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Tracy Marshbanks

Tracy Marshbanks

Managing Director atFirst AnalysisChicago
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Tracy Marshbanks is a managing director at First Analysis with over two decades of experience, focusing on chemical and medical technologies. He previously held positions at Amoco Corp. and holds advanced degrees from several universities.

What Tracy can write

Writes checks of$3M to $10M
Comes in atSeries A, Series BCan lead the round
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

First Analysis writes $3M to $10M checks, larger than 93% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: First Analysis.

Career

  1. Amoco Corp.
  2. First Analysis · Managing Director
    Now
  3. Amoco Corp
  4. BP Amoco · Capital Asset Manager
    1991-1999

Investments named in public bios

Checkpoint SurgicalCSA MedicalCurrent WaysMedicinal GenomicsVIDA DiagnosticsYunu

Focus

chemical technologiesmedical technologies

Education

University of Chicago, MBAPurdue University, doctorate in chemical engineeringColorado State University, bachelor’s degree in chemical engineeringRocky Ford High School

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Akira KurabayashiManaging Partner / Head of Japan, DNX Ventures

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

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Questions

Who is Tracy Marshbanks?

Tracy Marshbanks is a managing director at First Analysis with over two decades of experience, focusing on chemical and medical technologies. He previously held positions at Amoco Corp. and holds advanced degrees from several universities.

How much does Tracy Marshbanks invest?

Tracy Marshbanks invests through First Analysis, which writes checks of $3M to $10M at series a, series b.

How do I pitch Tracy Marshbanks?

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

What did Tracy Marshbanks do before First Analysis?

Amoco Corp.; Amoco Corp; Capital Asset Manager at BP Amoco.

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