One of New York's most prominent "big data"-focused investors has joined FirstMark Capital as a managing director.

Matt Turck is a force in the Big Apple's burgeoning tech scene. He is the principal organizer of New York's "big data" meetup group and is one of the most advocates for the city's potential as a hub for technology startups.

Turck plans to continue investing in early-stage analytics and big data startups in his new gig, a trend that he believes is set to continue for at least a decade.