Joe Apprendi
InvestorGeneral Partner at Revel Partners · Executive Officer, Director at Truthset
New York, New York
Writes $1M – $5M checks · typically $3M
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Ryan IsonounlockedJoe: together at Revel Partners (2016–2018)
Joe: together at Predactiv
Joe: together at Narrative
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About
Joe Apprendi is a General Partner and Co-Founder at Revel, with over two decades of experience as a founder, CEO, and investor in SaaS technology companies. He founded Collective, a data-driven ad technology company, serving as CEO from 2006 to 2016 until its acquisition by Zeta Global, and previously held leadership roles at Falk eSolutions, Eyeblaster (now Sizmek), and 24/7 Real Media. He holds a BA in Economics from Oberlin College.
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AdTechMarketing TechSaaS
Executive Officer, Director at Truthset
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Scott McKinleyFounder and CEO
Experience
- Revel PartnersGeneral Partnercurrent2011 — presentGreater New York City Area
- BingiCo-Foundercurrent2025 — presentMontclair, New Jersey, United States
- OmbronetaManaging Partnercurrent2022 — presentBuonconvento, Tuscany, Italy
- PredactivBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- TruthsetBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- LawmaticsBoard Membercurrent2020 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
- Narrative I/OBoard Membercurrent2019 — presentGreater New York City Area
- Curacity Inc.Board Membercurrent2018 — presentGreater New York City Area
- Placements.ioBoard Membercurrent2017 — presentGreater Seattle Area
- BlackCartBoard Member2020 — 2026Toronto, ON
- Symbl.aiBoard Member2019 — 2025Seattle, Washington
- ZylotechBoard Member2018 — 2021Greater Boston Area
- ZypeBoard Member2017 — 2021Greater New York City Area
- Hudson MXBoard Member2018 — 2019Greater New York City Area
- VistoFounder and Executive Chairman2017 — 2019Greater New York City Area
- NexosisBoard Member2017 — 2018Columbus, Ohio Area
- ReceptivBoard Member2011 — 2018Greater New York City Area
- IABExecutive Board Member2012 — 2017Greater New York City Area
- CollectiveFounder and CEO2006 — 2017
- TracxBoard Member2012 — 2016Greater New York City Area
- VidibleBoard Member and Investor2012 — 2014Greater Seattle Area
- Falk eSolutions (now DoubleClick by Google)CEO, North America2003 — 2006New York
- Sizmek (formerly MediaMind)Executive Vice President2001 — 2003
- 24/7 Real MediaSenior Vice President1998 — 2001
- CLIQNOW! Sales GroupFounder1996 — 1998
- MMT Sales IncAccount Executive1992 — 1996Greater New York City Area
Skills & more
Ad Networks79Ad Serving31Rich Media13Behavioral Targeting26Advertising Operations8Mobile Advertising67Digital Media44Web Video8Mobile Marketing33Interactive Marketing15Digital Strategy52Media Buying16
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New MediaAnalyticsStrategic PartnershipsOnline AdvertisingDigital MarketingDisplay AdvertisingAdvertisingOnline MarketingMobile DevicesLead GenerationE-commerceStrategic LeadershipFrom Joe's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
BlackcartCuracityLawmaticsNarrativePlacements.ioSymbl.ai
Investor
AdvisrBuckzyClydeInstntReceptiveSupplyAISymblTrellisVidibleZylotechZype
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Colleagues at Revel Partners
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Joe Apprendi?
- Joe Apprendi is a General Partner and Co-Founder at Revel, with over two decades of experience as a founder, CEO, and investor in SaaS technology companies. He founded Collective, a data-driven ad technology company, serving as CEO from 2006 to 2016 until its acquisition by Zeta Global, and previously held leadership roles at Falk eSolutions, Eyeblaster (now Sizmek), and 24/7 Real Media. He holds a BA in Economics from Oberlin College.
- 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, Clyde, Instnt, Receptive, SupplyAI, Symbl, Trellis, Vidible, Zylotech, Zype.
- Where did Joe Apprendi go to school?
- Joe Apprendi studied at Oberlin College (BA, Economics); New York University; Millville High School.
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Also attended Oberlin College46
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Also attended New York University722
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Shared employers
Also worked at Predactiv2
Also worked at Narrative I/O10
Rick GrinnellFounder and Managing Partner at Glasswing VenturesSam ThompsonFounding Partner at Progress VenturesAdriaan Zur MuhlenManaging Partner at Progress VenturesBob HowerCo-Founder and Partner at G20 VenturesVarun SridharPrincipal at Roo CapitalEric del BalsoFounder and General Partner at Kohala Ventures
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