Mark Buffington
Mark Buffington is the founder of BIP Capital and the Managing Partner of BIP Ventures. Since founding BIP Capital in 2006, Mark has led the venture capital firm to its position as one of the most active and recognized brands outside of Silicon Valley.
Mark has led investment rounds in more than 80 companies in numerous industries (Healthcare, Digital Media, Ed Tech, Enterprise SaaS, FinTech, and Advanced Computing). Notable investments include Vendormate, Ingenious Med, QA Symphony/Tricentis, PlayOn! Sports, Huddle Tickets, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Cypress.io, ConnexPay, REACH Health, Trella Health, Shareholder InSite and Aspirion Health Resources.
Mark earned an MBA from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University and a B.S. from the Georgia Institute of Technology (where he lettered as a varsity baseball player).
Mark serves on the board of directors of several companies, including the NFHS Network, AchieveIt, Trella Health, PlayOn! Sports, UserIQ and ConnexPay. He also serves on several nonprofit boards, including Buckhead Coalition, Inc. and the Georgia Tech College of Computing.
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April 5, 2024
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MB on VC: The Books that Shaped my Investing Philosophy and a Tribute to Charlie Munger
Get the books and theories that shaped Mark Buffington’s philosophy on investing, and learn why Charlie Munger is a central figure for BIP Ventures.
March 6, 2024
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MB on VC: Why Permanent Capital Funds are a Choice Alternative for Founders and Investors
Explore how Permanent Capital Funds, like BIP Ventures' Evergreen BDC, offer a sustainable investment strategy for founders and investors seeking long-term growth and stability.
February 14, 2024
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MB on VC: The Uncapped Power of Fat Right Tails
Learn how a "fat right tail" VC investing strategy fuels outsized returns & drives positive change by betting on innovation and positive disruption.
January 3, 2024
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MB on VC: How to Spot and Nurture Enduring Technology Startups
Mark Buffington shares a winning approach to identifying and nurturing enduring technology startups, balancing the market, team, and product and business model innovation for long-term success.
December 19, 2023
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MB on VC: Venture Capital 2023 Year-in-Review and 2024 Outlook
BIP Ventures' Managing Partner, Mark Buffington, shares insights from 2023 and his vision for 2024 - centering on a resilient commitment to ethics and integrity in venture capital investing and supporting startups.
December 6, 2023
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MB on VC: The Decline of Ethics in Venture Capital (and What to do About it)
BIP Ventures Managing Partner Mark Buffington explores the vital role of ethics in Venture Capital and makes a call for transparency, accountability, and governance to protect investors and uphold integrity.