Marlon Nichols
InvestorManaging Partner at MaC Venture Capital
Los Angeles, California
Writes $500K – $2M checks · typically $1M
About
Marlon Nichols pioneered cultural investing—identifying tech demand via music, sports, fashion, and entertainment trends—and, drawing on his global upbringing and Intel Capital experience, coaches underestimated founders on go-to-market and storytelling.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechCrypto & Web3CybersecurityDeep TechDeveloper ToolsDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFintechFuture of WorkGamingHardwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentRoboticsSaaSSocial
Experience
- MaC Venture CapitalCo-Founder & Managing General Partnercurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- Cornell SC Johnson College of BusinessAdjunct Professor, entrepreneurship and venture capital2018 — 2021
- Cross Culture VenturesCo-Founder & Managing Partner2015 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
- Intel CapitalPartner2013 — 2015Santa Clara, CA
- Intel CapitalAssociate Director (Venture Capital Investor)2011 — 2013Santa Clara, CA
- Peninsula College FundBoard of Director2012 — 2015Redwood City, CA
- Rise to CollegeFounder & Co-Chairman2007 — 2015
- BR Venture FundPresident & Chief Operating Officer2010 — 2011
- IntelAccelerated Leadership Program Intern2010
- Edgewater Strategy ServicesPrincipal Strategist2005 — 2009
- Frictionless CommerceEngagement Manager2002 — 2004
- MarketSoft Corp.Consultant2001
- Breakaway SolutionsConsultant2000 — 2001
Education
- Cornell Johnson Graduate School of ManagementMBA, Entrepreneurship and Private Equity2009 — 2011
- Northeastern UniversityBS, Business & MIS1995 — 2000
Skills & more
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Mergers & AcquisitionsBusiness DevelopmentE-commerceBusiness PlanningCloud ComputingStrategyEnterprise SoftwareLeadershipFrom Marlon's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management80
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Also attended Northeastern University211
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Shared employers
Also worked at Cross Culture Ventures3
Also worked at Intel Capital261
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Also worked at Breakaway Solutions3
Deals · 6
Janta Power Inc.Board seat
via MaC Venture Capital · filed Apr 2026 · $8.5M raise
Pipe TechnologiesBoard seat
via MaC Venture Capital · filed Jan 2026 · $30M raise
G CardsBoard seat
via MaC Venture Capital · filed Apr 2024 · $5M raise
PredictionstrikeBoard seat
via MaC Venture Capital · filed Aug 2023 · $10M raise
Purestream Trading TechnologiesBoard seat
via MaC Venture Capital · filed Sep 2022 · $7.9M raise
Sote, Inc.Board seat
via MaC Venture Capital · filed Dec 2021 · $4M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at MaC Venture Capital
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