An angel investor based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Mellody Hobson has one known investment, Ellevest.
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Investment focus
- Stage
- Seed
Contacts
Mellody Hobson portfolio company (1)
- Ellevest
Affiliated funds' portfolios
Co-CEO & President at Ariel Investments, whose known portfolio counts 1 company
- Retail Robotics Solutions
Investor Profile
Founders in the listed sectors Consumer and FinTech, and focus areas Emerging Markets, Financial Analytics, Media and Social Impact will recognize the pattern in this portfolio.
The stage tag on this profile is Seed.
The portfolio and focus above give founders context on whether Mellody Hobson matches their raise.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mellody Hobson?
Mellody Hobson is an angel investor based in Chicago, Illinois, United States with one known investment on file, Ellevest. The sections above list the sectors, stages and firms attached to that record.
What does Mellody Hobson invest in?
Listed sectors include Consumer and FinTech; listed focus areas include Emerging Markets, Financial Analytics, Media and Social Impact. Those tags come from the companies attached to this profile, so they read as a record of what has been backed rather than a stated preference for what comes next.
What stage does Mellody Hobson invest at?
The database lists Mellody Hobson for Seed rounds. Stage is the strongest single filter when you build a target list: an investor with no record at your stage rarely starts with you.
Which firm is Mellody Hobson listed at?
Mellody Hobson is listed as Co-CEO & President at Ariel Investments. 6 other people in the database share a firm with Mellody Hobson.
How do I contact Mellody Hobson?
An email address, a phone number and a LinkedIn page are on file for Mellody Hobson. The address stays masked on this page and is readable inside RaiseHunt after you create an account.
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