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Justin Mares
InvestorVenture Partner at Long Journey Ventures
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Writes $10K – $250K checks · typically $25K
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About
Justin Mares builds companies at the intersection of health and technology. He is currently co-founder and CEO of Truemed, which lets customers use HSA and FSA funds for eligible health purchases. He earlier co-founded Kettle & Fire, a bone broth brand, and co-authored Traction, a book about startup growth. He also writes essays on health, startups, and other topics of interest.
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Co-founded and serves as CEO of Truemed, which enables use of HSA and FSA funds for eligible health purchases. Co-founded Kettle & Fire, a bone broth brand.
- More
- Co-authored Traction, a book on startup growth.
From Justin's own website — common ground for a warm intro.
Deals · 1
Forward Food, Inc.Board seat
via Long Journey Ventures · filed Mar 2023 · $5M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.
Colleagues at Long Journey Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Justin Mares?
- Justin Mares builds companies at the intersection of health and technology. He is currently co-founder and CEO of Truemed, which lets customers use HSA and FSA funds for eligible health purchases. He earlier co-founded Kettle & Fire, a bone broth brand, and co-authored Traction, a book about startup growth. He also writes essays on health, startups, and other topics of interest.
- Where does Justin Mares work?
- Justin Mares is Venture Partner at Long Journey Ventures.
- What check size does Justin Mares write?
- Justin Mares typically writes checks of $10K – $250K.
- What boards does Justin Mares sit on?
- Justin Mares holds tracked board seats at Forward Food, Inc..
- What companies has Justin Mares invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Archive, OpenDelta, Praxis, Revoy, Throne.
Founder mafias
University of Pittsburgh mafia84
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Kettle & Fire mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Long Journey Ventures mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Appsumo mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Truemed mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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