Mary McDougall

Mary McDougall is a Vice President at Astia, an early-stage venture capital firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Promoted to this leadership position in early 2022 after holding previous investment and operations roles, she oversees capital deployment for high-growth technology, software, and consumer startups. McDougall contributes directly to the firm's management of over $200 million in total funds and supports a portfolio of more than 20 active companies, which includes notable successful exits such as Good Eggs. She maintains an active presence within the broader venture ecosystem through engagements with organizations like All Raise and Women 2.0, alongside speaking appearances at events including the 2023 TechCrunch Disrupt conference. Her current professional focus centers on accelerating early-stage funding for women-led enterprises, with a recent strategic emphasis on emerging opportunities within the artificial intelligence and climate technology sectors.