Zach Ferres

Startup Builder and Serial Entrepreneur

๐Ÿ“ Greater Phoenix Area, United States๐Ÿ”„ Updated July 2026๐Ÿ’ผ 6 investments๐Ÿ“… 7 years investing๐Ÿ—“ Last invested Oct 2022๐• @upgrade_to_unlock
VC๐ŸŒ United States
6
Total investments
1
Early stage
2
Mid stage
1
Late stage
7y
Years active

Portfolio

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Investor
Oct 2022
YellowBird is an EHS and Risk Management platform that seamlessly connects skilled workers to both short- and long-term jobs whenever needed, removing all barriers between work and your employees returning safely home. By solving hiring inefficiencies and reducing complexity around programs at scale, YellowBird is revolutionizing the way that safety solutions and risk management shape your business.
Investor & Partner
Jan 2021
Hubster is a residential real estate acquisition company that places homes with investors. The transaction process is simple and transparent with no closing costs, no commission, and homes on the market typically close within 30 days. To sellers, Hubster is an easy cash option. To investors, Hubster is a source for off-market discounted inventory. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. We specialize in: - Purchasing homes for cash - Wholesale properties for sale - Investment homes for sale - Investment strategies and advice - Full-service project management - Creative financing and investment relationships
late stageReal Estate
Board Member (Acquired by MediaAlpha NYSE: MAX)
2021
Teach others to make the most of their money through corporate and group trainings, media appearances and a blog at www.pocketyourdollars.com
Board Member
Apr 2020
Zigi Gas is a gasoline delivery service that keeps your fleet vehicles fueled and in route; saving you time, money, and a whole lot more! We were born from a simple idea to elevate an ordinary task. We believe that the right combination of service, technology, and product can greatly impact your bottom line with a focus on labor costs, vehicle wear and tear, employee safety, leakage and theft, simplified reporting, and keep your vehicles ready for service.
mid stageOil and Gas
Board Member
Jan 2019
Surf places high-quality interactive tablets in rideshare cars for the entertainment of passengers, and promotion of local business. Surf connects rideshare passengers with engaging content, prime entertainment and the best local businesses in their area. Find Surf tablets in rideshare vehicles across the Southwest. For Advertisers: Receive detailed campaign analytics on the distribution and engagement of your ad Connect with new customer segments, including those hard to reach Millennials and Gen Xers Go beyond print advertising and discovered in a low distraction, high engagement environment For Content Creators: Access advanced analytics on when, where and how your content was viewed Increase your following and brand value by reaching a new audience Stand out in a sea of creators with featured content placements
Experience ยท 10 entries
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Investments (6)
Founder (2)
Board (4)
2022
Investor
Oct 2022
YellowBird is an EHS and Risk Management platform that seamlessly connects skilled workers to both short- and long-term jobs whenever needed, removing all barriers between work and your employees returning safely home. By solving hiring inefficiencies and reducing complexity around programs at scale, YellowBird is revolutionizing the way that safety solutions and risk management shape your business.
2021
Partner
Jan 2021
MonarchX helps technology businesses optimize their strategic direction and business model, revenue, operations and growth to maximize valuations for investment or future acquisition.
Investor & Partner
Jan 2021
Hubster is a residential real estate acquisition company that places homes with investors. The transaction process is simple and transparent with no closing costs, no commission, and homes on the market typically close within 30 days. To sellers, Hubster is an easy cash option. To investors, Hubster is a source for off-market discounted inventory. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. We specialize in: - Purchasing homes for cash - Wholesale properties for sale - Investment homes for sale - Investment strategies and advice - Full-service project management - Creative financing and investment relationships
late stageReal Estate
Board Member (Acquired by MediaAlpha NYSE: MAX)
2021
Teach others to make the most of their money through corporate and group trainings, media appearances and a blog at www.pocketyourdollars.com
2020
Board Member
Apr 2020
Coplex develops and co-manages corporate startup studios to help enterprise and philanthropic organizations launch new ideas that align with their vision, mission and financial goals. Combining our dedicated team of business designers, strategists, and technologists with the knowledge, customer, IP, and distribution channels of our corporate clients creates an unfair advantage that drives strategic and financial value. Coplex has worked with corporate innovation clients including: Phoenix Childrens Hospital, Providence, ChristianaCare, Constellation, Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Emerson. Coplex has been featured in USA Today, The Washington Post, Fast Company, VentureBeat, Inc, Mashable, Forbes, NPR and Entrepreneur.
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