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Mark Watt

Investor

General 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

  1. Kilonova CapitalCo-Founder, General Partner & CCOcurrent2019 — presentMenlo Park
  2. Cornice GroupManaging Membercurrent2025 — presentUnited States
  3. MJW HoldingsPartnercurrent2016 — presentMenlo Park, California, United States
  4. AymiumInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  5. X-Bow Systems Inc.Investorcurrent2023 — present
  6. FlexEnableInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  7. NanosysInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  8. Above DataAdvisorcurrent2015 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  9. FunctionizeInvestorcurrent2016 — present
  10. Civic TechnologiesInvestorcurrent2016 — presentPalo Alto
  11. EVELO Electric BicyclesInvestorcurrent2015 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  12. Circle Medical - a UCSF Health AffiliateInvestor2015 — 2021Palo Alto
  13. Firefly AerospaceInvestor2017 — 2020
  14. Firefly AerospaceBoard Member2017 — 2020
  15. Firefly AerospaceCo-Founder2017 — 2020
  16. Thync Global, Inc.Board Member2018 — 2020Los Gatos, CA
  17. Thync Global, Inc.Investor2016 — 2020Menlo Park
  18. PDI CStore EssentialsInvestor2015 — 2019Greater Houston
  19. KangarooHealth Inc.Investor2015 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
  20. EOS DATA ANALYTICSCo-Founder2014 — 2016Menlo Park
  21. Noosphere Venture PartnersPartner2013 — 2016Menlo Park, CA
  22. William Blair and CompanyHead of Internet & Digital Media Investment Banking2010 — 2013San Francisco, CA
  23. America's Growth CapitalPartner2009 — 2010Menlo Park, CA
  24. TriplePoint CapitalManaging Director2008Menlo Park, CA
  25. Merrill LynchDirector1999 — 2008Palo Alto, CA
  26. Ernst & YoungForeign Direct Investment Executive1998 — 1999
  27. Ernst & YoungAccountant1996 — 1998
  28. Anderson StrathernLegal Intern1995Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Strategy22Management2Venture Capital55Corporate Development22Growth Capital19Start-ups17Financial Modeling16Investment Banking23IPO10Private Equity16Mergers9Emerging Markets9
+12 morePrivate PlacementsCorporate FinanceBusiness ValuationValuationDue DiligenceE-commerceEquitiesCapital MarketsLBODivestituresDigital MediaMergers & Acquisitions

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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).

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