Who is David Mkhitaryan?
David Mkhitaryan is a venture capital analyst at Innovis VC, where he specializes in evaluating AI/ML startups and conducting technical due diligence. His Industrial Engineering background from TU Berlin enables him to bridge the gap between technical innovation and investment potential, helping identify promising early-stage companies in Berlin’s tech ecosystem.
At a glance
- Current Role: Venture Capital Analyst at Innovis VC
- Education: Industrial Engineering & Management student at TU Berlin
- Location: Berlin, Germany
- Focus Areas: Startup evaluation, technical due diligence, investment research, Berlin startup ecosystem
- Specialization: AI/ML startup analysis combining technical depth with business acumen
- Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of LLM architectures, RAG systems, and ML deployment (enables differentiated due diligence)
What I do
I work at the intersection of venture capital and technical analysis, specializing in AI/ML startup evaluation:
- Startup Evaluation & Due Diligence: Assessing technical viability, team capabilities, and market positioning of AI/ML startups for early-stage investment
- Investment Research: Market analysis, funding landscape studies, and emerging technology trends in the European AI ecosystem
- Technical Analysis: Deep technical evaluation of LLM implementations, RAG systems, and ML architectures as investment differentiators
Investment Analysis & Research
- Startup Evaluation Frameworks - Technical due diligence methodologies for AI/ML startups
- Market Research & Analysis - Investment research on Berlin startup ecosystem and AI funding landscape
- Technical Due Diligence Insights - Deep technical evaluation approaches for investment decisions
Talks
I regularly present on AI/ML topics and startup evaluation:
- AI Startup Evaluation: Technical Analysis for Venture Capital - Innovis VC Internal Research Presentation
- AI-Enhanced Visualization: Multimodal RAG Systems in Practice - Google Hackathon Technical Presentation
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Awards & references
- Teammate reference: Noah König — Awards (see “1st Place at Blissathon @ Google”, May 2024).
Contact
- Email: david@mkhitaryan.io
- GitHub: David610
- LinkedIn: david-mkhitaryan
FAQ
Q: What is David Mkhitaryan’s role in venture capital? A: I’m a venture capital analyst at Innovis VC, where I specialize in evaluating AI/ML startups and conducting technical due diligence. I assess technical viability, team capabilities, and market positioning to inform investment decisions.
Q: How does your engineering background inform your investment analysis? A: My Industrial Engineering background from TU Berlin enables me to conduct deep technical due diligence that goes beyond surface-level assessments. I evaluate LLM architectures, RAG systems, and ML deployment strategies to identify actual technical differentiation versus marketing claims.
Q: What makes your approach to startup evaluation unique? A: I combine rigorous technical analysis with market-driven thinking. My engineering expertise allows me to assess technical feasibility and scalability, while my investment experience informs realistic evaluation of market opportunity and business viability. This dual perspective helps identify startups with both technical merit and commercial potential.