David Marquardt is a founding partner and co-founder of August Capital. See contact routes.
David Marquardt is a founding partner and co-founder of August Capital, a venture capital firm he established in 1995 alongside John Johnston. Before launching August Capital, he co-founded Technology Venture Investors (TVI) in 1980, where he served on Microsoft’s board starting in 1981 after TVI became its sole investor. August Capital focuses on information technology companies, primarily investing in early-stage ventures across the United States. His typical investment range is $6.0 million to $12.0 million, with a sweet spot around $8.0 million, and he often acts as a lead investor. Notable portfolio companies include Microsoft, which TVI funded exclusively, and Netpulse, Inc., where Marquardt currently serves as a director. Marquardt emphasizes long-term board relationships and has served on more than thirty boards during his career, reflecting his commitment to entrepreneurs’ market visions. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University (1973) and an MBA from Stanford University (1978).
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