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Rico Mallozzi

Investor

Partner at 359 Capital

San Francisco, California

Writes $1M – $5M checks · typically $2.5M

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

AdamunlockedRico: together at Cisco (2014–2015)
Rico: together at Cisco
×8Rico: together at Sapphire Ventures
×2Rico: together at University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business

About

Rico Mallozzi is a Vice President at the early-stage firm Sapphire Sport, where he sources and leads deals across media, crypto, entertainment, and consumer software, with particular interest in virtual worlds and decentralized technology. He has worked on investments including FalconX, Tonal, Flowhaven, Manticore, and Buzzer, and serves as a board observer at Flowhaven. Before venture, he worked at renewable energy startups and later at Cisco and SAP, and has advised entrepreneurs in Indonesia and Sri Lanka on social venture fund business models, having lived and worked in Italy, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Thailand.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyCrypto & Web3E-commerceFintechFoodTechGamingHealthtechIoTMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSocialTravel & Hospitality

Experience

  1. 359 CapitalPartnercurrent2025 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  2. 359 CapitalPrincipal2021 — 2025New York City Metropolitan Area
  3. Sapphire Ventures, LLCSr. Director GTM Operations2020 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Sapphire Ventures, LLCDirector of Portfolio Growth2017 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
  5. SAPStrategic Business Development, Principal Consultant2016 — 2017Greater Boston
  6. SAP AribaIMPACT Leadership Member- Strategic Projects, Office of the President2016Greater Philadelphia
  7. SAPIMPACT Leadership Member- HCP/ESCM APJ Sales Strategy2016Singapore
  8. SAPIMPACT Leadership Member- Corporate Development2015Greater Philadelphia Area
  9. CiscoEnablement Manager-Cloud Services2014 — 2015Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
  10. Carex TechnologiesProject Manager2013 — 2014South Bend-Mishawaka Region
  11. Mercy CorpsIntern2014
  12. IBMSpecial Project Member2013
  13. VChargeStrategy and Marketing Intern2013Providence, Rhode Island
  14. Mallozzi Electric/GreenLight Energy SolutionsDirector of Business Operations2008 — 2013

Skills & more

Marketing Strategy15SEO9Business Development12Financial Analysis7New Business Development8Sales Management6Product Marketing5Product Management4Social Media Marketing4Business StrategyDirect Sales2Operations Management2
+8 moreStrategic Financial PlanningSales PresentationsMarketing AnalyticsMarketing ManagementProject ManagementValue PropositionsMarketing CommunicationsStrategy

From Rico's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

FalconXFlowhaven

Per curated public sources.

Colleagues at 359 Capital

David Hartwig
Operating Partner at Sapphire Ventures
Joshua Gilbert
Investor at TMV Logistics
Mackenzie Chapman
Investor at Battery Ventures

Network1

Daniel Gross
Meta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDG and Safe Superintelligence

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rico Mallozzi?
Rico Mallozzi is a Vice President at the early-stage firm Sapphire Sport, where he sources and leads deals across media, crypto, entertainment, and consumer software, with particular interest in virtual worlds and decentralized technology. He has worked on investments including FalconX, Tonal, Flowhaven, Manticore, and Buzzer, and serves as a board observer at Flowhaven. Before venture, he worked at renewable energy startups and later at Cisco and SAP, and has advised entrepreneurs in Indonesia and Sri Lanka on social venture fund business models, having lived and worked in Italy, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Thailand.
Where does Rico Mallozzi work?
Rico Mallozzi is Partner at 359 Capital.
What does Rico Mallozzi invest in?
Rico Mallozzi invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Creator Economy, Crypto & Web3, E-commerce, Fintech, FoodTech, Gaming, Healthtech, IoT, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Social, Travel & Hospitality.
What check size does Rico Mallozzi write?
Rico Mallozzi typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
What companies has Rico Mallozzi invested in?
Investments tracked here include FalconX, Flowhaven.
Where did Rico Mallozzi go to school?
Rico Mallozzi studied at University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Analytics & Leadership); Bryant University (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, Economics); John Cabot University (Study Abroad in Rome Italy).

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Also attended University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business92

Ann PauloseSenior Investor Relations Associate at GreycroftJay JohnsonBoard Member at CincyTechDomenica CevallosAssociate at Fin CapitalMichael BrannanSr. Associate at Volition CapitalEdward KimInvestor at Side Door VenturesAmy PersohnChief Operating Officer at Navitas Capital

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Also attended Bryant University35

Christine MurphyInvestor at TRANSFORMATION CAPITALChris MooreChief Financial Officer at K5 GlobalJason KingChief Financial Officer at ConvergeAna SuarezLegal & Compliance at Rocana VenturesCaitlyn GriffinController at Tribe Capital FirstlookChristofer FloresSoftware Engineer at Struck Capital

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Also attended John Cabot University16

Alessio FanelliPartner and CTO at Decibel; co-host of the Latent Space podcastCaitlyn McDuffeeCFO at Sonoma Brands CapitalLorenzo CastelliCo-Founder and Managing Director at Alchimia InvestmentsJana IrisInvestor at Tq Ventures LlcSean BrownAnalyst at VCFA GroupStan RudoiHead of Credit at Xsolla

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Shared employers

Also worked at Sapphire Ventures, LLC83

John TorreyVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupNino MarakovicPartner, CEO at Sapphire VenturesJai DasPartner, President at Sapphire VenturesRajeev DhamPartner at Sapphire VenturesCathy GaoPartner at Sapphire VenturesAnders RanumPartner at Sapphire Ventures

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Also worked at SAP268

John TorreyVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupAnders RanumPartner at Sapphire VenturesRami BranitzkyPartner at Sapphire VenturesAnne GheriniChief Marketing Officer at Sierra VenturesIlanInvestor at Eudemian VenturesSteve ShafferOperating Partner at Volition Capital

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Also worked at Cisco534

Peter FentonGeneral Partner at BenchmarkCyan BanisterCo-founder & General Partner at Long Journey VenturesAdamAdvisor at Clear VenturesHowardAdvisor at Clear VenturesWendy XiaoPartner at NorthzoneClay RobbinsForward Deployed Partner at Slow Ventures

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Also worked at Mercy Corps13

Justin LedbetterChief Operating Officer, Marlan Space at Cortado VenturesCameron PeakePartner at Restive VenturesAlpen ShethInvestment Partner at Borderless VentureArmelle PatokiFinance Manager at Mercy Corps VenturesScott OnderChief Investment Officer at Mercy Corps VenturesLillian AlexanderDirector of Impact at Mercy Corps Ventures

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