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Rich Maloy

Managing Partner atSpringTime VenturesColorado
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Rich Maloy is a Managing Partner at SpringTime Ventures. He supports early stage entrepreneurs and has experience in finance and sales.

What Rich can write

Writes checks of$250K to $1M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedMostly follows a lead
Ownership target< 5%, 5-7%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

SpringTime Ventures writes $250K to $1M checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: SpringTime Ventures.

Career

  1. Engage Here · Co-Founder
    2017-2018
  2. SpringTime Ventures · Venture Partner
    Now
  3. Established · VP, Engagement
    2018-present

Companies founded

Engage Here

Focus

seed-stage tech startups

Before you pitch

SpringTime Ventures does not invest inWe will say no 100% of the time to: Hardware. Biotech. Pharma. Medical devices. Cannabis industry. So-called “vice” industries. Outside of the USA. Movies. Consumer Packaged Goods. DTC.

Also at SpringTime Ventures

Allyson PloskoManaging Partner
Matt BlomstedtFounding & Managing Partner
Rick PatchFounding Partner

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One email when Rich's firm raises a fund, adds a partner or shows new activity.

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Questions

Who is Rich Maloy?

Rich Maloy is a Managing Partner at SpringTime Ventures. He supports early stage entrepreneurs and has experience in finance and sales.

How much does Rich Maloy invest?

Rich Maloy invests through SpringTime Ventures, which writes checks of $250K to $1M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Rich Maloy?

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

What did Rich Maloy do before SpringTime Ventures?

Co-Founder at Engage Here; VP, Engagement at Established.

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