Nick Malone

Nick Malone is a Principal at Protagonist, where he invests in and partners with founders from the earliest technical breakthroughs through late-stage growth rounds. His work spans AI, deeptech, energy, defense, and consumer, but he believes great investing starts with founders, not sectors. The best technical founders have a way of showing you where the world is headed.

Previously, Nick worked in J.P. Morgan's Investment Bank and Private Bank, advising financial institutions, founders, and ultra-high-net-worth clients. He earned a B.A. in Economics from UC Santa Barbara.

The greatest stories are defined by remarkable protagonists. Nick is fortunate to partner with the exceptional founders writing the next chapter of history.