Mark Friday

Mark Friday is the Managing Director at Cathexis Ventures, a role he has held since June 2018. Based in Houston, Texas, he focuses on early-stage startup investments, particularly in sectors such as energy, real estate, and consumer technology. His investment strategy emphasizes identifying scalable startups with strong founders and early signs of product-market fit, typically investing between $100,000 and $10 million, with a sweet spot around $500,000.123

Before transitioning into venture capital, Mark had a robust career in engineering. He worked for over a decade in various engineering roles, including as a Tech Project Manager at Hatch and Shrader Engineering, where he specialized in wireless networks and smart city technologies. He began his career at Lockheed Martin, focusing on research and development for the F-35 fighter jet.23

Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Economics from Texas Christian University, and he is a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas.34 His diverse background in engineering and investment positions him uniquely in the venture capital landscape, allowing him to leverage technical insights in evaluating potential investments.24