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Mark Batsiyan
Co-Founder, General Partner and COO at Inspired Capital
Mark Batsiyan is a prominent venture capitalist serving as the Co-Founder and General Partner at Inspired Capital, a New York-based early-stage venture firm established in 2019. His role involves leading investments primarily in pre-seed to Series A stages, focusing on innovative companies that aim to address significant challenges in various sectors, including fintech, healthcare, and AI transformation.
Education and Early Career
Batsiyan graduated from Princeton University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, complemented by a Certificate in Finance. He later earned an MBA from Columbia Business School in 2012, where he graduated with Dean's Honors and Distinction.
His professional journey began in 2006 as a Management Consultant at Oliver Wyman, where he specialized in financial services. He subsequently held positions at Solas Capital Management, TIAA, and LearnVest, where he advanced to the role of Head of Strategy before its acquisition by Northwestern Mutual in 2015. Following the acquisition, he became a Partner at Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures until co-founding Inspired Capital in 2019.123
Contributions at Inspired Capital
Under Batsiyan's leadership, Inspired Capital has raised significant funds, including a recent $330 million for its third fund, bringing total assets under management to nearly $900 million. The firm has invested in over 50 companies, which have collectively raised more than $1.5 billion in follow-on capital.34 Batsiyan's investment strategy emphasizes backing "fearless founders" who are committed to solving pressing global issues.3
In addition to his investment activities, Batsiyan serves on the boards of several companies, including Teamshares and Rho, and is involved as a board observer for others like Canvas Medical and Kamino.24
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