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Adam Marchick is a General Partner at Volition Capital, a growth equity firm. He is also known for his entrepreneurial background, having co-founded and served as CEO of Kahuna, a marketing automation platform acquired by Salesforce, and co-founded Emotive.
Adam Marchick primarily invests in high-growth companies within the software and tech-enabled services sectors. His specific focus areas include B2B SaaS, data & analytics, and vertical software solutions.
Adam Marchick works as a General Partner at Volition Capital, a growth equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Adam Marchick is a distinguished General Partner at Volition Capital, a leading growth equity firm. In his role, Mr. Marchick is instrumental in identifying and partnering with innovative companies within the software and tech-enabled services sectors. His investment focus areas are primarily B2B SaaS, data & analytics, and vertical software, where he seeks out businesses poised for significant expansion and market leadership.
Mr. Marchick's unique value proposition as an investor stems from his deep operational experience as a successful entrepreneur. Prior to joining Volition Capital, he co-founded and served as CEO of Kahuna, a pioneering marketing automation platform that was later acquired by Salesforce. Under his leadership, Kahuna developed cutting-edge technology to personalize customer engagement, demonstrating his acumen in building and scaling high-impact software solutions. He also co-founded Emotive, further solidifying his track record in the startup ecosystem. This firsthand experience of navigating the challenges and opportunities of building a company from the ground up provides him with a profound understanding of the entrepreneurial journey, making him a highly empathetic and effective partner for founders.
His career background also includes significant roles in product management, which honed his ability to identify market needs, develop compelling solutions, and drive product-led growth. This blend of product expertise and executive leadership allows him to offer strategic guidance across various aspects of business development, from product roadmap and market positioning to sales strategies and operational efficiency.
At Volition Capital, Adam Marchick is committed to supporting companies through their growth phases, offering not just capital but also strategic mentorship and access to a vast network. While Volition Capital's portfolio is extensive, Mr. Marchick's contributions are focused on companies that align with his expertise in enterprise software and data solutions. He is known for his collaborative approach, working closely with management teams to unlock their full potential and achieve sustainable, long-term success. His dedication to fostering innovation and driving value creation makes him a key figure in the venture capital landscape.
Adam Marchick is a Partner at Founders Fund in San Francisco, California, where he leads early-stage investments in enterprise software and AI infrastructure. He previously served as a Partner at Alpine Investors, driving software acquisitions for the $15 billion firm after it acquired his voice analytics startup, VoiceLabs, in 2018. Marchick also co-founded and served as CEO of the mobile marketing platform Kahuna, raising over $50 million with backing from Sequoia Capital. Before his entrepreneurial ventures, he held investing and operational roles at NEA, Bain Capital Ventures, Facebook, and Opsware. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and an MBA from Stanford University. Today, Marchick leverages his background as a venture-backed founder and technology operator to support early-stage founders, recently leading a $50 million Series A investment in Protect AI.
