, homeowners, car, pet, and life insurance with a focus on simplicity, affordability, and customer experience.

Life360Consumer Apps Social

Life360, a family connection and safety company, keeps people close to the ones they love. The category leading mobile app and Tile tracking devices empower members to stay connected to the people, pets, and things they care about most, with a range of services, including location sharing, safe driver reports, and crash detection with emergency dispatch.

PostmatesEcommerce Marketplaces

Postmates offers food delivery, groceries, and alcohol from various local merchants, allowing customers to order anything from anywhere.

The RealRealEcommerce Marketplaces

The RealReal is a luxury resale and consignment platform that allows users to buy and sell designer clothes, bags, shoes, and jewelry.

TuroEcommerce Marketplaces

Turo is a car rental marketplace that allows users to rent cars from local hosts, offering a wide variety of vehicles and flexible rental options.

ViaTravel Hospitality

Via is India's largest travel network, offering a comprehensive range of travel services including flight bookings, hotel reservations, bus services, and holiday packages. The company operates a B2B model, supporting a vast network of travel agents across the country.

YieldstreetFintech Payments

Yieldstreet is becoming Willow Wealth, a platform that enables investors to build a diversified private markets portfolio across various asset classes.

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Expansion Venture Capital Research Investment Thesis Expansion Venture Capital (EVC) is entrepreneur-led venture capital focused on backing "great & passionate entrepreneurs" in early-stage companies. Founded by brothers Joseph and Ryan Melohn, the firm believes that "entrepreneurs, not VCs, build great companies." Their philosophy centers on being genuinely useful partners to founders—available 2

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