What check size does Belen Mella write?

Belen Mella typically writes checks of $1M – $50M.

Where did Belen Mella go to school?

Belen Mella studied at Harvard University (BA, Social Studies (Politics); Miami Beach Senior High School.

Belen Mella

Former Investor at Thrive Capital

New York, New York

Writes $1M – $50M checks · typically $25M

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Experience

FortellVP of Revenuecurrent2025 — presentNew York, New York, United States
Thrive CapitalInvestor2020 — 2024New York, New York, United States
Bridgewater AssociatesInvestment Associate2018 — 2020
Sunrise International EducationDebate Coach2016 — 2019Beijing, China
Horace Mann SchoolDebate Coach2015 — 2019New York City Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Public Speaking16Teamwork1Leadership1Writing1Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Powerpoint1Sales1Research3Financial Analysis3Video Production1

Languages English · Spanish

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Network5

Josh Kushner

Founder & CEO of Thrive Capital

Avery Klemmer

Investor at Thrive Capital

Gaurav Ahuja

General Partner at Timeless Ivy

Joe Kahn

Investor at Thrive Capital

Kareem Zaki

Partner at Thrive Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Belen Mella?: Investor at Thrive Capital
What check size does Belen Mella write?: Belen Mella typically writes checks of $1M – $50M.
Where did Belen Mella go to school?: Belen Mella studied at Harvard University (BA, Social Studies (Politics); Miami Beach Senior High School.

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Also attended Miami Beach Senior High School1

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Also worked at Horace Mann School1

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