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Mel Strong

Investor

General Partner at Next Optimized · General Partner at Next Ventures

Oregon

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Mel Strong is a founding partner at NEXT VENTURES. He spent 17 years at Nike before co-founding the venture capital firm, which focuses on health and wellness companies.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mel Strong?
Mel Strong is a founding partner at NEXT VENTURES. He spent 17 years at Nike before co-founding the venture capital firm, which focuses on health and wellness companies.
Where does Mel Strong work?
Mel Strong is General Partner at Next Optimized and General Partner at Next Ventures.
What check size does Mel Strong write?
Mel Strong typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

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