Bobby Pelz Jr.

General Partner atTrailhead CapitalBoulder, Colorado

Bobby Pelz is a founding partner at Trailhead Capital and co-founder of McDonald Pelz. He has over 45 years of experience in grain marketing and founded Trailhead Capital in 2017.

What Bobby can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Career

  1. McDonald Pelz · Co-Founder
  2. Trailhead Capital · Founding Partner
    Now

Companies founded

McDonald PelzTrailhead Capital

Focus

Food & Agriculturesustainable sectorsgrains

Education

Hamilton College, BA in environmental sciencesCornell University, graduate Mandarin Language program

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Who is Bobby Pelz Jr.?

Bobby Pelz is a founding partner at Trailhead Capital and co-founder of McDonald Pelz. He has over 45 years of experience in grain marketing and founded Trailhead Capital in 2017.

How much does Bobby Pelz Jr. invest?

Trailhead Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Bobby Pelz Jr.?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Bobby in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Trailhead Capital backed works better.

What did Bobby Pelz Jr. do before Trailhead Capital?

Co-Founder at McDonald Pelz.

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