Bill Davidow is the founding partner of Mohr Davidow Ventures (MDV). See sector focus and contact routes.
Bill Davidow is the founding partner of Mohr Davidow Ventures (MDV), a venture capital firm he co-founded in 1983–1985 after retiring from Intel where he served as Vice President of Microcomputer Divisions. MDV focuses on early-stage technology companies, investing across sectors including information technology, life sciences, software, and healthcare, with a geographic emphasis on Silicon Valley and significant market opportunities globally. The firm typically leads early-stage rounds, partnering closely with entrepreneurs to catalyze new markets rather than optimize existing ones. Notable portfolio companies include Axonics, which developed neuromodulation therapies, and other transformative tech startups backed since the firm’s inception. Davidow is also a best-selling author, having written *Marketing High Technology* and co-authored *The Virtual Corporation* and *The Autonomous Revolution*, reflecting his distinctive view on technology adoption and market dynamics. His investment philosophy centers on operational expertise from his executive background at Intel and Hewlett-Packard, guiding startups through critical growth phases.
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