Phil Fresen, Angel Investor

Phil Fresen is the Managing Director of Garros Group, LLC, an M&A boutique he founded in 2005, focused on the intersection of data, technology, and digital. With over two decades of experience, he has advised public and private companies across digital media, e-commerce, ad tech, and social platforms. Previously, Phil co-founded Gridley & Company LLC and served as a Director at ING Barings Furman Selz for more than six years. His career reflects a strong emphasis on strategic advisory, capital raising, and building long-term relationships with entrepreneurs and growth companies in emerging sectors. As an angel investor, Fresen has supported early-stage ventures in digital innovation. His recent investment in Marketecture, a seed-stage company focused on marketing technology, highlights his interest in startups that leverage data-driven strategies to transform the future of digital business.