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Ben Marcus

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Managing Partner at UP Partners · Founder at Airmap

Santa Monica, California

Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $1.5M

FoundedAirmap

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Cyrus SigariunlockedBen: together at Eclipse Aviation (2004–2006)
×9Ben: together at UP Partners
Ben: together at Santa Monica High School
Ben: together at Airmap

About

Ben Marcus, serial founder of jetAVIVA and AirMap and a thousands‑hour pilot across 100+ aircraft types, focuses on hardtech transforming mobility and works with incumbents and sovereign wealth funds.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRoboticsSpace Tech

Founder at Airmap

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Airmap's investors · 13

Airbus VenturesMenlo Park · $1M checks · since 2017Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checks · since 2020Bullpen CapitalSan Francisco · $2M – $4M checks · since 2015Comet LabsSan FranciscoGeneral CatalystSan Francisco · $30M checks · since 2016Lux CapitalNew York · $100K – $100M checks · since 2015M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Seattle · $100K – $10M checks · since 2017One Planet GroupWalnut CreekQualcomm VenturesSan Diego · $5M checks · since 2017R/GA VenturesBrooklynSony Ventures CorporationTokyoU.S. Air Forcesince 2020Wonder VenturesLos Angeles · $100K – $1.5M checks

Co-founders at Airmap

GM
Gregory McNealExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. UP PartnersPartnercurrent2020 — presentSanta Monica, California, United States
  2. AirMapCo-Founder2015 — 2021Santa Monica, CA
  3. jetAVIVACo-Founder & CEO2006 — 2014
  4. Eclipse AviationFlight Test Engineer2005 — 2006
  5. Eclipse AviationAircraft Sales2004 — 2005
  6. Tom's AircraftAircraft Sales2003 — 2004
  7. Justice AviationFlight Instructor2000 — 2001

Skills & more

Strategic Planning16Aviation99Aircraft92Entrepreneurship81Aerospace59Start-ups51General Aviation42Business Planning28Mergers & Acquisitions16Business Strategy22
  • Remote Pilot — Small Unmanned Aircraft System
  • Airline Transport Pilot — Airplane Single and Multiengine Land, Airplane Single Engine Sea and Glider (Commercial Pilot), Rotorcraft Helicopter (Private Pilot), B-747-4, BE-300, CE-500, CE-510S, CE-525S, EA-500S, EMB-500, EMB-505, SF-50
  • Flight Instructor — Airplane Single and Multiengine, Instrument Airplane

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Investments

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Colleagues at UP Partners

Adam Grosser
Chairman and Managing Partner at UP Partners
Alex Garcia Lautzenheiser
Senior Associate at UP Partners
Ally Warson
Partner at UP Partners
Christian Bailey
Venture Partner at UP Partners
Colby Goff
Venture Partner at UP Partners
Cyrus Sigari
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at UP Partners
Daniel Buchmueller
Venture Partner at UP Partners
Eric Hirshberg
Venture Partner at UP Partners

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Adam Grosser
Chairman and Managing Partner at UP Partners
Ally Warson
Partner at UP Partners
Christian Bailey
Venture Partner at UP Partners
Colby Goff
Venture Partner at UP Partners
Daniel Buchmueller
Venture Partner at UP Partners
Eric Hirshberg
Venture Partner at UP Partners

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ben Marcus?
Ben Marcus, serial founder of jetAVIVA and AirMap and a thousands‑hour pilot across 100+ aircraft types, focuses on hardtech transforming mobility and works with incumbents and sovereign wealth funds.
Where does Ben Marcus work?
Ben Marcus is Founder of Airmap and Managing Partner at UP Partners.
What does Ben Marcus invest in?
Ben Marcus invests in AI & Machine Learning, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Space Tech.
What check size does Ben Marcus write?
Ben Marcus typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
What companies did Ben Marcus found?
Ben Marcus founded Airmap.
What companies has Ben Marcus invested in?
Investments tracked here include Hoopo, Loft Dynamics, PartsPulse, Point One Navigation, SaySo, VOOM, Voyant Photonics, Ware.
Where did Ben Marcus go to school?
Ben Marcus studied at Purdue University (B.S., Aviation Technology); Santa Monica High School.

Founder mafias

UP Partners mafia2

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