Mark Blackwell
General Partner at Builders Investor
Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
Overview
Work Experience
General Partner
2020 - Current
Builders VC has US$420MM of AUM across two funds that focuses on early-stage investing where technology meets new business models to modernize antiquated industries including healthcare, agriculture, industrials, and construction.
Board of Governors
2023
Chair, Investment Committee ($2.2B University Endowment) Vice Chair, Budget Committee Member, Audit Committee
Board Member
2023
Board Member
2022
Marketplace, Vertical SaaS and FinTech
Raised $24,350,000.00 from Ag Ventures Alliance, Bienville Capital, Next Level Ventures, Innova Memphis, HPA (Hyde Park Angels), ISA Ventures, Builders VC, Wintrust Ventures, Ag Startup Engine and ISA Ventures.
Board Member
2022
Board Member
2021
SafeAI develops autonomous driving technology for heavy-equipment vehicles used in the construction and mining industries.
Raised $64,000,000.00 from Autotech Ventures, Moog, George Kaiser Family Foundation, Newlab, McKinley Capital Management, Energy Innovation Capital, Builders VC, Vimson Group, Brick & Mortar Ventures and Embark Ventures.
Board Member
2020
Foresight is the commercial insurtech that ties safe work practices to insurance savings.
Raised $58,100,000.00 from Brick & Mortar Ventures, OMERS Ventures, George Kaiser Family Foundation, DG VENTURES and Builders VC.
Board Observer
2024
Board Observer
2022
Board Observer
2023