Marshall Fritz

Marshall Fritz possesses a robust academic background in bioengineering and chemical engineering, culminating in a PhD from UNC Chapel Hill, where his research focused on B-cell engineering for novel treatments in infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, and cancers. His work emphasizes biotechnology, immunology, and gene therapy, contributing to significant publications in the field. unc+3

With a keen interest in venture capital and life science startups, Marshall transitioned his expertise from scientific research to investment and advisory roles. He has held positions as an Investment Associate/Strategist at Ligo Partners Family Office, Investment Associate at Newlin Ventures, and a Venture Catalyst Fellow at KickStart Venture Services, demonstrating a strong aptitude for evaluating and supporting emerging technologies and businesses. unc+1

Driven by a personal experience with surrogacy, Marshall co-founded Surrogacy Matchmaker (also known as BabyBumps) with his wife, Victoria Fritz, MD, where he serves as a Chief Operating Officer and Board Advisor. This venture reflects his commitment to professional and personal missions, focusing on supporting intended parents through their surrogacy journeys. thesurrogacymatchmaker+1

Marshall is also an entrepreneur, evidenced by his role as the founder of DOG WTR, a company focused on pet health and hydration. This initiative showcases his ability to identify market needs and develop innovative solutions in the pharmaceutical sciences domain. dogwtr