# Alex Marquez

> Alex Marquez is a seed investor at Experian (Palo Alto) backing Software and Real Time. See 2 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Experian](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/experian)
- Location: Palo Alto, United States
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Feb 2026
- Lead investor: 50%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmarquez
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/zanderkasper
- Website: http://www.experian.com/ventures/index.html

Alex Marquez is a seed investor at Experian in Palo Alto focused on Software and Real Time. Alex founded Experian Ventures in 2017 and currently serves as SVP & Global Managing Director for the group. As a leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to our clients around the world, we invest in data/analytics, information security, healthcare, automotive, towards enabling the global crediteconomy. The Experian Ventures portfolio of investments includes Audigent (acq), AxiaMed (acq), BankBazaar, Hyphen (IPO), Bonify (acq), C88, Canopy, Cazana (acq), Grab (IPO), InfoSum (acq), Keyless, Madaket Health, Merit, Finicity (acq), Grab (GRAB), Jirnexu, Lucinity, Machinify (acq), Nav, Payhop, PlaceIQ (acq), RecargaPay, Salary Finance, Sardine, Spectral Finance, Stackin, TrueData, and TrueAccord. We have invested more than $300m across the globe since inception in 2017.Previously, Alex served as Executive Vice President at Nantmobile, part of the Nantworks family of companies, building novel consumer mobile applications in health, wellness, and computer vision. Alex was Managing Director with USAA's Corporate Development Group and a member of USAA's Executive Management team and built USAA Ventures into one of the most active FinTech CVC after his first year. Alex created USAA's Blockchain Working Group and investment thesis in blockchain [according to CBInsights, USAA was recognized as the first bank/insurance company to invest in blockchain technologies] and was responsible for the groups investments in Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), Saffron (acq by Intel), and CafeX, ExpectLabs (acq by Cisco), while establishing USAA's venture brand in Silicon Valley.Alex was a Director with Intel Capital, the world’s largest corporate venture group having invested over $14B globally. During his tenure with Intel Capital, Alex managed or co-managed investments in Atom Entertainment (acquired by Viacom), BlackArrow (acquired by Cross Mediaworks), ChannelM (acquired by PlayNetwork), Gametrust (acquired by Real Networks), Gaikai (acquired by Sony), Envivio (Nasdaq: ENVI), Kabam (acquired by Netmarble), K2 Network (acquired by RHI), Trymedia (acquired by Macrovision), The Generations Network (Nasdaq: ACOM), SixApart (acquired by SayMedia), and Synacor (Nasdaq: SYNC).In addition, Alex was co-founder and CEO of AppScotch, which brought transparency to paid mobile advertising. AppScotch was acquired by AppAnnie in 2016.Alex has served as a mentor to Plug&Play Silicon Valley and numerous other startups and accelerators/incubators. Alex has served as an advisor to ProSieben - the second largest media company in Germany; supports Purdue University mentorship program (SV BIG); and was a member of UNLV's Engineering Advisory Board. Alex has served as an advisor to Gamestop Corporation, Playspan (acquired by Visa), and he has also served as an advisor and mentor to dozens of early stage companies and global corporate venture groups. Alex was previously an advisor to the NVCA’s Corporate Venture working group.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 1 | 50% |
| Real Time | 1 | 50% |
| Automotive | 1 | 50% |
| Collaboration | 1 | 50% |
| Developer APIs | 1 | 50% |

9 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 1 | 50% |
| Series B | 1 | 50% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AutoUnify | The AutoUnify SDK lets developers quickly & easily build automotive retail applications that integrate with the leading dealer and shop management systems. Save time and money by building once and unlocking potential customers. |  | Seed | Feb 02, 2026 |  |
| CafeX Communications | CaféX a provider of one-click collaboration solutions to help enterprises enhance team productivity and customer engagement within digital channels. It is trusted by top global banks and other leading brands and empowers employees and guests to work together securely without friction from virtually anywhere using their preferred devices and tools.It was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in New York City, United States. | $21M | Series B | Mar 30, 2015 |  |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Illuminate Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/illuminate-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About Experian

VC Fund · Dublin, Ireland

Experian is a global information services company that provides information, analytical tools, and marketing services to help clients manage their commercial and financial decisions. The company helps organizations manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers, and automate decision making. It also enables individuals to check theircredit report and credit score as well as protect against identity theft.The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.Experian was co-founded by Michael A Barron and Bernie Brenner in January 1980 and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, United Kingdom; California, United States; and São Paulo, Brazil.

5 contacts available at Experian.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alan Jebson | Chairman of Experian’s Audit Committee | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alan-jebson |
| Alex Marquez | Global Managing Director, Experian Ventures | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alex-marquez |
| Ben Elliott | CEO Asia Pacific | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ben-elliott-3e28 |
| Damon Anderson | Chief Product Officer \| Verifications | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/damon-anderson |
| David Britton | VP of Strategy, Global ID & Fraud | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/david-britton |

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## FAQ

### What does Alex Marquez invest in?

Alex Marquez invests primarily in Software, Real Time and Automotive startups, most often at Seed and Series B stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Alex Marquez last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Alex Marquez closed in Feb 2026. Shizune tracks 2 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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