Marque announces first Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR)

San Francisco/Washington/Atlanta, May 20th, 2023 - Marque Ventures, the defense-focused venture capital firm, welcomes Mike Sanzari as Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) to further invest in innovative founders building for defense and national security.

Marque Ventures welcomes Mike Sanzari as the firm’s first Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Software engineer Mike Sanzari, known for developing Caper's smart shopping cart prior to its Instacart acquisition, joins Marque Ventures as EIR.

In his role, he will focus on identifying investment opportunities in the defense sector and providing strategic guidance to portfolio companies. His technical expertise and industry connections are poised to enhance Marque Ventures' alliances within the startup ecosystem and innovation landscape.

According to Marque Ventures Managing Director, Jake Chapman, “… the EIR is an integral piece of Marque’s commitment to national security and defense technology innovation. We are incredibly excited to host Mike and look forward to having his unique skillset applied to the defense problem set.”