David Mort

Investment Executive and General Partner at Propel VC

David Mort is a General Partner at Propel VC, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco that focuses on early-stage investments in the financial services sector, particularly in the realms of fintech and web3. He has been with Propel VC since 2016, progressing through various roles, including Vice President and Partner, before becoming a General Partner in June 2021. Propel VC typically invests from pre-seed to Series A stages, with initial check sizes ranging from $250,000 to $5 million.1

Background and Education

David Mort holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Investment and Banking, as well as Management and Human Resources with a focus on Entrepreneurship, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His career prior to Propel VC includes positions at SVB Financial Group and BBVA Ventures, where he gained substantial experience in venture capital and investment strategies.1 2 4

Investment Focus

Mort's investment interests are primarily in companies that are innovating within the financial services landscape. His portfolio includes notable investments in companies like Coinbase, Nomad, and Neon, and he has a particular interest in sectors such as fintech and web3.1 3 4

Highlights

Sep 7 · Sifted

14 corporate seed-stage investors you need to know - Sifted

Feb 3 · PRNewswire

Heffernan Insurance Brokers and BrokerTech Ventures Participate in TrustLayer $6.6 Million Seed Financing - PRNewswire

Experience

General Partner at Propel VC since June 2021

Partner, Vice President, Senior Associate at Propel VC; Analyst and Senior Associate at SVB Financial Group; Analyst and Senior Associate at BBVA Ventures