David Mort

David is a seasoned venture capitalist with a deep focus on the fintech sector, particularly in Web3, blockchain, crypto, and insurance. As a General Partner at Propel Venture Partners, he actively invests in early-stage companies and emphasizes backing founders who demonstrate the ability to attract customers, talent, and capital. He believes in the critical role of in-person company building for achieving outlier success. propel+3

His investment philosophy is heavily influenced by a quantitative background from his time at SVB Financial Group, where he analyzed data to identify high-potential companies. This data-driven approach, combined with a focus on understanding the entrepreneur's motivations and opportunity costs, guides his decisions, especially in the seed and early Series A stages. vcuncovered+1

David has a rich history in corporate venturing, having worked at BBVA Ventures where he contributed to significant investments in companies like Coinbase, DocuSign, and Personal Capital. This experience provided him with insights into the challenges and opportunities within regulated financial industries and the importance of technology and innovation. globalventuring+2

Educated at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a double major in Finance and Management & Human Resources (Entrepreneurship track), David's early experiences, including an internship at a micro VC fund and building dog-sled trails in Denali, instilled in him an adventurous mindset and an appreciation for exploration and pushing boundaries, which he sees reflected in successful founders. vcuncovered+2