Mark Crawford

Mark Crawford is the Head of Caterpillar Ventures, overseeing the venture capital unit of Caterpillar, the world's largest construction equipment manufacturer.

With more than 20 years of experience in investing, Mark focuses on driving corporate innovation through early-stage company investments in sectors like electrification, energy storage, mining tech, and robotics.

Mark has a strong track record in identifying, evaluating, and executing deals that add value to both Caterpillar and its portfolio companies.

His educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from American University, a BA from Tufts University, and a Certificate Program from the Venture Capital Institute.

Mark has been involved with organizations such as Skycatch, Maroon Invest Global, University of Delaware, Hansen-Mueller Company, HIVOT, Prieto Battery, FORT Robotics, Stanley Ventures, FreeWire Technologies, Intel Capital, SequrComm, Trak Surgical Inc., ScanMed Enterprises, Invest Nebraska Corporation, Performant Capital Partners, L.P., SFI Financial Group, Inc., Development Capital Ventures,L.P., World Development Group, Inc., and CollegeLink.com, Inc.