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Mark Goodman

Managing Partner atMassMutual VenturesFirm active Oct 8Boston
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Mark Goodman is a venture capital professional who joined MassMutual Ventures in 2014 to help launch the firm. He previously founded two technology-focused venture capital funds and holds a PhD in philosophy.

What Mark can write

Writes checks of$1M to $10M
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

MassMutual Ventures writes $1M to $10M checks, larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: MassMutual Ventures.

Career

  1. Boston College · Lecturer in Philosophy
  2. Terawatt Ventures · Founder
  3. Brookline Ventures · Founder
  4. MassMutual Ventures · Managing Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Terawatt VenturesBrookline Ventures

Investments named in public bios

Recorded FutureTamrMineTuition.ioRiskLensCyberGRXSolebit

Focus

CybersecurityData AnalyticsFintech

Education

Emory University, BA in economics and philosophyNorthwestern University, MBABoston College, PhD in philosophy

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Kara Burns
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Aram OuligianSenior Associate

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John NordinGeneral Partner, Analog Ventures

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Questions

Who is Mark Goodman?

Mark Goodman is a venture capital professional who joined MassMutual Ventures in 2014 to help launch the firm. He previously founded two technology-focused venture capital funds and holds a PhD in philosophy.

How much does Mark Goodman invest?

Mark Goodman invests through MassMutual Ventures, which writes checks of $1M to $10M at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Mark Goodman?

A warm intro from a founder MassMutual Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Mark Goodman do before MassMutual Ventures?

Lecturer in Philosophy at Boston College; Founder at Terawatt Ventures; Founder at Brookline Ventures.

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