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Michael Brown

Investor

General Partner at Battery Ventures

Boston, Massachusetts

Writes $250K – $60M checks · typically $20M

Midas 2026 · #97

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About

Michael Brown is a General Partner at Battery Ventures, where he has been involved in numerous investments across enterprise software, financial services, and technology-enabled business services since 1998. He currently serves on the boards of companies including ServiceTitan, Mews, MX, Joor, and Vidyard, and has been involved with Battery's investments in multiple public and acquired companies such as ExactTarget, JAMF, Q2 Holdings, and RiskIQ. Before joining Battery Ventures, Brown worked in the high-technology group at Goldman Sachs on debt and equity financings and mergers and acquisitions, and holds dual bachelor's degrees in finance and international business from Georgetown University.

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Beyond investing

Education
Studied at Georgetown University (BS, finance and international business)
Boards
Michael Brown serves on the board of the National Venture Capital Association and became its chairman in June 2021.

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Investments

Led

ExactTarget

Board seats

AuditBoardIDI Direct InsuranceJ. HilburnJOORKeyMeNewformaNitro SoftwarePanjivaQ2ebankingRiskiqVidyardVNDLYXenex

Investor

Angle HealthBluestem BrandsBonfireBonfire InteractiveChemConnectCubeDigbyERGO NEXT InsuranceExactTargetFulcrumGetYourGuideHummingbird Financial crime fightingJ. HilburnJOORKeyMeKojoKovrMendixMewsMiterMRU HoldingsMX technologiesNeolaneNitroNorth OneObieOmioOnebriefOptroOutlookSoft CorporationPanjivaQ2ebankingQuinyxRelativity SpaceRiskiqRundooSecond Front SystemsServicetitanShippeoSupr DailyThe London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE)ThunkableTradeKingVidyardVNDLYXenex

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Colleagues at Battery Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Brown?
Michael Brown is a General Partner at Battery Ventures, where he has been involved in numerous investments across enterprise software, financial services, and technology-enabled business services since 1998. He currently serves on the boards of companies including ServiceTitan, Mews, MX, Joor, and Vidyard, and has been involved with Battery's investments in multiple public and acquired companies such as ExactTarget, JAMF, Q2 Holdings, and RiskIQ. Before joining Battery Ventures, Brown worked in the high-technology group at Goldman Sachs on debt and equity financings and mergers and acquisitions, and holds dual bachelor's degrees in finance and international business from Georgetown University.
Where does Michael Brown work?
Michael Brown is General Partner at Battery Ventures.
What check size does Michael Brown write?
Michael Brown typically writes checks of $250K – $60M.
What boards does Michael Brown sit on?
Michael Brown holds tracked board seats at AuditBoard, IDI Direct Insurance, J. Hilburn, JOOR, KeyMe, Newforma, Nitro Software, Panjiva, Q2ebanking, Riskiq.
What companies has Michael Brown invested in?
Investments tracked here include ExactTarget, Angle Health, Bluestem Brands, Bonfire, Bonfire Interactive, ChemConnect, Cube, Digby, ERGO NEXT Insurance, ExactTarget, Fulcrum, GetYourGuide, and 35 more.
Does Michael Brown lead rounds?
Yes — Michael Brown has led 1 tracked investment.

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