Mark Gramelspacher
InvestorExecutive Director SAM Fund & Entrepreneur in Residence at Elevate Ventures
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Writes $25K – $5M checks
About
Mark Gramelspacher is a hands-on investor and coach for Indiana manufacturing ventures, combining three decades as a CEO and senior operator with public advocacy for statewide manufacturing innovation.
Invests in
AgTechBiotechEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechHealthtechSaaS
Experience
- TPMACEO, Managing Partner & Advisory Boardcurrent2024 — presentUnited States
- EverGreen Global Advisors, LLCCEO / Managing Directorcurrent2014 — presentIndianapolis, Indiana
- United Animal HealthBoard Member / Observer Advisorcurrent2025 — presentSheridan, Indiana, United States
- Hardtech IndianaFounding Membercurrent2021 — presentIndiana, United States
- Mobile reCellBoard Member / Observer2022 — 2024Greater Indianapolis
- 120WaterBoard Member / Observer2022 — 2024Indiana, United States
- Elevate VenturesExecutive Director SAM Fund & Entrepreneur in Residence2016 — 2023Greater Indianapolis
- Novilytic LLCBoard Member / Observer2022 — 2023Indianapolis, Indiana
- Ateios SystemsBoard Member / Observer2022 — 2023Newberry, Indiana, United States
- MITO Material SolutionsBoard Member / Observer2021 — 2022Greater Indianapolis
- Blue Pillar, Inc.Board Member / Observer2017 — 2019Greater Indianapolis
- Doxly, Inc.Board Member / Observer2018 — 2019Indianapolis, Indiana
- ClearScholarBoard Member / Observer2016 — 2018Greater Indianapolis
- IBG Group mbH & Co. KGConsultant / Advisor2014 — 2016Cologne, Germany
- EverGreen Holdings / EverGreen CapitalPresident / Managing Director1992 — 2014
- CMW International (f/k/a Mallory Metallurgical Co)Chairman, President & CEO1999 — 2013
- EverGreen International, IncPresident & CEO1992 — 2002
- BlueBird International, Inc.Vice-President, Indiana Operations1996 — 1997Denver, Colorado
- Wooden & McLaughlin LLPAssociate1990 — 1992
- Chadwell & KayserSummer Associate1989
Education
- Indiana University Maurer School of LawDoctor of Jurisprudence, Law
- University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of BusinessBBA, Finance
Skills & more
Board GovernanceBusiness Planning26Strategic Financial Planning4Legal IssuesLeadership Development7Lean Management1Sales Process13International DevelopmentMergers & Acquisitions14New Business Development11Entrepreneurship7Sales7
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ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementExecutive ManagementStart-upsStrategic ConsultingInternational BusinessChange ManagementRestructuringStrategic PlanningStrategyLeadershipAnalysisLanguages Spanish
- Predictive Index HR Performance System
- Integrity Sales System Training
- Illinois Bar — State of Illinois
- Indiana Bar — State of Indiana
From Mark's professional profile.
Colleagues at Elevate Ventures
Andie Hines-Lagemann
Director of Engagement and EQ Practitioner at Elevate Ventures
Asa Kelly
Vice President of Investment Operations & Portfolio Analytics at Elevate Ventures
Ben Weber
Senior Accountant at Elevate Ventures
Brighid King
Platform Operations Manager at Elevate Ventures
Chris Huxhold
CFO at Elevate Ventures
Cy Megnin
Vice President at Elevate Ventures
Drew Hannel
Analyst at Elevate Ventures
Eli Anderson
Analyst at Elevate Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Mark Gramelspacher work?
- Mark Gramelspacher is Executive Director SAM Fund & Entrepreneur in Residence at Elevate Ventures.
- What does Mark Gramelspacher invest in?
- Mark Gramelspacher invests in AgTech, Biotech, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- What check size does Mark Gramelspacher write?
- Mark Gramelspacher typically writes checks of $25K – $5M.
Same school
Also attended Indiana University Maurer School of Law3
Also attended University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business46
Ann PauloseSenior Investor Relations Associate at GreycroftJay JohnsonBoard Member at CincyTechDomenica CevallosAssociate at Fin CapitalMichael BrannanSr. Associate at Volition CapitalEdward KimInvestor at Side Door VenturesAmy PersohnChief Operating Officer at Navitas Capital
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