Mark Vadon Overview
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Angel
- Status
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Active
- Investments
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17
- Portfolio
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9
- Exits
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6
Mark Vadon General Information
Description
Mr. Mark Vadon is an Angel Investor. He serves as a Board Member at Athletic Greens, Liberty Interactive, Rad Power Bikes, New Engen, FlyHomes, Athletic Greens, Qurate Retail Group, and Crowd Cow. He also serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman at Big Sky Growth Partners. In 2009, he Co-founded zulily, Inc., a daily deals site for moms, babies, and kids, and served as the Chairman of its Board of directors until Zulily was acquired by Liberty Interactive Corporation in 2015. In 1999, he founded Blue Nile, Inc., the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, and served as the Chairman of its Board of directors. He also served as Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President at Blue Nile. He was an early investor and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Chewy. Prior to founding Blue Nile, he worked as a Consultant for Bain & Company from December 1995 to March 1999. He holds a B.A. in Social Studies from Harvard University and an M.B.A. from Stanford University.
Business Details
Investor Status
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Corporate Office
- United States
Mark Vadon Investments (17)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
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| Vouched | 27-Feb-2023 | Later Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | ||
| AG1 | 25-Jan-2022 | Other Consumer Non-Durables | Generating Revenue | |||
| Fuzzy | 12-Nov-2021 | Other Services (B2C Non-Financial) | Out of Business | |||
| Vouched | 23-Sep-2021 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| Super Coffee | 09-Aug-2021 | Beverages | Generating Revenue | |||
| Lovevery | 01-Aug-2021 | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | Generating Revenue | |||
| Supergreat | 06-Jul-2021 | Social/Platform Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| Thrive Market | 01-Oct-2020 | Internet Retail | Generating Revenue | |||
| Allbirds | 28-Sep-2020 | Later Stage VC | Footwear | Generating Revenue/Not Profitable | ||
| Outdoor Voices | 29-Jul-2020 | Later Stage VC | Clothing | Generating Revenue |
Mark Vadon Exits (6)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
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| Outdoor Voices | 15-May-2024 | Buyout/LBO | |
| Supergreat | 25-Oct-2023 | ||
| Fuzzy | 20-Jun-2023 | ||
| Pill Club | 18-Apr-2023 | ||
| Sweetgreen | 18-Nov-2021 | IPO | |
| Allbirds | 03-Nov-2021 | IPO |
Mark Vadon Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
Investments by Industry
Investments by Year
Investments by Region
Mark Vadon Co-Investors (89)
| Name | With | Exits | Lead Partner | Series | Industry |
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| Correlation Ventures | 2 |
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| David Peacock |
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| Benchmark Capital Holdings |
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| Eastward Capital Partners |
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Mark Vadon FAQs
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Who is Mark Vadon?
Mark Vadon is an angel Investor who has made 17 investments.
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What kind of investor is Mark Vadon?
Mark Vadon is an angel investor.
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What does Mark Vadon do?
As an angel investor, Mark Vadon invests personal money into promising companies, typically in exchange for equity.
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How many board seats does Mark Vadon hold?
Mark Vadon holds 4 board seats including AG1, Rad Power Bikes, Flyhomes, and Crowd Cow.
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What has Mark Vadon invested in?
Mark Vadon has made numerous investments in companies like Vouched, AG1, and Fuzzy within the Business/Productivity Software, Consumer Non-Durables, and Services (B2C Non-Financial) industries.
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What has Mark Vadon invested in recently?
Mark Vadon's latest investment was on 27-Feb-2023 in Vouched, a company within the Business/Productivity Software industry.
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