David Mendez
InvestorManaging Partner at Good Growth Capital
South Carolina
Writes $100K – $2M checks · typically $1M
About
David Mendez is a 25+ years early-stage investor who co-founded South Carolina’s first venture firm, delivering over 9x, and combines GE/DuPont industrial roots with a B2B supply‑chain build-and-exit.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareMedical Devices
Experience
- Good Growth CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2017 — presentCharleston, South Carolina Area
- Good Growth CapitalVenture Partner2016 — 2017
- CAP A PartnersLP, Co-Founder, Managing Partnercurrent2013 — presentCharleston, SC / Stockholm, Sweden
- BoldbeamAdvisorcurrent2025 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- TechstarsIndustry Practice Expert - Energy Sector2020 — 2021Global
- TechstarsManaging Director2018 — 2020Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
- DPM ResourcesInvestor and Advisor2003 — 2013New York and Charleston
- Katalyst Venture PartnersLP and Managing Director2000 — 2003New York, NY and London, U.K.
- Supplybase.inc / i2 TechnologiesCo-Founder and Director1996 — 2000San Francisco, CA
- GEBusiness Development Manager / Regional Quality Leader - GE Plastics1993 — 1996Pleasanton, CA
- DuPontEngineering and Marketing Management1987 — 1993Wilmington, DE
- ConocoPhillipsCorporate Development - Eastern Europe1992London, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Venture Capital99Corporate Development38Business Development97Private Equity44Finance29Social Media10Recruiting11Sales19Cleantech5Deal Sourcing6International Expansion6Start-ups99
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EntrepreneurshipManagement ConsultingStrategic PlanningBusiness StrategyExecutive ManagementInternational BusinessMergers & AcquisitionsManagementRestructuringBusiness PlanningStrategyLeadershipLanguages English · Spanish
From David's professional profile.
Colleagues at Good Growth Capital
Aditi Rajagopal
Principal at Good Growth Capital
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Amy Salzhauer
Managing Partner at Good Growth Capital
Andrew McMarlin
Advisor at Good Growth Capital
Carolyne LaSala
Managing Partner at Good Growth Capital
Catherine Mohr
Advisor at Good Growth Capital
David Smoley
Advisor at Good Growth Capital
Henry White
Operating Partner at Good Growth Capital
Hradszki László
CEO at Hiventures
Network6
Amy Salzhauer
Managing Partner at Good Growth Capital
Carolyne LaSala
Managing Partner at Good Growth Capital
Craig Dickman
Managing Partner at TitletownTech
John Osborne
Managing Partner at Good Growth Capital
Kathleen Kennedy
Advisor at Good Growth Capital
Ken Zolot
Advisor at Good Growth Capital
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Mendez?
- David Mendez is a 25+ years early-stage investor who co-founded South Carolina’s first venture firm, delivering over 9x, and combines GE/DuPont industrial roots with a B2B supply‑chain build-and-exit.
- Where does David Mendez work?
- David Mendez is Managing Partner at Good Growth Capital.
- What does David Mendez invest in?
- David Mendez invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Medical Devices.
- What check size does David Mendez write?
- David Mendez typically writes checks of $100K – $2M.
- Where did David Mendez go to school?
- David Mendez studied at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School (MBA, International Business); KU Leuven (MBA, International Business); Clemson University (Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering).
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