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Mark Spoto

Investor

Managing Partner at Razor's Edge Ventures · Board director at mPower Technology · Board director at HawkEye 360 · Board director at 908 Devices

Virginia

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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Aydin SenkutunlockedMark: together at Boston University (1988–1990)
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Mark: together at Boston University
Mark: together at mPower Technology

About

Co-founder and Managing Partner investing in venture and growth-stage space, aerospace, advanced sensors, ISR and manufacturing companies. Previously a partner at law firm Cooley LLP and an aerospace engineer.

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Board director at mPower Technology

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mPower Technology's investors · 7

Cottonwood Technology FundDenver · $1M – $25M checks · since 2025EdgeReston · since 2025Hemisphere Ventures LLCMckinney · since 2022Lockheed Martin VenturesBethesda · since 2025Razor's Edge VenturesReston · $2M – $4M checksShield CapitalSan Francisco · since 2025Sun Mountain CapitalSanta Fe

Co-founders at mPower Technology

DMDr. Murat Okandan
Dr. Murat OkandanCTO & Founder

Board director at HawkEye 360

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HawkEye 360's investors · 16

Center15 CapitalLos AngelesEdgeReston · since 2026Gula Tech AdventuresFulton · $100K – $5M checksHemisphere Ventures LLCMckinneyIceNineLondonLockheed Martin VenturesBethesdaManhattan Venture PartnersNew YorkNew North VenturesPortsmouth · $1M checksNightDragonSan Francisco · since 2026Paladin Capital GroupWashington · $100K – $5M checksRazor's Edge VenturesReston · $2M – $4M checks · since 2025Salica InvestmentsLondonShield CapitalSan FranciscoSixty Degree CapitalNorth YorkU.S. Air Forcesince 2023Winklevoss CapitalNew York · $100K – $5M checks

Co-founders at HawkEye 360

CB
Christopher Bradley DeMayExecutive Officer

Board director at 908 Devices

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908 Devices's investors · 5

Aramco VenturesARCH Venture PartnersChicago · $50K – $250M checks · since 2015Northpond VenturesBethesda · $100K – $5M checks · since 2019Razor's Edge VenturesReston · $2M – $4M checks · since 2015UTECTokyo · $3.1M – $78M checks

Co-founders at 908 Devices

KJKevin J. Knopp, PhD
Kevin J. Knopp, PhDCEO & Co-founder
CBChristopher Brown
Christopher BrownExecutive Officer
KKKevin Knopp
Kevin KnoppExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. mPower Technology, Inc.Member of the Board of Directorscurrent2025 — present
  2. BlackVeMember of the Board of Directorscurrent2024 — present
  3. Razor's Edge VenturesCo-Founder and Managing Partnercurrent2022 — present
  4. Razor's Edge VenturesCo-Founder and General Partner at Razor's Edge Ventures2011 — 2022
  5. Razor's Edge VenturesCo-Founder2011Reston, VA
  6. X-Bow Systems Inc.Member Board Of Directorscurrent2022 — present
  7. HawkEye 360Chairman and Member of the Board Of Directorscurrent2016 — presentHerndon, VA
  8. 908 DevicesMember of the Board of Directorscurrent2012 — presentBoston, MA
  9. Ursa Space SystemsMember of the Board of Directors2019 — 2024
  10. BlackSkyMember of the Board Of Directors2018 — 2021Herndon, VA
  11. MersiveMember of the Board of Directors2011 — 2017Denver, CO
  12. Cooley LLPPartner1999 — 2011Reston, VA
  13. Hunton & WilliamsAssociate1998 — 1999
  14. Latham & WatkinsAssociate1995 — 1998
  15. McDonnell Douglas Space Systems CompanyEngineer1990 — 1992

Skills & more

Venture CapitalStart-upsMergersPrivate EquityVenture FinancingDue DiligenceManagementInvestmentsMergers & AcquisitionsStrategyCorporate GovernanceEntrepreneurship
+12 moreCorporate DevelopmentCorporate LawStrategic PlanningStrategic PartnershipsJoint VenturesContract NegotiationExecutive ManagementCorporate FinanceIntellectual PropertyAngel InvestingBusiness StrategyLicensing

From Mark's professional profile.

Deals · 3

HawkEye 360Board seat

via Razor's Edge Ventures · filed Jan 2026 · $275M raise

Spaceflight IndustriesBoard seat

via Razor's Edge Ventures · filed Nov 2019 · $39.9M raise

908 DevicesBoard seat

via Razor's Edge Ventures · filed Sep 2018 · $24M raise

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

Other disclosed investments

Board seats

Ursa

Per SEC Form D filings.

Colleagues at Razor's Edge Ventures

Catherine Berta
CFO and CCO at Razor's Edge Ventures
Chris Obolensky
Analyst at Razor's Edge Ventures
Conrad Zamparello
Senior Associate at Razor's Edge Ventures
Jack Kerrigan
Managing Partner at Razor's Edge Ventures
John Mulholland
Advisor at Razor's Edge Ventures
Matt Robinson
Vice President at Razor's Edge Ventures
Megan O'Hara
Business Operations Associate at Razor's Edge Ventures
Peggy Styer
Managing Partner at Razor's Edge Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mark Spoto?
Co-founder and Managing Partner investing in venture and growth-stage space, aerospace, advanced sensors, ISR and manufacturing companies. Previously a partner at law firm Cooley LLP and an aerospace engineer.
Where does Mark Spoto work?
Mark Spoto is Managing Partner at Razor's Edge Ventures and Board director at mPower Technology and Board director at HawkEye 360 and Board director at 908 Devices.
What check size does Mark Spoto write?
Mark Spoto typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What boards does Mark Spoto sit on?
Mark Spoto holds tracked board seats at 908 Devices, HawkEye 360, Spaceflight Industries, Ursa.
Where did Mark Spoto go to school?
Mark Spoto studied at Georgetown Law (J.D., Law); Boston University (B.S., Aerospace Engineering).

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Also attended Georgetown Law122

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Also attended Boston University417

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Shared employers

Also worked at mPower Technology, Inc.5

David RothzeidPrincipal at Shield CapitalJohn RichmondSenior Investment Manager at Lockheed Martin VenturesDr. Murat OkandanCTO & Founder at mPower TechnologyJames HellerExecutive Officer, Director at WrapifyMark SpotoGeneral Partner at Edge

Also worked at BlackVe1

Mark SpotoGeneral Partner at Edge

Also worked at Razor's Edge Ventures8

Jack KerriganManaging Partner at Razor's Edge VenturesMatt RobinsonVice President at Razor's Edge VenturesWagner WakemanAssociate at Razor's Edge VenturesCatherine BertaCFO and CCO at Razor's Edge VenturesConrad ZamparelloSenior Associate at Razor's Edge VenturesChris ObolenskyAnalyst at Razor's Edge Ventures

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Also worked at HawkEye 36012

George BarnesPresident, Cyber Practice at Red Cell IncubationLudwig Pierre SchulzeBoard Director at Basecamp FundVictor Bunoust-RoquerePrincipal at Manhattan Venture PartnersKirsten Bartok TouwCo-Founder & Managing Partner at NEW VISTA CAPITALPeter BordesManaging Partner at Trajectory VenturesRichard WellsManaging Director at Insight Partners

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