Joseph Melohn
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
Expansion Venture Capital
Investments
4+ companies
Focus
Enterprise, Consumer
About Joseph Melohn
Joseph Melohn is a co-founder and the President of Expansion Venture Capital, an early-stage firm that describes itself as entrepreneur-led venture capital and invests in founders rather than following other investors. A private investor and entrepreneur, he has helped fund and manage multiple companies, and he has invested in real estate, banking and energy as well as working with many funds in the asset-based lending sector. He sits on the boards of directors of Yieldstreet and Esquire Bank. He co-founded Expansion with Ryan Melohn, the firm's co-founder and chief operating officer, and the firm's portfolio includes Carta, Postmates, Lemonade, Allbirds, Turo, The RealReal, Firebase, Latch, Transfix, Via, Life360, Yieldstreet and AngelList.
Focus Areas
Investment Stage
Notable Investments
Investment Profile
Joseph Melohn is a Co-Founder & President, Expansion Venture Capital at Expansion Venture Capital.
Joseph's investment focus spans Enterprise, Consumer, Marketplace, Fintech, SaaS, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments in Joseph's portfolio include Allbirds. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joseph Melohn?
Joseph Melohn is a Co-Founder & President, Expansion Venture Capital at Expansion Venture Capital. Their investment focus includes Enterprise, Consumer, Marketplace.
What does Joseph Melohn invest in?
Joseph Melohn focuses on investments in Enterprise, Consumer, Marketplace, Fintech, SaaS through Expansion Venture Capital. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What are Joseph Melohn's most notable investments?
Joseph Melohn's notable portfolio investments include Carta, Postmates, Lemonade, Allbirds. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
What firm is Joseph Melohn at?
Joseph Melohn is currently at Expansion Venture Capital, serving as Co-Founder & President, Expansion Venture Capital.
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