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Marion Street Capital

We help innovative companies generating $1MM to $10MM annual revenue grow enterprise value 10x+ within 3 to 7 years by sourcing investment capital and by accelerating sales.

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Description

Marion Street Capital is an operationally-focused venture capital and investment advisory firm headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2020 by Gabriel Gadsden, the firm distinguishes itself by acting as a "fractional COO/CFO" for its portfolio, providing high-touch strategic consulting alongside financial capital to ensure companies are "exit-ready" from day one.
  • Late Seed & Series A: The firm primarily targets startups that have achieved initial product-market fit and are looking to professionalize their operations for rapid scale.
  • Operational Transition: They specialize in the "messy middle" phase where a startup must transition from founder-led sales to institutional-grade operational cadences. 
  • Method: Founders can engage through the Marion Street Capital contact portal or via professional referrals.
  • Selection Criteria: They seek "capital-efficient" companies where the firm's operational intervention can significantly improve unit economics and margins.
  • Materials: A pitch deck that emphasizes current financial health, operational bottlenecks, and a clear roadmap for the next 18–24 months is required. 

Eligibility

  • Sectors: B2B SaaS, FinTech, Logistics, and Tech-Enabled Services.
  • Geography: Primarily United States-based, with a hub in the Northeast (NYC/Philadelphia).
  • Revenue Profile: Preference for companies generating $500k to $5M in ARR, showing clear path to profitability.

Process

  1. Diagnostic Phase: Initial screening includes an "operational diagnostic" to identify gaps in finance, sales operations, and corporate governance.
  2. Diligence: A 4–6 week deep-dive focusing on the scalability of the current business model and the quality of the data stack.
  3. Active Partnership: Post-investment, the firm provides "Execution-as-a-Service," often embedding team members to assist with financial modeling, KPI tracking, and strategic pivots.
  4. Governance: They typically take a board seat or observer role to ensure the startup maintains institutional-grade reporting. 

What an Applicant can Obtain

  1. Direct Capital: Access to funding from a firm that prioritizes sustainable growth over "growth at any cost."
  2. Fractional Leadership: Direct access to "on-demand" C-suite expertise in finance and operations.
  3. Exit Strategy: Proactive guidance on structuring the business for a potential M&A event or a Tier-1 Series B round.
  4. Operational Playbooks: Proven frameworks for sales automation, financial reporting, and organizational design.