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Joe Apprendi

Investor

General Partner at Revel Partners · Executive Officer, Director at truth set

New York, New York

Writes $1M – $5M checks · typically $3M

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Chris YoungunlockedJoe: together at Ombroneta (2022–2026)
Joe: together at Predactiv
×2Joe: together at Nexosis
×3Joe: together at Tracx

About

Joe Apprendi is a General Partner and Co-Founder at Revel, a venture firm focused on post-revenue Seed to Series A B2B SaaS and marketplace companies. He has more than two decades of experience as a founder, CEO, and investor in SaaS technology companies. In 2006 he founded Collective, a data-driven ad technology company he led as CEO until its 2016 acquisition by Zeta Global, and he previously held senior roles at Falk eSolutions, Eyeblaster (now Sizmek), and 24/7 Real Media. He currently serves on the boards of several portfolio companies including Placements.io, Curacity, Narrative, Symbl.ai, Blackcart, and Lawmatics.

Contact· published on Joe's own website

Invests in

AdTechMarketing TechSaaS

Beyond investing

Founded
Founded Collective, a data-driven ad technology company, in 2006.
Education
Graduated from Oberlin College with a BA in Economics.
Boards
Served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB).
Awards
Was named to Business Insider's 2014 Silicon Alley List of Technology leaders. Won Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year for Metro NY.

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Executive Officer, Director at truth set

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truth set's investors · 4

Data Point CapitalBoston · since 2024SGH CapitalParis · since 2024Tappan Hill VenturesAnn Arbor · $100K checks · since 2024Ulu VenturesPalo Alto · $2M checks · since 2024

Co-founders at truth set

SMScott McKinley
Scott McKinleyFounder and CEO
SMScott M. McKinley
Scott M. McKinleyFounder

Experience

  1. Revel PartnersGeneral Partnercurrent2011 — presentGreater New York City Area
  2. BingiCo-Foundercurrent2025 — presentMontclair, New Jersey, United States
  3. OmbronetaManaging Partnercurrent2022 — presentBuonconvento, Tuscany, Italy
  4. PredactivBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
  5. TruthsetBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  6. LawmaticsBoard Membercurrent2020 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
  7. Narrative I/OBoard Membercurrent2019 — presentGreater New York City Area
  8. Curacity Inc.Board Membercurrent2018 — presentGreater New York City Area
  9. Placements.ioBoard Membercurrent2017 — presentGreater Seattle Area
  10. BlackCartBoard Member2020 — 2026Toronto, ON
  11. Symbl.aiBoard Member2019 — 2025Seattle, Washington
  12. ZylotechBoard Member2018 — 2021Greater Boston Area
  13. ZypeBoard Member2017 — 2021Greater New York City Area
  14. Hudson MXBoard Member2018 — 2019Greater New York City Area
  15. VistoFounder and Executive Chairman2017 — 2019Greater New York City Area
  16. NexosisBoard Member2017 — 2018Columbus, Ohio Area
  17. ReceptivBoard Member2011 — 2018Greater New York City Area
  18. IABExecutive Board Member2012 — 2017Greater New York City Area
  19. CollectiveFounder and CEO2006 — 2017
  20. TracxBoard Member2012 — 2016Greater New York City Area
  21. VidibleBoard Member and Investor2012 — 2014Greater Seattle Area
  22. Falk eSolutions (now DoubleClick by Google)CEO, North America2003 — 2006New York
  23. Sizmek (formerly MediaMind)Executive Vice President2001 — 2003
  24. 24/7 Real MediaSenior Vice President1998 — 2001
  25. CLIQNOW! Sales GroupFounder1996 — 1998
  26. MMT Sales IncAccount Executive1992 — 1996Greater New York City Area

Skills & more

Ad Networks79Ad Serving31Rich Media13Behavioral Targeting26Advertising Operations8Mobile Advertising67Digital Media44Web Video8Mobile Marketing33Interactive Marketing15Digital Strategy52Media Buying16
+12 moreNew MediaAnalyticsStrategic PartnershipsOnline AdvertisingDigital MarketingDisplay AdvertisingAdvertisingOnline MarketingMobile DevicesLead GenerationE-commerceStrategic Leadership

From Joe's professional profile.

Investments

Board seats

BlackcartCuracityLawmaticsNarrativePlacements.ioSymbl.ai

Investor

AdvisrBuckzyBuckzyClydeCuracityHIVEGEISTInstntPlacements.ioReceptiveSupplyAISymblTracxTraverse DataTrellisVidibleZipdrugZylotechZype

Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.

Colleagues at Revel Partners

Chris Young
General Partner and Co-Founder at Revel
Erwin Plomp
Investor Relations at Revel Partners
Jeff Lunsford
Venture Partner at Revel Partners
John Vincent
General Partner and Co-Founder at Revel
Kevin McGurn
Partner at Revel Partners
Kim Perell
Venture Partner at Revel Partners

Network1

Bill BenedictScout
Founder and Managing Partner at Alpine Meridian

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joe Apprendi?
Joe Apprendi is a General Partner and Co-Founder at Revel, a venture firm focused on post-revenue Seed to Series A B2B SaaS and marketplace companies. He has more than two decades of experience as a founder, CEO, and investor in SaaS technology companies. In 2006 he founded Collective, a data-driven ad technology company he led as CEO until its 2016 acquisition by Zeta Global, and he previously held senior roles at Falk eSolutions, Eyeblaster (now Sizmek), and 24/7 Real Media. He currently serves on the boards of several portfolio companies including Placements.io, Curacity, Narrative, Symbl.ai, Blackcart, and Lawmatics.
Where does Joe Apprendi work?
Joe Apprendi is General Partner at Revel Partners.
What does Joe Apprendi invest in?
Joe Apprendi invests in AdTech, Marketing Tech, SaaS.
What check size does Joe Apprendi write?
Joe Apprendi typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
What boards does Joe Apprendi sit on?
Joe Apprendi holds tracked board seats at Blackcart, Curacity, Lawmatics, Narrative, Placements.io, Symbl.ai.
What companies has Joe Apprendi invested in?
Investments tracked here include Advisr, Buckzy, Buckzy, Clyde, Curacity, HIVEGEIST, Instnt, Placements.io, Receptive, SupplyAI, Symbl, Tracx, and 6 more.
Where did Joe Apprendi go to school?
Joe Apprendi studied at Oberlin College (BA, Economics); New York University; Millville High School.
What awards has Joe Apprendi received?
Was named to Business Insider's 2014 Silicon Alley List of Technology leaders. Won Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year for Metro NY.

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