Marco DeMeireles

Marco DeMeireles is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Ansa Capital, a venture capital firm established in 2022. Ansa Capital focuses on high-conviction, thesis-driven investments in Series A through C AI-native businesses, aiming to disrupt and redefine markets. He co-founded the firm with Allan Jean-Baptiste, emphasizing close partnership with impactful technology companies. ansa+2

With over a decade of experience in venture capital and growth equity, Marco has held Partner roles at TCG (The Chernin Group) and was a Principal at Balyasny Asset Management (BAM). At BAM, he built and led their private investment business, developing theses around software-driven systems, marketplaces, financial technology, healthcare, and consumer subscription businesses. He has a notable track record of investments in companies such as Peloton, Coinbase, Kindbody, and Zola. kauffmanfellows+2

Marco is a Kauffman Fellow (Class 23), recognized for his ability to spot early-stage opportunities and make contrarian, methodical bets. He also engages in thought leadership through his personal blog and Substack, 'Lateral Thinking,' where he shares insights on emerging technologies, investments, and entrepreneurship. kauffmanfellows+3

His career began in investment banking at Morgan Stanley, following his education at Williams College where he earned a B.A. in Economics and was also a collegiate athlete on the Men's Lacrosse team. imdb+1