James Mertz
InvestorManaging Partner at SpaceFund
Houston, Texas
Writes $250K – $1M checks · typically $500K
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Viswa SankaranarayananunlockedJames: together at The University of Texas at Austin (2000)
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×4James: together at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Experience
- Mithril MineralsChief Commercial Officer (CCO)current2024 — presentUnited States
- Townsend MertzManaging Directorcurrent2018 — presentUnited States
- Mertz HoldingsPartnercurrent2007 — presentTexas
- Neurodyn Inc. (Alpha Cognition spun out)Board Membercurrent2013 — presentPEI, Canada
- Mertz Ranch Co.Ranchercurrent1992 — present
- Mertz EnergyPresident2011 — 2026
- FTW VenturesLP Advisor2019 — 2025
- Reach Production SolutionsBoard Observer2011 — 2021Houston, Texas
- Resonant Venture PartnersVenture Advisor2010 — 2021
- SIPES Houston ChapterChairman2014 — 2017
- AmphenolBusiness Development, Oil & Gas Downhole and Subsea2010 — 2012
- Freescale SemiconductorProduct Marketing Associate2005 — 2008
Skills & more
Energy27Business Strategy31Strategy10Venture Capital26Social Entrepreneurship3Start-ups21Finance6Agriculture3Business Development43Entrepreneurship55Management Consulting5Due Diligence6
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Business PlanningLeadershipCompetitive AnalysisInvestmentsMergersNew Business DevelopmentProduct ManagementFinancial ModelingStrategic PlanningMergers & AcquisitionsCross-functional Team LeadershipEmerging MarketsFrom James's professional profile.
Colleagues at SpaceFund
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is James Mertz?
- Managing Partner at SpaceFund
- Where does James Mertz work?
- James Mertz is Managing Partner at SpaceFund.
- What check size does James Mertz write?
- James Mertz typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
- Where did James Mertz go to school?
- James Mertz studied at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (MBA, International Finance & Entrepreneurial Studies); IESE Business School (MBA, Exchange); The University of Texas at Austin (BSEE, Electrical Engineering).
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Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business468
Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaTige SavageCo-founder at RevolutionWendy XiaoPartner at NorthzoneRob LawrenceSenior Finance Associate at GreycroftHyun KooPartner at March Capital PartnersRichard GuVice President at March Capital Partners
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Also attended IESE Business School333
Avi MeirCo-founder & CEO of PerkJessica WangFP&A Manager at March Capital PartnersCarlos ContiManaging Partner at Inveready Technology Investment GroupGustavo González de la PeñaAnalyst at Inveready Technology Investment GroupIgnacio PuigGeneral Partner at Inveready Technology Investment GroupRobin LiInvestor at GGV Capital
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Also attended The University of Texas at Austin751
Michael DellFounder & CEO of Dell TechnologiesViswa SankaranarayananVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalTodd KleinManaging Partner, Revolution Growth at RevolutionSapna MehtaInvestor at RevolutionAnish AggarwalInvestor at LightbankAndrew ScottSenior Finance Manager at Greycroft
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Shared employers
Also worked at Townsend Mertz1
Also worked at FTW Ventures4
Also worked at Amphenol2
Also worked at Freescale Semiconductor23
Alok VasudevInvestments at Standard CryptoJulia OkuyamaBusiness Development Manager at TransLink CapitalAlex PepeVenture Partner at SmartGateVCJohn StocktonVenture Partner at ATPTheresa Carew BallonExecutive Assistant at Tritium PartnersGregg BartlettChief Technology Officer at GLOBALFOUNDRIES
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