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Ed Marcum

Ed Marcum

Managing Partner atWorking CapitalCalifornia
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Ed Marcum is a managing partner with over 20 years in human rights and venture capital. He previously led grant-making and impact investing at Humanity United, focusing on forced labor in supply chains.

What Ed can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atNot reportedLead preference not reported
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. Humanity United
  2. Humanity United
  3. Working Capital Fund · Managing Partner
    Now

Focus

human rightsventure capitalimpact investingforced laborventure capital investingcorporate supply chains

Education

University of California, Berkeley, bachelor's degreeThe Wharton School and the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, MBA/MAThe Wharton School, MBA/MALauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, MBA/MA

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Who is Ed Marcum?

Ed Marcum is a managing partner with over 20 years in human rights and venture capital. He previously led grant-making and impact investing at Humanity United, focusing on forced labor in supply chains.

How much does Ed Marcum invest?

Working Capital has not reported a check size.

How do I pitch Ed Marcum?

A warm intro from a founder Working Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Ed Marcum do before Working Capital?

Humanity United; Humanity United.

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