Marielle's Notes
Venture Capitalist, Founder,
Born In Japan, Raised In California, Based In San Francisco.
Passionate About Creating And Investing In
The Next Generation Of Founders
closing the gender gap in the entrepreneurial/venture capital ecosystem
Experience
What I am up to
Initial Capital
Founded by a syndicate of serial entrepreneurs, Initial Capital is a global investor in Pre-Seed, Seed, and early Series A companies with a spotlight on games, consumer services, and technology enablers. With the senior team members based in London, the San Francisco Bay Area, Austin, Geneva, and Monaco, our mission is to back the next generation of innovators with unique insights who are building hidden gems and then proudly partner with and champion the pursuits of their visions. These close-knit, collaborative partnerships are defined by our deep respect for the entrepreneur and the immeasurable conviction we offer in their building process toward an enduring digital universe that promises to be the next frontier of gaming and technology.
Founded by a syndicate of serial entrepreneurs, Initial Capital is a global investor in Pre-Seed, Seed, and early Series A companies with a spotlight on games, consumer services, and technology enablers. With the senior team members based in London, the San Francisco Bay Area, Austin, Geneva, and Monaco, our mission is to back the next generation of innovators with unique insights who are building hidden gems and then proudly partner with and champion the pursuits of their visions. These close-knit, collaborative partnerships are defined by our deep respect for the entrepreneur and the immeasurable conviction we offer in their building process toward an enduring digital universe that promises to be the next frontier of gaming and technology.
htmelle
htmelle is creating the next generation of female founders by working with high school girls on every step of the entrepreneurial process— from ideating solutions to local or global issues to prototyping and testing them, while concurrently building their foundational creative, computer science, and financial skills and mentoring their budding entrepreneurial and leadership instincts.
htmelle is creating the next generation of female founders by working with high school girls on every step of the entrepreneurial process— from ideating solutions to local or global issues to prototyping and testing them, while concurrently building their foundational creative, computer science, and financial skills and mentoring their budding entrepreneurial and leadership instincts.
The Women's Building
The Women's Building is a women-led, non-profit arts and education community center in the Mission district of San Francisco, California. The organization advocates self-determination, gender equality, and social justice for over 20,000 women annually.
The Women's Building is a women-led, non-profit arts and education community center in the Mission district of San Francisco, California. The organization advocates self-determination, gender equality, and social justice for over 20,000 women annually.
Companies
The Foundation
2018
2020
Venture Capital
2021
CORE PROGRAM
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