Marco M.

𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 ➤ 𝗔𝗘𝗬𝗘 - 𝗜𝗣𝗢 - $𝟮.𝟬𝗕 ➤ 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗼𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 - 𝗠&𝗔 - $𝟮𝟱𝟬𝗺 (𝗔𝗰𝗾. 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁) ➤ 𝗢𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗶 - 𝗠&𝗔 - $𝟰𝟬𝟬𝗺 (𝗔𝗰𝗾. 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮) ➤ 𝗔𝗠𝗣 - 𝗠&𝗔 - 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 (𝗔𝗰𝗾. 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗗) ➤ 𝗪𝗘𝗝𝗢 - 𝗜𝗣𝗢 - $𝟭.𝟱𝗕 ➤ 𝗲𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗪𝗲𝗿𝗸𝘀 - 𝗠&𝗔 - $𝟮𝟬𝟬𝗺 (𝗔𝗰𝗾. 𝗯𝘆 𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗟) ➤ 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗶 - 𝗠&𝗔 - 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 (𝗔𝗰𝗾. 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲) As a Co-Founder & General Partner of HELLA Ventures, I honed my expertise in early-stage investments, focusing on companies offering innovative products and services to the industrial space. This experience laid the groundwork for my current role as Co-Founder & General Partner at Essentia Ventures. At Essentia, we've expanded upon the successful strategy of HELLA Ventures, targeting early-stage investments in the industrial and physical industries. This evolution represents a strategic continuation and amplification of the investment philosophy that propelled HELLA Ventures, now broadened to encompass a wider industrial spectrum. Essentia Ventures builds upon the proven foundation of HELLA Ventures, leveraging my extensive experience from both the traditional automotive sector and Silicon Valley's vibrant startup ecosystem. This unique blend enables us to maximize value creation, now augmented by a significantly enhanced team. I am thrilled to build Essentia with Jordan Greene, Steven Hong and Frank Huber. Frank Huber, a top management executive with a deep understanding of industry dynamics. Jordan and Steven, two founders who have successfully exited their companies, bringing invaluable entrepreneurial insights. Additionally, the professionalism and strategic vision of a former Kleiner Perkins partner infuse Essentia Ventures with a rich blend of experience and acumen. At Essentia Ventures, we embody a philosophy of active engagement, supporting our portfolio companies in key areas like Go-To-Market strategies and industrialization. Our mission is to drive financial returns while fostering industry advancement and innovation, creating a symbiotic ecosystem where startups and investors alike thrive. The essence of our approach is not just to invest but to nurture and grow, ensuring that each investment contributes meaningfully to the evolution of the industries we serve.