Where does Mel Passarelli work?

Mel Passarelli is Vice Chairperson at Launch NY.

What check size does Mel Passarelli write?

Mel Passarelli typically writes checks of $200K – $1M.

Mel Passarelli

Investor

Vice Chairperson at Launch NY

Greater Boston

Writes $200K – $1M checks

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About

Partner at Arete Advisory Services and former President & CEO of USU Solutions (formerly Aspera), with a 30+ year software industry career. Serves on the Launch NY board.

Invests in

AgTechClimate TechDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechSaaS

Colleagues at Launch NY

Alex Killian

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Aliesa Adelman

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Bobbie Armstrong

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Cort Williams

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Danielle Blount

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mel Passarelli?: Partner at Arete Advisory Services and former President & CEO of USU Solutions (formerly Aspera), with a 30+ year software industry career. Serves on the Launch NY board.
Where does Mel Passarelli work?: Mel Passarelli is Vice Chairperson at Launch NY.
What does Mel Passarelli invest in?: Mel Passarelli invests in AgTech, Climate Tech, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Mel Passarelli write?: Mel Passarelli typically writes checks of $200K – $1M.

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