Mellody Hobson

Active Investor

Co-CEO & President at Ariel Investments

Chicago, Illinois

Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO & President at Ariel Investments is an active investor based in Chicago, Illinois. This profile covers what Mellody Hobson backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Investor type: AngelPE
Stages: Seed
Invests in: FintechSaaS & EnterpriseDeveloper Tools & DataGaming & EntertainmentMedia & ContentImpact & Social Enterprise
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Typical check: $250K
Past investments: 1

Notable investments

Ellevest

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Mellody Hobson invests in Fintech, SaaS & Enterprise, Developer Tools & Data and Gaming & Entertainment, typically at Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.