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Michael Bloch

Investor

Partner at Quiet Capital

New York, New York

Writes $100K – $25M checks · typically $4M

30 Under 30 2020 · Finance

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About

Michael Bloch—early DoorDash regional GM who sold Pillar to Acorns—combines operating experience with a rare dual investing focus on consumer fintech and national security/defense tech, having backed DragonflyDB and Mach9.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechFintechHardwareHealthtech

Experience

  1. Quiet CapitalPartnercurrent2021 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. Manifest OSBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
  3. OrchardBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  4. QuartermasterBoard Observercurrent2026 — present
  5. AeonBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
  6. CacheBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
  7. PhoebeInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  8. Mach9Board Membercurrent2024 — present
  9. Stealth StartupBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
  10. Swarmbotics AIBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
  11. Tranquility AIBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
  12. SandtableLead Investorcurrent2024 — present
  13. DragonflyBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
  14. TensecBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
  15. AcornsSenior Director, Product Management2021 — 2022
  16. Pillar (acquired by Acorns)Founder & CEO (acquired by Acorns)2018 — 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
  17. DoorDashDirector, Strategy & Operations2017 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
  18. DoorDashSenior Manager, Strategy & Operations2016 — 2017New York City Metropolitan Area
  19. DoorDashManager, Strategy & Operations2015 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
  20. CamioHead of Growth2014 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area
  21. Deloitte Consulting | Strategy & OperationsBusiness Analyst2013 — 2014New York City Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Product Marketing6Product Management7Entrepreneurship6Business Strategy5Venture Capital2Start-ups3Mobile Applications1Growth Strategies3Marketing3User Experience3Digital Marketing1Viral Marketing2
+7 morePublic RelationsAnalyticsStrategyLeadershipManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Partnerships

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Bloch?
Michael Bloch—early DoorDash regional GM who sold Pillar to Acorns—combines operating experience with a rare dual investing focus on consumer fintech and national security/defense tech, having backed DragonflyDB and Mach9.
Where does Michael Bloch work?
Michael Bloch is Partner at Quiet Capital.
What does Michael Bloch invest in?
Michael Bloch invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Deep Tech, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech.
What check size does Michael Bloch write?
Michael Bloch typically writes checks of $100K – $25M.
What companies has Michael Bloch invested in?
Investments tracked here include Blank Street, Cache, Doppel, Dragonflydb, Dynamic, Modern Treasury, Swarmbotics AI, Taalas.
Where did Michael Bloch go to school?
Michael Bloch studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA); University of California, Berkeley (B.S. Business Administration); University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (B.S., Business Administration).

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