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Melissa Withers

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Founder and Managing Partner at RevUp Capital · Member at Gaingels · Member at TBD Angels · Board director at Tozuda · Co-founder at Octahedron Rhombus B9K8

Boston / New England

Writes $150K – $250K checks · typically $200K

FoundedOctahedron Rhombus B9K8

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About

Melissa Withers is the Founder and Managing Partner of RevUp Capital and an early stage investor who has overseen more than 100 investments. In 2016, she and her partners launched RevUp, one of the first revenue-based funds for early stage companies. She focuses on capital innovation and on supporting founders who build businesses without access to privilege.

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Board director at Tozuda

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Tozuda's investors · 3

Ben Franklin Technology PartnersHarrisburg · $50K – $250K checks · since 2024RevUp CapitalBoston · $350K – $400K checks · since 2024TechstarsBoulder · $220K checks · since 2024

Co-founders at Tozuda

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JESSICA GARCIAExecutive Officer, Director

Co-founder at Octahedron Rhombus B9K8

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Octahedron Rhombus B9K8's investors · 1

RevUp CapitalBoston · $350K – $400K checks

Co-founders at Octahedron Rhombus B9K8

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Allan TearCo-founder

Experience

  1. RevUp CapitalGeneral Partner & Co-Founder, RevUp Capitalcurrent2016 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
  2. TBD AngelsMembercurrent2024 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
  3. Tozuda, Inc.Board Membercurrent2022 — presentPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  4. PEWIN - Private Equity Women Investor NetworkMembercurrent2025 — present
  5. GaingelsMembercurrent2024 — present
  6. StateraBoard Member2020 — 2025
  7. TechstarsMentor in Residence TechStars Boston2019 — 2021Greater Boston
  8. BetaspringManaging Director // Nerd Whisperer2011 — 2015Providence, Rhode Island Area
  9. Business Innovation FactoryCofounder and Executive Director2006 — 2010
  10. Rhode Island Economic Development CorporationDirector of Communications and Market Development2005 — 2008
  11. Whitehead InstituteAssistant Director of Communications and Public Affairs1999 — 2005

Skills & more

Capital Raising4Go-to-Market Strategy5Startups4Marketing Strategy1Deal Sourcing1Deal Closure2Due Diligence1Investments1Portfolio ManagementWomen Owned BusinessEarly Stage Investment1Early Stage Ventures
+12 moreEarly Stage CompaniesEarly-Stage StartupsTeam LeadershipC SuiteBusiness StrategyNew Business DevelopmentSaasWorking with InvestorsInvestor RelationsInvestor ReportingStrategyLeadership

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Melissa Withers?
Melissa Withers is the Founder and Managing Partner of RevUp Capital and an early stage investor who has overseen more than 100 investments. In 2016, she and her partners launched RevUp, one of the first revenue-based funds for early stage companies. She focuses on capital innovation and on supporting founders who build businesses without access to privilege.
Where does Melissa Withers work?
Melissa Withers is Co-founder of Octahedron Rhombus B9K8 and Founder and Managing Partner at RevUp Capital and Board director at Tozuda.
What check size does Melissa Withers write?
Melissa Withers typically writes checks of $150K – $250K.
What companies did Melissa Withers found?
Melissa Withers founded Octahedron Rhombus B9K8.
Where did Melissa Withers go to school?
Melissa Withers studied at Northeastern University (Master of Arts - MA, Technical / Science Communications); Rhode Island College (B.A, English Literature); Coventry High School.

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