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Amari Ruff

Partner & Head of Strategy at 6.8.10 Capital Partners | Infrastructure, Logistics & Operational Scale

📍 United States🔄 Updated November 2026💼 2 investments📅 3 years investing🗓 Last invested Dec 2023
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Co-Founder | Board Member
Dec 2023
Welcome to Memik, the ultimate destination for brands seeking to revolutionize their digital experiences and unlock the power of the metaverse, where we provide the tools and platform to create immersive augmented reality adventures, interactive avatar experiences, and much more, all seamlessly integrated into your brand’s ecosystem.
Investor | Board Member
Feb 2023
XE Defense is a leading provider of comprehensive protection services and information security solutions. With a team of highly trained professionals and cutting-edge technology, we are committed to safeguarding individuals, families, businesses, and organizations from evolving threats.
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2024
Partner & Head of Strategy
Jun 2024
6.8.10 Capital Partners is a multi-hybrid investment firm deploying private equity, venture, and alternative strategies across high-growth sectors. We invest in overlooked founders, emerging industries, and community-connected opportunities where disciplined capital and strategic partnership can accelerate long-term value. Our approach is informed by both institutional rigor and cultural intelligence. We recognize that great ideas are widely distributed, yet access to capital and resources is not. Our platform is built to close that gap through strategic investment, operational partnership, and a commitment to economic advancement across the markets we serve. How We Operate: • People-First: We back founders and operators with conviction and alignment. • Collaborative: We build alongside our partners with real strategy and real support. • Transparent: No gatekeeping, no noise, just clarity and execution. • Impact-Minded: We invest in opportunities that strengthen industries, communities, and long-term outcomes. Our Roots: The name 6.8.10 reflects the neighborhoods and communities that shaped our worldview. It is a reminder of why we exist and who we aim to create opportunity for. Our work sits at the intersection of disciplined capital, access, and economic mobility. Investment Focus: • Private Equity • M & A • Venture Capital • Alternative Investments • Strategic Co-Investments • Sports & Entertainment • Real Estate • Food & Beverage Our Mission: To expand access, fuel innovation, and create durable growth through disciplined investment, strategic partnership, and a commitment to building long-term value.
2023
Co-Founder | Board Member
Dec 2023
Welcome to Memik, the ultimate destination for brands seeking to revolutionize their digital experiences and unlock the power of the metaverse, where we provide the tools and platform to create immersive augmented reality adventures, interactive avatar experiences, and much more, all seamlessly integrated into your brand’s ecosystem.
Partner
Oct 2023
Residential Dialysis Solutions is a healthcare provider that specializes in providing high-quality kidney care to patients in Katy TX area. We offer staff assisted Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis services. Our mission is to ensure that all of our patients receive the best possible treatment and lifestyle choices to help them manage their kidney disease and maintain their quality of life.
Mentor
Sep 2023
Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)
Investor | Board Member
Feb 2023
XE Defense is a leading provider of comprehensive protection services and information security solutions. With a team of highly trained professionals and cutting-edge technology, we are committed to safeguarding individuals, families, businesses, and organizations from evolving threats.
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