Julia Maltby

Julia Maltby is a prominent figure in the venture capital industry, currently serving as the Founder and General Partner of Deco Ventures.1 Based in New York, Maltby established Deco Ventures in January 2023 as a pre-seed and seed VC fund backed and managed by Flybridge Capital. The fund focuses on investing in exceptional founders who are working to improve interactions with the physical world.

Professional Experience

Maltby's career in venture capital is extensive:

• Flybridge: She holds the position of Principal at Flybridge, where she has been working since December 2019. Her roles at Flybridge have included Associate and Senior Associate before her current position.

• XFactor Ventures: Maltby has been an Investment Associate since August 2019.

• The MBA Fund: She serves as a General Partner, supporting start-ups from top MBA programs.

Investment Focus

Julia Maltby's investment interests include:

• Software for foundational and often antiquated industries
• Climate technology
• Real estate
• Construction
• Supply chain solutions
• SMB (Small and Medium Business) tooling2

Education and Prior Experience

Maltby completed her MBA at The Wharton School. Before her venture capital career, she held positions at:

• WeWork: Director of Partnerships & Business Development
• Underscore VC: Investment Associate
• Plum Alley Investments: Investment Associate and first full-time employee

Additional Roles

Maltby also serves as a Board Observer for Naya Homes and has been involved with various other venture-related activities, including being a Teaching Assistant at Yale University for a course on "Business of Venture Capital".

Through her role at Deco Ventures, Maltby continues to shape the landscape of early-stage investments, particularly in areas that impact our physical world interactions.