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Raising Funds for Your Tech Startup – Mark Sherman

25 June 2026 36:41 Steve Sponseller

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How can your tech startup attract investors?

On this episode of the podcast, I am talking with Mark Sherman.

Mark is a Managing Partner of Titanium Ventures, which is a venture capital firm in San Francisco, CA with a strong track record. As we talk about on this episode, Titanium Ventures uses data science and quantitative analysis when analyzing investment opportunities.

Mark talks about what he and his partners look for in a technology startup. One thing they like to see is a passion for the business. Mark shares other key factors during our discussion.

He also talks about how companies can make their pitch stand out to investors and make a good impression.

I know you will enjoy this conversation with Mark and leave with some insights on how to position your company to improve the chances of getting funding.

"We typically invest in Series A and Series B companies. Our goal is to help companies grow to $100M in revenue and beyond." – Mark Sherman

Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast:

- Using data analysis when evaluating tech startups for investment

- How can a pitch grab an investor's attention

- Factors considered before investing in a technology startup

Connect with Mark Sherman:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markheyssherman/

Website: https://telstraventures.com/

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