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Mark Farrell

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Co-CEO at Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corporation Ii
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Mark Farrell is the Co-CEO of Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corporation II and a Venture Partner at Thayer Ventures, focusing on travel and mobility technology. His career uniquely blends finance and public service, having been an investment banker, a lawyer, and the 44th Mayor of San Francisco. He holds a JD from the University of Pennsylvania.

A lifelong San Franciscan, Mark is a husband and father to three children. His background includes a Masters degree in Irish Politics from University College Dublin, suggesting a deep interest in his heritage and international affairs beyond his roles in technology and local government.

Unique fact: Before returning to venture capital, he served as the 44th Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco.

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Current Role
Co-CEO
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Travel & Mobility Tech
As a Venture Partner at Thayer Ventures, his primary investment focus is on emerging technology companies that are transforming the travel and mobility sectors.
Venture Investing
He is the Co-CEO of a Special Purpose Acquisition Corporation (SPAC), reflecting deep expertise in alternative investment vehicles and venture capital strategy.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Co-CEO
Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corporation Ii
7-2009
Co-Founder
Thayer Ventures
12-2020 - 2-2022
Co-CEO
Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corporation
11-2019 - 12-2020
Board Member
PropTech Acquisition Corporation
1-2018 - 7-2018
Mayor
City and County of San Francisco
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Education
8-1998 - 5-2001
JD
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
1997 - 1998
MA
University College Dublin
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