Steve Martocci

Steve Martocci is a New York-based tech entrepreneur and active angel investor who serves as Co-Founder. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Steve Martocci

Steve Martocci is a New York-based tech entrepreneur and active angel investor who serves as Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Blade, while also co-founding GroupMe and Splice. His investment thesis centers on funding and advising early-stage consumer internet startups, social networking platforms, and digital marketplaces. Martocci has made approximately 20 angel investments, with his most recent recorded deal being a June 2023 investment in Breakaway, an entertainment company. Notable portfolio companies include TransferWise (now Wise), SmartThings, and Breakaway, alongside his own ventures GroupMe, Splice, and Blade. GroupMe was acquired by Skype for $85 million just one year after launch, and Splice raised over $150 million to reach a $500M+ valuation. Martocci attributes much of his success to timing and luck, and he has shared insights on the critical venture capital question of whether a startup has a viable market for its product.

Steve Martocci at a glance

Role
Co-founder, Executive Chairman, and Chief of Strategy
Location
New York, New York, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
General
Portfolio companies listed
12
Investments recorded
12

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What does Steve Martocci invest in?
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Where is Steve Martocci based?
Steve Martocci is based in New York, New York, United States.

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