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David Mendez
Venture Capitalist - Early Stage Technology
David Mendez is an experienced venture capitalist and Managing Partner at Good Growth Capital, a venture capital firm based in Charleston, South Carolina.14 Here are some key details about his background and career:
Professional Experience
David Mendez has over 23 years of experience in venture investing.6 His current roles include:
- Managing Partner at Good Growth Capital, focusing on HealthTech and GreenTech investments, particularly companies developing new materials5
- Advisor for Hi Mark Capital, serving as a liaison between Hi Mark and Good Growth Capital2
Previously, he has held positions such as:
- Co-founder and Managing Partner at Capital A Partners (CapA), the first VC firm in South Carolina46
- Managing Director for the Techstars/Arcadis City of 2030 Accelerator in Amsterdam46
- Managing Director at Katalyst Venture Partners, a MediaTech-focused fund in New York City and London4
Entrepreneurial Background
Before his venture capital career, David was a successful entrepreneur:
- Co-founded and successfully exited Supplybase.inc in 2000, a VC-backed B2B supply chain software company funded by NEA16
- Spent the first 10 years of his career in operational roles with GE, DuPont, and Conoco in the U.S. and U.K.14
Education
- MBA in International Business from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and KU Leuven (Belgium)2
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University, graduating in 198727
Investment Focus
At Good Growth Capital, David's investment range is typically between $100K to $2.0M, with a sweet spot of $1M.3 He has made 23 investments on record and focuses on sectors such as:
- Medical Devices
- Games
- Transportation Tech
- IoT
- Logistics
- Health & Hospital Services
- ClimateTech/CleanTech
- Health IT
- Consumer Internet
- Enterprise3
David Mendez is known for his expertise in bringing together diverse, intelligent people to create products that solve practical business challenges.2 His extensive operational experience as both an entrepreneur and investor contributes significantly to his role in venture capital.