Mark Cupta joined Prelude in 2013 to invest in entrepreneurs applying emerging technologies to energy-intensive industries. He previously worked at Celanese Corporation, Terawatt Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, and Novomer.
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Prelude Ventures writes $100K to $10M checks, larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.
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- Terawatt Ventures
- Chevron Technology Ventures · solar investment team
- Novomer
- Prelude · Managing DirectorNow
- Novomer
- Terawatt Ventures
- Celanese Corporation
- Prelude Ventures · Managing DirectorNow
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Who is Mark Cupta?
Mark Cupta joined Prelude in 2013 to invest in entrepreneurs applying emerging technologies to energy-intensive industries. He previously worked at Celanese Corporation, Terawatt Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, and Novomer.
How much does Mark Cupta invest?
Mark Cupta invests through Prelude Ventures, which writes checks of $100K to $10M at seed, series a.
How do I pitch Mark Cupta?
Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Mark in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Prelude Ventures backed works better.
What did Mark Cupta do before Prelude Ventures?
Terawatt Ventures; solar investment team at Chevron Technology Ventures; Novomer; Novomer; Terawatt Ventures; Celanese Corporation.
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