Max Mullen is the co-founder of Instacart, a grocery delivery platform he launched in 2012. See portfolio and contact routes.
Max Mullen is the co-founder of Instacart, a grocery delivery platform he launched in 2012, and now serves as an active angel investor and advisor to over 100 startups [1][6]. He invests primarily in early-stage technology companies, with a focus on sectors like software services, AI, and workforce tools, often backing founders from the Instacart alumni network [1][10]. His typical investments range from seed to Series A, with a notable check in Gumloop’s Series A in January 2025 [9]. Mullen has backed prominent companies including Mercury, Checkr, Deel, Lattice, and Clubhouse, among others [1][10]. While specific lead/follow behavior is not publicly detailed, he frequently acts as an angel investor rather than a venture fund principal [6][7]. He does not appear to have published distinctive public writing or a formal investment thesis, but emphasizes founder support and culture-building in his advisory role [5][6].
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