Adam Zeplain
InvestorManaging Partner at mark vc
Austin, Texas
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Co-Founder and Managing Partner of mark vc, known for a direct, founder-first approach and a highly personal diligence process. Over the past decade he has backed companies including Anduril, CrowdStrike, Reddit, Ring, ZenBusiness, Dragos, and Apptronik.
Experience
- mark vcCo-Founder + Managing Partnercurrent2016 — present
- AndelaAdvisory Councilcurrent2018 — presentNew York
- OstroFounding Strategic Advisorcurrent2019 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
- Credo FoodsAdvisorcurrent2019 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
- CAVU Venture Partners (Fund I & II)Limited Partnercurrent2016 — present
- data.worldAdvisor2016 — 2025Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- Life by SpotAdvisor2018 — 2024Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- Build Acquisition Corp.Advisor2021 — 2023Austin TX United States
- primaFounding Strategic Advisor2018 — 2023Santa Monica, CA
- Soma CapitalBoard of Advisors2016 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- After School AppInvestor2016 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
- BroomlyBoard of Directors Member2016 — 2018Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- BroomlyAdvisor2015 — 2018Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- PetParentSenior Advisor2013 — 2018Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- Verb Inc.Investor/Strategic Advisor + Interim VP Strategic Partnerships2016Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- Branch BasicsBoard of Directors Member2014 — 2016Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- ChatIDSenior Director of Brands / Investor2014 — 2015New York City Metropolitan Area
- BazaarvoiceSales Director2012 — 2014Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- SocialwareMarket Developer2011 — 2012Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- G51Business Development2010 — 2011
- G51Intern2009 — 2010
- The Situs CompaniesIntern2009
- West Campus Marketing GroupFounder2008 — 2009United States
- Entercom AustinIntern2008
Skills & more
Venture Capital5Marketing Strategy9Fundraising3Business Strategy17Strategic Communications2Direct Sales9New Business Development26Social Networking5Start-up Consulting3Outside Sales2Strategic Partnerships30Early Stage Companies3
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Early Stage VenturesCompetitive AnalysisEntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentCRMStart-upsSalesSaaSStrategic PlanningStrategyLeadershipManagementFrom Adam's professional profile.
Colleagues at mark vc
Network5
Cody Rapp
Partner, Operations & Strategy at mark vc
Dan Phillips
Investor at Sandbox Industries
Elizabeth Edwards
Founder and Managing Partner at CHC Venture Partners
Eric Hippeau
Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau
Jennifer “Jenny" Fleiss
Partner at Initialized Capital
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Adam Zeplain?
- Co-Founder and Managing Partner of mark vc, known for a direct, founder-first approach and a highly personal diligence process. Over the past decade he has backed companies including Anduril, CrowdStrike, Reddit, Ring, ZenBusiness, Dragos, and Apptronik.
- Where does Adam Zeplain work?
- Adam Zeplain is Managing Partner at mark vc.
- What check size does Adam Zeplain write?
- Adam Zeplain typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Adam Zeplain go to school?
- Adam Zeplain studied at St. Edward's University (B.A. Communication, Advertising).
Same school
Shared employers
Also worked at prima1
Also worked at Bazaarvoice20
Neeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesAndy LeaverOperating Partner at Notion CapitalJennifer BersGo-to-market and Sales Expert at Notion CapitalLisa RobertsChief Product Officer at Mercury FundMike HerringInvestor at EPIC VENTURESThomas BallCo-Founder and Managing Director at Next Coast Ventures
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