Charley Ma

Co-Founder & General Partner atPathlight VenturesNew York City

Charley Ma is a co-founder and managing partner at Pathlight Ventures. He previously worked as an operator and head of growth at several companies.

What Charley can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Career

  1. Plaid · head of growth
  2. Ramp · head of growth
  3. Alloy · head of growth
  4. Pathlight Ventures · Managing Partner/Co-Founder
    Now

Companies founded

Pathlight Ventures

Focus

early-stage investingregulated industriesAIvertical industriesSMBs

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Who is Charley Ma?

Charley Ma is a co-founder and managing partner at Pathlight Ventures. He previously worked as an operator and head of growth at several companies.

How much does Charley Ma invest?

Pathlight Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a.

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

What did Charley Ma do before Pathlight Ventures?

head of growth at Plaid; head of growth at Ramp; head of growth at Alloy.

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