Brett deMarrais
InvestorPartner at Ludlow Ventures
Detroit, Michigan
Writes $50K – $1M checks · typically $250K
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Jonathon TriestunlockedBrett: together at Ludlow Ventures (2012–2026)
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About
Brett deMarrais is unusually founder-first, openly confronting investor–friend tension and prioritizing founders against short-term fund interests; he entered VC at friend Jonathon Triest's invitation, likening it to a romantic comedy.
Contact· published on Brett's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechSaaSSector Agnostic
Experience
- Ludlow VenturesPartnercurrent2015 — present
- Ludlow VenturesPrincipalcurrent2012 — presentDetroit, MI
- WeditFounder2009 — 2012
- Out of the Blue EntertainmentSummer Intern2009Greater Los Angeles Area
Skills & more
Customer Service5Entrepreneurship47Social Media15Project Management3Product Development4Business Development8Start-ups19Online Advertising6Facebook15Social Media Marketing20Creative Direction8Television5
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Colleagues at Ludlow Ventures
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Balaji SrinivasanScout
Angel investor and founder of The Network School
Austin OgilvieScout
Angel investor
Jonathon TriestScout
Founder and Managing Partner at Ludlow Ventures
Namek Zu'biScout
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Silicon Badia
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Nihal MehtaScout
Co-Founder and General Partner at Eniac Ventures
Hadley Harris
Co-Founder and General Partner at Eniac Ventures
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Kamran Ansari
Venture Partner at Infinity Ventures
Ludwig Pierre Schulze
Board Director at Basecamp Fund
Raju Rishi
General Partner at RRE Ventures
Vic Singh
General Partner at RRE Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brett deMarrais?
- Brett deMarrais is unusually founder-first, openly confronting investor–friend tension and prioritizing founders against short-term fund interests; he entered VC at friend Jonathon Triest's invitation, likening it to a romantic comedy.
- Where does Brett deMarrais work?
- Brett deMarrais is Partner at Ludlow Ventures.
- What does Brett deMarrais invest in?
- Brett deMarrais invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Fintech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- What check size does Brett deMarrais write?
- Brett deMarrais typically writes checks of $50K – $1M.
- Where did Brett deMarrais go to school?
- Brett deMarrais studied at University of Michigan.
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