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Mark Fernandes

Managing Director at Sierra Ventures

San Mateo, California

Writes $500K – $15M checks · typically $7.8M

About

Mark Fernandes leverages a Wall Street background and longstanding partner continuity, applies a five-point framework (follow-on capital, talent, momentum, preparation, storytelling), and aids executive recruiting via its CXO Advisory Board.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareNew MaterialsRoboticsSaaSSpace Tech

Deals · 9

Higia, Inc.Board seat

via Sierra Ventures · filed Apr 2024 · $9.5M raise

QUALITI, INC.Board seat

via Sierra Ventures · filed Dec 2023 · $2.7M raise

Yalochat, Inc.Board seat

via Sierra Ventures · filed Oct 2023 · $40M raise

reifyBoard seat

via Sierra Ventures · filed Aug 2021 · $220M raise

Inspirit Learning, Inc.Board seat

via Sierra Ventures · filed Jan 2021 · $3M raise

ZaloniBoard seat

via Sierra Ventures · filed Oct 2020 · $9.6M raise

QuillbotBoard seat

via Sierra Ventures · filed Apr 2020 · $4.3M raise

Spotzer Media GroupBoard seat

via Sierra Ventures · filed Jun 2015 · $843.2K raise

ZimperiumBoard seat

via Sierra Ventures · filed Feb 2015 · $12M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at Sierra Ventures

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