Mark Chou

I'm an associate with the New York City Investment Fund, a $110mm early stage VC founded by Henry Kravis in 1996. NYCIF is a private fund with the civic mission of strengthening and diversifying NYC's economy. I focus on investments in cleantech and IT companies and co-manage the FinTech Innovation Lab, an accelerator for early and growth stage fintech startups.

Prior to NYCIF, I was an analyst with The Blackstone Group in New York. I graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and received a BS in Economics with concentrations in Finance and Management. 

My startup-related experience includes roles with PrayWith.Me, Wikinvest.com, CauseVox.com, TapInko.com, and the Wharton Business Plan Competition. I blog at SocentVC.com.

I'm a StartingBloc Fellow (NY '10) and an Eagle Scout. I am also an avid photographer on the weekends and love sweet tea, Auburn football, and vintage watches.