Cory Moelis
InvestorFounding Partner at Ground Up Ventures
New York City
Writes $250K β $1.5M checks Β· typically $375K
About
Cory Moelis, from a multigenerational Thoroughbred racing family and board member of the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation, brings an unusual nontech background and accessibility, often responding to cold outreach.
Cory Moelis @corymoelis
Kentucky Derby Eve Picks! 1. The Puma 2. Chief Wallabee 3. Further Ado 4. Renegade 5. Commandment Good luck!
May 1, 2026 Β· β₯ 1
Cory Moelis @corymoelis
Finding a warm intro path is always challenge. Great use of ai agents to make this effortless. https://t.co/DcTaMwdmHb
Apr 23, 2026 Β· β₯ 4
Cory Moelis @corymoelis
A rocketship rocketship! Let's go @PhilipJohnston!! Such a special founder and it's been incredible and educational to watch him build this. https://t.co/V5X2f6H9pf
Mar 30, 2026 Β· β₯ 3 Β· β 1
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceFintechPropTechSaaS
Experience
- Ground Up VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2016 β presentGreater New York City Area
- Derby GamesHead of Product2013 β 2016New York
- Los Angeles KingsManager, Research & Analytics2013Greater Los Angeles Area
- Moelis & CompanyAnalyst2011 β 2013New York
Education
- The Wharton School2007 β 2011
- The Wharton SchoolMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Skills & more
From Cory's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended The Wharton School1,323
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Shared employers
Also worked at Los Angeles Kings1
Also worked at Moelis & Company58
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Colleagues at Ground Up Ventures
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Network10
Investors connected to Cory in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.