Mark Watt
InvestorGeneral Partner at Kilonova Capital
Menlo Park, California
Writes $5M – $50M checks · typically $25M
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About
Mark Watt is the founder of Kilonova Capital and has worked on technology mergers, acquisitions, and investments totaling over $180 billion. He previously served as President of a $1 billion technology holding company, Head of Internet & Digital Media Investment Banking at William Blair and Merrill Lynch, and Managing Director at TriplePoint Capital. He holds an LLB in Commercial Law & Space Law from the University of Aberdeen.
Experience
- Kilonova CapitalCo-Founder, General Partner & CCOcurrent2019 — presentMenlo Park
- Cornice GroupManaging Membercurrent2025 — presentUnited States
- MJW HoldingsPartnercurrent2016 — presentMenlo Park, California, United States
- AymiumInvestorcurrent2024 — present
- X-Bow Systems Inc.Investorcurrent2023 — present
- FlexEnableInvestorcurrent2022 — present
- NanosysInvestorcurrent2022 — present
- Above DataAdvisorcurrent2015 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- FunctionizeInvestorcurrent2016 — present
- Civic TechnologiesInvestorcurrent2016 — presentPalo Alto
- EVELO Electric BicyclesInvestorcurrent2015 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Circle Medical - a UCSF Health AffiliateInvestor2015 — 2021Palo Alto
- Firefly AerospaceInvestor2017 — 2020
- Firefly AerospaceBoard Member2017 — 2020
- Firefly AerospaceCo-Founder2017 — 2020
- Thync Global, Inc.Board Member2018 — 2020Los Gatos, CA
- Thync Global, Inc.Investor2016 — 2020Menlo Park
- PDI CStore EssentialsInvestor2015 — 2019Greater Houston
- KangarooHealth Inc.Investor2015 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
- EOS DATA ANALYTICSCo-Founder2014 — 2016Menlo Park
- Noosphere Venture PartnersPartner2013 — 2016Menlo Park, CA
- William Blair and CompanyHead of Internet & Digital Media Investment Banking2010 — 2013San Francisco, CA
- America's Growth CapitalPartner2009 — 2010Menlo Park, CA
- TriplePoint CapitalManaging Director2008Menlo Park, CA
- Merrill LynchDirector1999 — 2008Palo Alto, CA
- Ernst & YoungForeign Direct Investment Executive1998 — 1999
- Ernst & YoungAccountant1996 — 1998
- Anderson StrathernLegal Intern1995Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Strategy22Management2Venture Capital55Corporate Development22Growth Capital19Start-ups17Financial Modeling16Investment Banking23IPO10Private Equity16Mergers9Emerging Markets9
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Colleagues at Kilonova Capital
Abe Morris
Operating Partner at Kilonova Capital
Anurag Chandra
Operating Partner at Kilonova Capital
Atul Shinde
Operating Partner at Kilonova Capital
Bill Beyer
Advisor at Kilonova Capital
Charles Jolley
Operating Partner at Kilonova Capital
Claire Chauvel
Senior Associate at Kilonova Capital
David Anderman
Operating Partner at Kilonova Capital
Dr. Eric Cole
Operating Partner at Kilonova Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mark Watt?
- Mark Watt is the founder of Kilonova Capital and has worked on technology mergers, acquisitions, and investments totaling over $180 billion. He previously served as President of a $1 billion technology holding company, Head of Internet & Digital Media Investment Banking at William Blair and Merrill Lynch, and Managing Director at TriplePoint Capital. He holds an LLB in Commercial Law & Space Law from the University of Aberdeen.
- Where does Mark Watt work?
- Mark Watt is General Partner at Kilonova Capital.
- What check size does Mark Watt write?
- Mark Watt typically writes checks of $5M – $50M.
- Where did Mark Watt go to school?
- Mark Watt studied at The Wharton School (Executive Development Program); ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs (Chartered Accountant); University of Aberdeen (Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Commercial Law & Space Law).
Founder mafias
The Wharton School mafia564
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Kunal BahlMarketing and Operations StrategyFounded SnapdealJack AbrahamBachelors of Science in Economics *Dropped outFounded Atomic Labs +3Gleb ChuvpiloMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Thor Directed Energy +6Ankur JainBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Kairos +3Jagmeet LambaMBAFounded Certa +3Edward LandoBachelor's DegreeFounded Link +2
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University of Aberdeen mafia23
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Duncan LoganBachelor of Technology - BTechFounded Rocket Space +1Alex RamírezMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Vendease +1Tim ZinklMaster of Arts - MA HonsFounded Pairio +1John CampbellBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Resolution TherapeuticsPaul-Louis BisbarreErasmus exchange - Bachelor levelFounded BoksWillie WattMaster of Arts - MAFounded Martin Currie
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Circle Medical mafia9
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
George FavvasExecutive Officer, DirectorFounded Clara +1Mingfeng WuInvestorFounded DecorMattersBrent LaRueFounder/VP Product & Patient ExperienceFounded MediatelyCassie ChoiDirector Of OperationsFounded Pair TeamGabriel LuqueSoftware EngineerFounded WabiZeeshan AhmedSenior Product DesignerFounded Clara
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William Blair mafia7
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Brent GrinnaM&A AnalystFounded EverTruePat VihtelicAssociate - Technology Investment BankingFounded Home ChefKJ ShahInvestment BankingFounded Kaizen LabsGareth DickensAnalyst, Mergers & AcquisitionsFounded ConvenientMDPaul AnthonyTechnology Investment BankingFounded OpStart GrowthSam KushnerInvestment Banking Summer AnalystFounded FlexPoint
Kilonova Capital mafia6
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended The Wharton School2,000
Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesSarah GuoFounder & General Partner of ConvictionJosh KopelmanFounder and Partner at First Round CapitalAydin SenkutFounder & Managing Partner at FelicisKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalJack AbrahamFounder, CEO & Managing Partner of Atomic
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Also attended ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs48
Anesh PatelGroup Chief Financial Officer at EMV CapitalJamie GilesInvestor at SuperSeedFreddie DodgeDirector at GP BullhoundAdam WattsInvestment Manager at Mercia VenturesCalum PatersonInvestor at Scottish Equity PartnersStuart PatersonInvestor at Scottish Equity Partners
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Also attended University of Aberdeen64
Janet WolpertInvestor at Index VenturesChloe ParamattiInvestor at EQT VenturesIsabelle TressonCommunications & Marketing Lead at Partech VenturesWill CadellVenture Advisor at Cultivation CapitalJai TaylorInvestor at Blue Wire CapitalJohn CampbellEIR at Delin Ventures
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Also attended Glenalmond College2
Shared employers
Also worked at Nanosys5
Also worked at Above Data3
Also worked at Merrill Lynch741
Hans TungManaging Partner at Notable CapitalAnthony LinHead of Intel Capital, Corporate Vice President at Intel CapitalNoorPartner at Clear VenturesKesha CashFounder & General Partner at Impact America FundAftab MathurManaging Director at Temasek at Golden Gate VenturesAndrew WallaceVice President, Revolution Growth at Revolution
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Also worked at Ernst & Young1,922
Tyler WilsonSenior Accountant at Felicis VenturesSandra SchwarzerInvestor at Index VenturesLinn Hege AuneInvestor at InvestinorTorjusInvestor at InvestinorAngela ToyPartner & COO at Golden Gate VenturesMahesha SubramaniamHead of Client Relations at Golden Gate Ventures
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