Massive
INVESTING IN
INEVITABLE Deep TECH
Massive invests at early scale. Backing visionary founders building the future.
STrategy
Massive invests in transformational companies building in inevitable markets at early scale inflection points (Seed+ to Series B). Our check sizes range from $1M to $3M, depending on stage and round details. The four investment themes listed below drive our strategy:
Development and expansion beyond Earth’s atmosphere has massive implications for both the United States and for enterprises in some of the world’s largest sectors.
AI-native and Quantum system growth is demanding hyperscale data solutions focused on highly specific industry or task-related pain points.
We are at a critical phase of energy transformation, where climate demands and AI systems are reshaping how the world will be powered.
Digital, physical, AI and Quantum-driven threats now pose unprecedented challenges to national security and enterprise stability alike.
MASSIVE’S PORTFOLIO:
Meet the Team
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Ari Newman
Co-Founder, GP
Ari is an experienced investor and multi-time founder / operator with several successful exits.
Prior to founding MASSIVE, Ari was a Partner at Techstars Ventures. Ari was also Co-Founder & CEO of Filtrbox - sold to Jive Software, IPO’d in 2011. He previously was a co-founder of JustOn.com - sold to Novell, then spun out Volera, a CDN platform. He’s worked in product and strategy roles in Security, Enterprise, Internet and invested in over 100 companies.
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David Mandell
Co-Founder, GP
David is an experienced founder, operator, investor and CEO Coach with multiple exits.
David has started and sold three companies - the most recent of which was PivotDesk which was sold in 2017. David also served as the CEO of Ignighter, sold in 2010 and was co-founder of OneRiot, which sold in 2009. He served as Deloitte’s Global Head of Communications, Launched the BMW Z3 Roadster in the US. He has multiple HBS case studies on his work.
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Maggie Rodney
Principal
Maggie focuses on deal sourcing, diligence and portfolio support.
Prior to joining MASSIVE, Maggie was an early employee at Altvia, where she implemented investor relations management solutions for PE and VC clients with more than $500M in AUM. Maggie’s earlier experience ranges from litigation and management consulting to forensic accounting in several of the world’s largest industries.
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Lindsey Rohde
Platform and Community
Lindsey brings a decade of experience at the intersection of venture, impact, and community.
Lindsey specializes in high-touch engagement across events, content, business development, and investor relations. Her work helps founders, funders, and partners connect through intentional experiences. Lindsey has been a key contributor to Colorado’s tech and venture community.
