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Adam Nelson
Managing Director at FirstMark Capital
Adam Nelson is a Partner at FirstMark Capital, a venture capital firm based in New York City.1 Here's a detailed profile of his professional background:
Current Role
Adam Nelson currently serves as a Managing Director at FirstMark Capital, a position he has held since July 2019.1 At FirstMark, he focuses on investments in Fintech and Vertical Software, including companies like Kasa, Backflip, and Workstep.3
Professional Experience
Adam has an extensive background in venture capital and technology:
Venture Capital::
- Partner at Social Capital LP (2016-2018)
- Principal at Social Capital LP (2015-2016)
- Venture Partner at South Park Commons (2019)
- Board Partner at Social Capital LP (2018-2019)1
Technology Industry::
- Head of Revenue Partnerships at Dropbox (2015)
- Head of Channel Partnerships at Dropbox (2012-2014)
- Business Development Intern at Twitter (2011)1
Finance::
- Investment Associate at Lindsay Goldberg (2008-2010)
- Investment Banking Analyst at Merrill Lynch (2006-2008)1
Education
- MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business (2010-2012)
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Brown University (2002-2006)1
Community Involvement
Adam is actively involved in the New York fintech community. Since 2022, he has been organizing Fintech Driven, a private community for fintech leaders in NYC.3 He's also a champion of FirstMark's Founder Guild, an invite-only community for early-stage founders in New York.3
Investment Focus
At FirstMark, Adam specializes in early-stage venture investing, particularly in enterprise SaaS and marketplaces.2 He has a particular interest in fintech, proptech, and vertical software solutions.4 Adam is known for his hands-on approach, working closely with founding teams as a partner and aiming to be a force multiplier.2
Adam Nelson brings a unique perspective to his role, having experience as a liberal arts graduate, private equity investor, operator, and now venture capitalist.2 His diverse background allows him to work effectively with teams tackling complex problems in various markets.
