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Michael Marquez

Founding Partner at Code Advisors

San Francisco, California

Overview 

Michael Marquez is an accomplished Corporate Development and Business Development Executive with a strong background in new media and internet strategy. Currently serving as a Founding Partner at Code Advisors and Founding General Partner at Morado Venture Partners, he has made significant investments in companies like QDC.ai and DigiSure, showcasing his expertise in venture capital and strategic advisory roles. With an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a successful career trajectory that includes executive roles at CBS Interactive and Yahoo!, Michael Marquez has demonstrated a keen eye for identifying promising startups and fostering strategic partnerships. His investment focus on sectors like AR/VR and retail, along with a track record of supporting female founders, highlights his commitment to driving innovation and diversity in the tech industry.

Work Experience 

  • Founding Partner

    2010 - Current

    Corporate Development, M&A Advisory, Fund Raising, Strategic Advisory, Business Development

Code Advisors, an investment banking firm, offers mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising advisory services for its clients.

  • Founding General Partner

    2010

    Seed stage fund investing in Internet technology companies.

  • EVP, Strategy and Corporate Development

    2006 - 2010

    Corporate Development, Business Development, Corporate Investments

Tunes.com is an online music network, providing music content, community features, and e-commerce services for its users.

Raised $15,100,000.00 from Goldman Sachs.

  • Board Member

    2007 - 2009

  • Director of Corporate Development

    2003 - 2006

    Corporate Development - Acquisitions, Divestitures

Yahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio of digital platforms, products, and services.

Raised $6,800,000.00 from Visa, SoftBank Capital, Sequoia Capital and Reuters Venture Capital.

  • Senior Manager, Consulting Services

    2002 - 2003

    Led teams of internal consultants, which provided detailed financial, operational and strategic analysis to the Executive Management team.

The Gap is an American worldwide clothing and accessories retailer.

  • Senior Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions

    2000 - 2002

    Provided financial advisory services to high growth technology companies.

  • Associate, High Yield Finance

    1999 - 1999

The Rand Group is a San Francisco-based wealth management team led by Managing Director Daniella Rand.

  • Senior Consultant, Internet Center of Excellence

    1995 - 1998

Accenture Ventures is a venture capital firm arm of Accenture, delivers innovative solutions with strategic partnerships and investments.

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