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Brandon Maier

Investor

General Partner at LvlUp Ventures

Los Angeles, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Brandon Maier is General Partner and Founder of LvlUp Ventures, an early-stage fund investing in companies with proven product-market fit and diverse leadership teams. He previously co-founded Quake Capital Partners, where he contributed to investments in over 300 companies with 18 exits to date. Maier oversees a venture ecosystem that includes a 2,500+ member scout program and corporate innovation initiatives, and has over 10 years of venture capital experience.

Experience

  1. LvlUp VenturesGeneral Partner and Foundercurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  2. Quake Capital PartnersPortfolio Company Mentorcurrent2019 — present
  3. Quake Capital PartnersFounding Partner2016 — 2019New York City Metropolitan Area
  4. XRC LabsMentorcurrent2021 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  5. TAMID GroupLos Angeles Advisory Board Membercurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  6. FundBetterConsultant2024 — 2025
  7. SPIN LabsPartner & Investor2024 — 2025Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  8. TeloPointAdvisor2020 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
  9. VeteratiMentor2019 — 2024Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  10. Bunker LabsMentor2019 — 2024Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  11. HuddleLead at Huddle2021 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
  12. Sun Scooter, Inc.Advisor2019 — 2023Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  13. Plug and Play Tech CenterEIR & Mentor2019 — 2023Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  14. JoziiCo-founder & CEO2014 — 2016New York City & Los Angeles
  15. BitinstantController2012 — 2014New York, NY

Skills & more

Go-to-Market Strategy18Product ManagementPitch Decks18Start-up Consulting10Growth Hacking6Investor3Connectors2pitch deck4Web Design3Logo Design3Landing Pages1Marketing Materials1
+12 moreVenture CapitalEntrepreneurshipStart-upsSocial Media MarketingPublic SpeakingSocial NetworkingContract NegotiationFundraisingMarketing StrategyEvent PlanningEvent ManagementMarketing

Languages English

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Brandon Maier?
Brandon Maier is General Partner and Founder of LvlUp Ventures, an early-stage fund investing in companies with proven product-market fit and diverse leadership teams. He previously co-founded Quake Capital Partners, where he contributed to investments in over 300 companies with 18 exits to date. Maier oversees a venture ecosystem that includes a 2,500+ member scout program and corporate innovation initiatives, and has over 10 years of venture capital experience.
Where does Brandon Maier work?
Brandon Maier is General Partner at LvlUp Ventures.
What check size does Brandon Maier write?
Brandon Maier typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Brandon Maier go to school?
Brandon Maier studied at New York University (Bachelor of Science (BS), Media, Culture and Communications).

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