Rob Runett is a partner and founding member of Motley Fool Ventures. He previously served as Director of Retail Operations at Motley Fool Asset Management, LLC.

What Rob can write

Writes checks of$500K to $10M
Comes in atSeed, Series AMostly follows a lead
Ownership target5-7%, 7-10%, 10-12%, > 12%At first check
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Motley Fool Ventures writes $500K to $10M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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

Career

  1. Motley Fool Asset Management, LLC · Director of Retail Operations
  2. The Motley Fool, LLC · director of leadership and development
    Now
  3. Motley Fool Ventures · Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Motley Fool VenturesMotley Fool Asset Management, LLC

Investments named in public bios

UrbanStemsBambooFinliMicro1Sunnyside

Focus

behavioral healthdigital healthsoftwarefinancial healthfintech

Education

University of Maryland, College Park, bachelor’s degree in journalism

Also at Motley Fool Ventures

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Questions

Who is Rob Runett?

Rob Runett is a partner and founding member of Motley Fool Ventures. He previously served as Director of Retail Operations at Motley Fool Asset Management, LLC.

How much does Rob Runett invest?

Rob Runett invests through Motley Fool Ventures, which writes checks of $500K to $10M at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Rob Runett?

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

What did Rob Runett do before Motley Fool Ventures?

Director of Retail Operations at Motley Fool Asset Management, LLC.

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