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Marketplace Capital

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SeedPre-SeedConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesFood & BeverageB2B SaaSHealthcare & BiotechEnterprise SoftwareHealthcare & Digital HealthHR Tech & Future of Work

Thesis

Marketplaces are the quintessential internet business model, creating the largest venture outcomes when they work. We believe marketplaces represent the winning business model across virtually every sector. When marketplaces unlock entirely new supply or enable connections that couldn't previously exist, they create enormous value. Our community of 2,800+ marketplace founders, combined with our operating expertise, positions us uniquely to spot breakout marketplaces early and help them scale.

Likely not a fit for

Non-marketplace businesses; founders without marketplace insight; ideas without validation; overhyped metrics; performance-marketing-dependent models without network effects

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Solo GP

Partners & team

2 contacts on file

AB

Andrew Blachman

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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a•••@ob•••.com

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MW

Mike Williams

PartnerPartner

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m•••@ob•••.com

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Portfolio

Raleigh
OutdoorsyTravel Hospitality

Outdoorsy is a peer-to-peer marketplace that connects RV owners with renters, allowing people to access a wide range of RVs for outdoor adventures. The platform also offers insurance solutions for RV rentals and operates campgrounds and glamping sites.

SeatGeek

SeatGeek is a ticketing platform that connects fans with sports games, concerts, and live shows, allowing them to easily find and purchase tickets. The platform offers a wide range of events, including major sports leagues like the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL, as well as concerts and Broadway shows.

BridebookEcommerce Marketplaces

Bridebook is a free online wedding planning platform that helps couples plan their weddings by providing tools such as budget management, checklists, venue and supplier searches, and guest list management.

MicroacquireEcommerce Marketplaces

Microacquire is a marketplace for buying and selling profitable online businesses, specializing in SaaS, ecommerce, agencies, content, newsletters, mobile apps, and crypto businesses.

PalmstreetEcommerce Marketplaces

Palmstreet is a live shopping platform that specializes in plants, handmade goods, and vintage items. It features live sales and streams, offering special promotions and significant deals during events like Cyber Monday.

Berry StreetFood Beverage

Berry Street is a platform focused on providing personalized nutrition and wellness solutions. It offers tailored support for various health concerns, including weight management, gut health, and mental well-being.

SolaceFintech Payments

Solace provides an event-driven integration platform designed to facilitate real-time data movement across various applications and systems. Their solutions leverage Agentic AI to create, manage, and deploy agentic solutions, enabling businesses to streamline their operations and enhance data accessibility.

ToothioHealthcare Digital

Toothio is an on-demand dental staffing platform that connects dental practices with qualified professionals, offering flexible staffing solutions for temporary and permanent positions. With a focus on efficiency and quality, Toothio utilizes a proprietary matching algorithm to ensure that practices can fill shifts quickly with vetted dental professionals.

TeachMe.ToConsumer Apps Social

TeachMe.To is a platform that connects learners with local instructors for in-person lessons in various fields including sports, music, and art. With a focus on enhancing the learning experience through technology, the company facilitates over 200 lessons daily across major cities in the United States, allowing instructors to monetize their expertise while providing personalized coaching.

LelandTravel Hospitality

Leland is a comprehensive search directory platform that helps users find resources across multiple industries and topics, including travel, finance, education, and healthcare. The platform provides tools and guides to assist users in making informed decisions based on their specific needs.

BUMOEnterprise Software

Bumo is an AI-powered family assistant that simplifies child care by providing flexible, affordable, and accessible options for families. It connects parents with vetted child care providers and offers tools to manage schedules and enrollment.

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Marketplace Capital Research Investment Thesis Marketplace Capital is an early-stage venture fund dedicated exclusively to investing in marketplace startups and the ecosystem enabling them. Founded by Andrew Blachman and Mike Williams, the firm believes that when marketplaces work, they create the largest outcomes in venture investing. The fund's core thesis is that marketplaces represent the quin

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