Fundraising Fox

Marlon Thompson

Investor

BBFI Venture Scout at Zeal Capital Partners

Vancouver, BC

Writes $100K – $1M checks · typically $300K

Find your path to Marlon

479 people in our graph share verified history with Marlon — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Hannah DitmarsunlockedMarlon: together at lululemon (2021–2022)
×2Marlon: together at LOI - League of Innovators
Marlon: together at LOI Venture
Marlon: together at Abercrombie & Fitch

Experience

  1. Opening RoundFoundercurrent2024 — presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  2. Zeal Capital PartnersBBFI Venture Scoutcurrent2025 — present
  3. College of Physicians and Surgeons of British ColumbiaAppointed Committee Member & Co-chaircurrent2023 — presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  4. BlackTech Capital (BTC)Advisory Board Membercurrent2026 — present
  5. BroodAdvisory Board Membercurrent2021 — presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  6. QueerTechBoard Member2021 — 2025Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  7. SpringChief Experience Officer - CXO2023 — 2024Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  8. LOI VentureVenture Partner2022 — 2023
  9. Future CapitalFounder (acquired by Spring, 2023)2020 — 2023
  10. lululemonAmbassador2019 — 2022Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  11. lululemonAdvisory Council Member2020 — 2021Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  12. Highline BetaProgram Director2019 — 2020Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  13. LOI - League of InnovatorsDirector Of Programs2017 — 2019Vancouver, Canada Area
  14. The Next Big Thing COProgram Manager2017Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  15. FreelanceBusiness Operations Consultant2015 — 2016Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  16. Kit and AceRetail Operations Specialist2014 — 2015Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  17. IndochinoSenior Retail Operations Manager (Promoted from Retail Operations Manager)2013 — 2014
  18. Abercrombie & FitchStore Manager (Promoted from Assistant Manager)2006 — 2011
  19. Western UniversityResearch Assistant2008 — 2009London, ON
  20. Elections CanadaCentral Polling Supervisor2006 — 2008London, Canada Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Project Management24Scheduling19Training17Microsoft Office3Adaptive5Financial Planning2Critical Thinking7Public Speaking2Leadership9Personnel Recruiting3Facilitation1Strong Leadership Skills4
+6 moreDecision MakingAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft ExcelTime ManagementManagementSocial Media

From Marlon's professional profile.

Colleagues at Zeal Capital Partners

Aarti Chandna
SV2 Board Member at Silicon Valley
Adam Smith
Associate at Zeal Capital Partners
Alex Alonso
Advisory Board; Chief Knowledge Officer, SHRM at Zeal Capital Partners
Bianca Phillip
Associate, Pre-seed Vehicle at Zeal Capital Partners
Cecilia Gonzalo
Partner at Oberland Capital
David Dubinsky
Chief Financial Officer at Oberland Capital
Jennifer Tescher
Advisory Board; Founder & CEO, Financial Health Network at Zeal Capital Partners
Lara Metcalf
Chief Portfolio Officer and Member, Operating Committee at The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation

Network2

Alex Read
Investor at LOI Venture
Christopher Gora
Investor at LOI Venture

Investors connected to Marlon in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marlon Thompson?
Venture Partner at LOI Venture
Where does Marlon Thompson work?
Marlon Thompson is BBFI Venture Scout at Zeal Capital Partners.
What check size does Marlon Thompson write?
Marlon Thompson typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
Where did Marlon Thompson go to school?
Marlon Thompson studied at Western University (B.A., Political Science + English Language and Literature).

Founder mafias

Zeal Capital Partners mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Nasir QadreeFounder and Managing PartnerFounded Zealvc +1Damola OgundipeBBFI Venture ScoutFounded Plural Policy +1Nathalie WaltonBPI Venture ScoutFounded Expectful

Highline Beta mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Alistair CrollInvestor & GTM AdvisorFounded Startupfest +1Ian CarnevaleVP, Growth OpsFounded Andela

LOI Venture mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Ryan HolmesGeneral PartnerFounded Hootsuite

Same school

Also attended Western University345

Jasmine YangVice President at Sapphire VenturesKevin GaburaInvestor at Craft VenturesTanuj DuttaGeneral Partner at Congruent VenturesLindsay HamiltonInvestment Manager - Finance at Emerald Technology Ventures AgMichelle KwokPrincipal at Draper AssociatesJenny HeFounder & General Partner at Position Ventures

+ 339 more

Shared employers

Also worked at QueerTech1

Dana RamnarineHead of Talent at BKR Capital

Also worked at Highline Beta14

Marcus DanielsCEO and Founding Partner at Highline BetaBen YoskovitzCPO and Founding Partner at Highline BetaAndrea PoptsisCFO at Amplify CapitalRebecca JohnChief of Staff at Highline BetaElizabeth van MonsjouSenior Director of Venture Strategy, Research at Highline BetaHenry LiSenior Product Designer at Highline Beta

+ 8 more

Also worked at LOI - League of Innovators9

Michelle KwokPrincipal at Draper AssociatesDaniel DuboisInvestor at Side Door VenturesJustin MassarDigital Operations & Venture Engagement Manager at SVG Ventures | THRIVEDana RamnarineHead of Talent at BKR CapitalJoanna Buczkowska-McCumberStrategy and Impact Advisor at Alacrity CanadaDaniel MartinezFounder at Units

+ 3 more

Also worked at Indochino1

Christoph BraunFounding Partner at Acton Capital