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Mark Peter Davis

Founder & Managing Partner · Interplay

OperatorInvestor$100M+ Exit

About Mark

Mark Peter Davis is the Founder and Managing Partner of Interplay, a comprehensive startup ecosystem based in New York City. Interplay operates a Series A venture capital fund, an incubator for seed-stage companies, a foundry that builds companies from scratch, and a multi-family office. Mark is an experienced entrepreneur and investor, with early investments in notable companies such as Warby Parker, Coinbase, and Course Hero. He is also the author of "The Fundraising Rules," a widely-read guide for founders navigating the capital-raising process. Through Interplay's various entities, he has been involved in numerous successful exits, including Jackpocket's $750M acquisition by DraftKings.

On the podcast with Mark

Oct 31, 2024 • Episode 61
Why Most Founders Shouldn't Raise VC (Mark Peter Davis)
Interplay's Mark Peter Davis argues that most companies should not raise venture capital, a lesson from a 13-year career investing in breakout hits like Coinbase and Warby Parker while also bootstrapping 11 companies to successful outcomes. He explains the critical importance of capital strategy alignment, because choosing the wrong path can kill your return as a founder even if the business succeeds.

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Mark Peter Davis

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Why Most Founders Shouldn't Raise VC (Mark Peter Davis)

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