Bre Pettis is the Founder and CEO of Bantam Tools and an active angel investor based in New York, New York. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.
Bre Pettis is the Founder and CEO of Bantam Tools and an active angel investor based in New York, New York, who previously co-founded and led MakerBot Industries to a $403 million acquisition by Stratasys in 2013. He primarily invests in early-stage companies with a strong focus on hardware, robotics, 3D printing, and the broader maker movement. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, he has made 15 documented angel investments as an independent investor. His notable portfolio includes hardware and maker-focused companies such as Glowforge, Local Motors, CARMERA, and Nautilus Labs. Pettis distinguishes himself by dedicating his life to developing infrastructure that empowers people to be creative, a philosophy rooted in his background from puppeteering to teaching and creating tutorial videos. He also founded NYCResistor, a Brooklyn hacker collective, and serves as an advisor in the technology sector while maintaining an independent entrepreneurial role.
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