Where does Michael Basch work?

Michael Basch is Founder, General Partner, & CEO at Atento Capital.

What check size does Michael Basch write?

Michael Basch typically writes checks of $250K – $3M.

What companies has Michael Basch invested in?

Investments tracked here include Spotad.

Where did Michael Basch go to school?

Michael Basch studied at Harvard Kennedy School (Master of Public Administration - MPA); USC Marshall School of Business (MBA, Entrepreneurial Finance); University of Southern California (Business, Business Administration).

Michael Basch

Investor

Founder, General Partner, & CEO at Atento Capital

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Writes $250K – $3M checks · typically $1M

Find your path to Michael

40 people in our graph share verified history with Michael — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Michael PerezunlockedMichael: together at Kaplan Test Prep (2006–2009)

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Michael: together at Spotad

About

Michael Basch champions VC for the 99%, using a single‑LP structure backed by the George Kaiser Family Foundation to lower risk aversion and support founders outside coastal hubs.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

m•••@atentocapital.comreveal

Invests in

EdTechFintechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Experience

Renaissance PhilanthropyFellowcurrent2025 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
GitwitVenture Partnercurrent2025 — present
Atento CapitalFounder, Chief Executive Officer, General Partnercurrent2019 — present
sourceMAdvisorcurrent2017 — present
George Kaiser Family FoundationConsultant, Advisor: Venture, Migration, Partnership, & Strategy2017 — 2025Tulsa Metropolitan Area
SpotadAdvisor2016 — 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
SpotadPresident2014 — 2017New York City Metropolitan Area
The University of TulsaAdjunct Professor2020Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Francis Renewable EnergyAdvisor2019 — 2020Tulsa Metropolitan Area
Democratic Party of WisconsinOrganizer2016Greater Madison Area
BAMKOPartner2007 — 2016
BAMKOManaging Director2007 — 2014
BAMKOAdvisor2005 — 2007London Area, United Kingdom
Kaplan Test PrepTeacher & Tutor2006 — 2011Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Coffee Bean & Tea LeafDistrict Manager2000 — 2007Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Board Level27Team Building3Recruiting1Scaling2Public/Private Partnerships1Healthcare Technology2Enterprise Sales3Education4Real Estate2Cybersecurity1Financial Accounting1Corporate Finance1

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ActivismCapital MarketsMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Corporate DevelopmentProject ManagementProduct ManagementFundraisingCorporate StrategyPublic SpeakingNegotiationMentorshipGeneral Management

Languages English · Hebrew · Spanish

From Michael's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

Spotad

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Atento Capital

Adele Weaver

Managing Partner at Atento Capital

Lauren Roberts

Senior Analyst, Finance and Strategy at Atento Capital

Marcos Bazzana

Senior Investment Associate at Atento Capital

Tatyana Slavova

Investment Associate at Atento Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Basch?: Michael Basch champions VC for the 99%, using a single‑LP structure backed by the George Kaiser Family Foundation to lower risk aversion and support founders outside coastal hubs.
Where does Michael Basch work?: Michael Basch is Founder, General Partner, & CEO at Atento Capital.
What does Michael Basch invest in?: Michael Basch invests in EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, SaaS.
What check size does Michael Basch write?: Michael Basch typically writes checks of $250K – $3M.
What companies has Michael Basch invested in?: Investments tracked here include Spotad.
Where did Michael Basch go to school?: Michael Basch studied at Harvard Kennedy School (Master of Public Administration - MPA); USC Marshall School of Business (MBA, Entrepreneurial Finance); University of Southern California (Business, Business Administration).

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Also attended Harvard Kennedy School374

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Also attended USC Marshall School of Business301

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Also attended University of Southern California970

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Shared employers

Also worked at Renaissance Philanthropy7

Vasyl MykytiukPortfolio Program Intern at TDK Ventures Valerie ShenInvestor at G2 Venture Partners Alex VidyukInvestor at Beyond Earth Ventures Ilan GurCEO, ARIA; Co-founder, Activate at ISV Jason PalmerGeneral Partner at New Markets Venture Partners Matt HoffmanManaging Partner at HousingTech Ventures

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Also worked at George Kaiser Family Foundation1

Shivani KimMarCom, Events, and Platform Associate at Cortado Ventures

Also worked at The University of Tulsa4

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