Merrick - AngelList

I invest in 5-10 startups @ $50k - $100k a year

How I like to add value

Capital, branding, marketing, design and development, UX, agency/brand liaise, business development, sales, team/product efficiency, terms. Extensive agency, sponsor, vendor and blue chip advertiser network; clear path to revenue for consumer/adtech-focused startups.

Skills

Advertising, Business Development, Contract Negotiations, Creative Direction, Flash Developer, Hiring, Product Design

What I'm looking for

Markets

Advertising, Analytics, Art, Bridging Online and Offline, Cloud Computing, Consumer Goods, Consumer Internet, Design, Digital Media, E-Commerce, Education, Entertainment, Games, Location Based Services, Marketplaces, Mobile, Mobile Advertising, Music, Platforms, Retail Technology, SaaS, Sales and Marketing, Small and Medium Businesses, Social Commerce, Social Games, Social Media, User Experience Design, Video

Locations

Austin, Chicago, East Coast, Illinois, Los Angeles, New York City, Oregon, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Southern California

What I've done

Founder

merrickhanna ventures , Music Impacts , Tangible Worldwide

Investor

Cloudability , Grabba Beast , MoPix , PIE (Portland Incubator Experiment) , VendScreen

Advisor

Cloudability , MoPix , Revisu , uFlavor , VendScreen

Worked At

DDB

marchFIRST

Urchin Software

Credentials

QUALIFIED

An accredited U.S. investor

REVIEWED

3 out of 3 recommended Merrick

ACTIVE

4 confirmed investments in popular companies on AngelList

“Fantastic week in Vegas with @VendScreen and @uFlavor teams. Big things happening at both companies!”

25 days ago

Investor

MoPix

The App Store for Film and Video
Investor

Cloudability

All your cloud & SaaS costs in one place. (NY...
Investor

VendScreen

Connecting Vending Machines
Founder

Tangible Worldwide

3 Reviews

1044 Followers

336 Following

Reviews

3 out of 3 people recommended Merrick.

Merrick introduced us to over half our final roster of angels. He's one of the best connected investors in the North West as well as having a strong network outside the area. If you're raising money in Portland you must get in front of him asap.

— Founder of a company Merrick invested in
Merrick is that rare combination of startup chutzpah and incredible depth of experience. Combine that with his investment savvy and his seemingly indefatigable energy to advise, mentor, and connect, and you have a man who is a true asset for any startup.

— Founder of a company Merrick invested in
Merrick is a lynchpin of the Portland Startup scene. He's got a keen sense of strategy for early stage companies, deeply understands the funding world and is a true connector. His advice during our seed funding and early growth stages has been extremely helpful. It's been a treat to interact with him on a daily basis at PIE and share war stories over the kegerator. If you're not yet talking to Merrick about your startup, you should be.

— Founder of a company Merrick invested in