Mark Santora
Angel investor in Los Altos
Los Altos, California
Mark Santora, Angel investor in Los Altos is an active investor based in Los Altos, California. This profile covers what Mark Santora backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Mr. Mark Santora is an Angel Investor. Mr. Santora served as Chairman at Panzura. He most recently served on the Board of Directors of Topio, an enterprise software replication company acquired by NetApp in 2006. Prior to Topio, Mark spent over ten years at NetApp. He served in various executive sales and marketing roles, most recently as the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing. Before NetApp, Mark was a director at Crescendo Communications. Earlier in his career, Mark was a director at MIPS Computer Systems (IPO in 1989) and held various sales positions at Sun Microsystems (IPO in 1986) and Data General Corporation. Mark holds a BS degree in Business and Computer Science from Westminster College.
- Investor type
- Angel
- Stages
- Early Stage Venture
- Invests in
- SaaS & EnterpriseHardware & Deep Tech
- Location
- Los Altos, California
- Typical check
- $500K
- Past investments
- 7
Notable investments
Cisco SystemsCrescendo CommunicationsVicom System
PanzuraDeAnza College Scholars ProgramMIPS TechnologiesTopioHow to reach Mark Santora
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mark Santora invest in?
Mark Santora invests in SaaS & Enterprise and Hardware & Deep Tech, typically at Early Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Mark Santora invest at?
Mark Santora typically invests at Early Stage Venture. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Mark Santora's typical check size?
Mark Santora typically writes checks around $500K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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