123 Main Street, New York, NY 10001

when MISSION
meets VISION.

Meaningful Impact.

Disruptive mission-driven businesses and brands.

BAM Ventures is a long-term holding company for a mission-driven family of  disruptive brands innovating in the high-tech, health & wellness, and media & entertainment industries. Founded by marketing & business strategist and entrepreneur, Blake Mallen, BAM Ventures stars, invests in, and scales brands to their fullest potential to make meaningful impact.

Vision. Passion. Purpose.

Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs

We know it because we’ve lived it. From the exciting uncertainty of the blank page, to the hard work of the climb, to every obstacle along the way, we’ve faced it all. We’ve been blessed to experience the peaks and valleys that come with successes and struggles. 

We are grateful for these experiences and the perspective they provide. It’s a perspective only an entrepreneur can appreciate; one that shines a light on the path ahead, and informs the shifts needed to take you from where you are, to where you know you can go.

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We invest in people and projects which have the vision to create a category shift, the passion to solve a real human problems, and the purpose to make a positive and meaningful impact along the way.

Current & Completed Journeys

Intelligent Brands

An innovative omni-channel health and wellness holding company that owns and operates a portfolio of category-leading brands in the meal kit delivery and supplement categories. The family of brands is focused on helping consumers live healthier lives through smarter food, nutrition and support.
Role: Investor

Pruvit Ventures

The worldwide leader of ketone technology, pioneering Community Based Marketing in the health & wellness category and optimizing human potential; hero product KETO//OS® ignited a modern health revolution with 100M+ servings worldwide and counting.
Role: Investor / Executive Team

Sunbasket

Leading healthy meal delivery service company serving up high-end clean, organic and innovative gourmet meals in the US
Role: Investor

GOBBLE

Popular brand delivering best-loved semi-prepared meal kits – so convenient & delicious – that take less than 15 minutes to a fresh-cooked, home-made meal
Role: Investor

Direct Selling SHIFT

A fast-growing podcast show from the channel’s largest and most trusted media source, Direct Selling News (DSN); hosted by Blake Mallen, the weekly podcast discusses the most powerful SHIFTS behind esteemed experts and top performers in direct selling today
Role: Co-creator / Host

Alive by Design / Walk With Me

A top-rated weekly podcast show series hosted by Blake Mallen helping people to wake up to their potential; in its first year, it hit the top of trending podcasts in the entrepreneurship category the U.S. (Top 50) and Italy (#4 in Apple Podcasts)
Role: Creator / Host

Direct Selling News (DSN)

The direct selling channel’s long-standing and top trusted media outlet for breaking global news, emerging trends and industry insights
Role: Advisor

LaCore Commerce

An Amazon agency for established direct sales brands, helping them protect their community, elevate their brand image, and drive new sales on Amazon and other online marketplaces.
Role: Advisor

Body by Vi Challenge

A global healthy lifestyle company most recognized as the Creator of the Vi-Shape® Shake (internationally known as the “Shake Mix That Tastes Like Cake Mix™”) and for innovating the widely successful Body by Vi 90-Day Challenge, the world’s first Challenge marketing platform. Company generated over $2 Billion in revenue, served over 3 Million customers, and was the #1 meal replacement shake in North America at the time. $792.4 Million Dollar Exit NYSE:BTH
Role: Co-Founder / Investor / Executive Team

Liv Global

A global lifestyle company providing exclusive access to uniquely curated travel & destination experiences around the world.
Role: Co-Founder / Investor / Executive Team

“Man in the Glass"

“Man in the Glass” - The Dale Brown Story - A Documentary

An inspiring documentary film that tells the story of legendary LSU basketball coach, Dale Brown.
Role: Investor / Executive Producer

HashtagOne

Seed and Series A private VC fund focused on sales acceleration in technology companies–from inception to exit.
Role: Partner

Curaleaf (CSE: CURA)

A leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, pioneering science and research with cutting-edge production methods.
Role: Investor

Elite Daily

A digital media platform that provides content and advice for millennials, offering lifestyle and culture articles covering topics such as relationships, fashion, wellness, and more.
Role: Investor

Heal / CenterWell Primary Care Anywhere

An innovative provider healthcare provider with a mobile on-demand platform, offering house visits and telemedicine calls with licensed, caring providers from the comfort of your own home.
Role: Investor

Saucey

A cutting-edge mobile on-demand e-commerce and delivery platform.
Role: Investor

Surkus

An innovative product discovery platform where DTC businesses can source consumer feedback and content creation.
Role: Investor

Riveting Entertainment

Global entertainment production leader in the music video world, producing content with the world’s top music labels and also most recognized artists including Lady Gaga, Chris Brown, Justin Beiber, Mary J Blige.
Role: Investor

My Time

An American software company innovating a cloud-based scheduling platform to help local and international services businesses manage scheduling, marketing and point-of-sale functions.
Role: Investor

Fragmob

An innovative mobile software and application development company offering sales & productivity tools for the direct sales industry.
Role: Investor

PathConnect

Dynamic & interactive media powerhouse helping brands leverage Web 2.0 tech, online social networking trends, and user-generated content.
Role: Investor / Advisor

Solution X / Incentris

Business solutions company innovating online marketing & social networking replicating website systems to help salespeople improve lead conversion, sales and corporate customer retention.
Role: Investor / Acquisition

Make the Difference Network

A cause-oriented, social network website connecting nonprofits with individuals and businesses in ways that raise charity awareness and increase donations.
Role: Investor

Ski Space

An exclusive social network website co-founded with Skiing legend & Olympic Gold Medalist Bode Miller, connecting ski enthusiasts around the world.
Role: Investor

The Free Network

A telecommunications company innovating information and Internet technologies for the direct marketing channel.
Role: Acquisition

About

Founder & Managing Director:
Blake Mallen

Blake Mallen is an entrepreneur, executive, podcast host, and global speaker, who is the marketing mind behind companies & brands that have generated billions of dollars in revenue and impacted millions of lives.

Blake’s background over the past two decades has been in building companies and brands aligned with his personal mission. In his early 20s, he co-founded one of the world’s most recognized weight loss companies and originated the Challenge-based marketing model. He built the company to over $2 billion in consumer product sales and eventually sold it in a $792.4-million-dollar transaction (NYSE:BTH).

The lessons Blake learned while founding, building and selling brands, he now shares with entrepreneurs all over the world through his various ventures.

Join The Ride

We look for opportunities to accelerate businesses by making a meaningful contributions as:

Owner | Investor | Advisor | Board Member.

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