Mark Spoto, Razor's Edge Ventures

Mark Spoto is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Razor’s Edge Ventures, a Reston. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Mark Spoto

Mark Spoto is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Razor’s Edge Ventures, a Reston, Virginia-based venture firm he established in 2011, and he previously served as a partner at Cooley LLP specializing in venture capital and mergers and acquisitions before working as an aerospace engineer at McDonnell Douglas. His investment thesis targets multi-stage commercial technology companies at the intersection of national security and enterprise markets, with specific focus on space, autonomous systems, advanced sensors, cybersecurity, AI-enabled systems, and defense technologies from seed through Series B. While his typical check size and lead/follow behavior are not explicitly detailed in available sources, he actively identifies opportunities, structures deals, and advises portfolio companies as part of his managing role. Notable portfolio companies include Spaceflight Industries, HawkEye 360, 908 Devices (where he serves as an independent director), Ursa Space Systems, and Mersive. Spoto distinguishes himself through deep technical expertise in space-oriented technologies and aerospace engineering, complemented by legal experience in venture transaction

Mark Spoto at a glance

Role
Co-Founder and General Partner
Organization
Razor's Edge Ventures
Location
Reston, Virginia, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Aerospace

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