Michael Cohn
InvestorCo-Founder & Partner at GSV Ventures
Chicago, IL & San Francisco, CA
Writes $250K – $15M checks · typically $8M
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219 people in our graph share verified history with Michael — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Eugene FineunlockedMichael: together at HITE EQ (2024–2026)
×5Michael: together at ASU+GSV Summit
×6Michael: together at GSV Ventures
About
Founding member of GSV Ventures who began with GSV in 2011 and co-founded the fund in 2016. He handles fund management, deal sourcing, structuring, capital raising, and oversees the firm's finance function, and sits on several portfolio boards.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Experience
- GSV SportsCo-Foundercurrent2026 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
- GSV VenturesPartnercurrent2011 — presentChicago
- HITE EQBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
- ASU GSV SummitPartnercurrent2011 — presentSan Diego County, California, United States
- Kellogg School of ManagementMBA, Class of 20112010 — 2011
- DeloitteSenior Associate2006 — 2010Chicago
Skills & more
Mergers & Acquisitions7Valuation3Private Equity8Venture Capital3Strategy2Due Diligence8
From Michael's professional profile.
Investments
Per curated public sources.
Colleagues at GSV Ventures
Abhishek Mishra
Partner at GSV Ventures
Adam Freed
Managing Partner at GSV Ventures
Anurima Bhargava
Founder & Director, Anthem of Us at GSV Ventures
Claire Zau
Partner & New Media at Lightspeed Venture Partners
David Blake
Founder & Executive Chairman, Degreed at GSV Ventures
Deborah Quazzo
Managing Partner at GSV Ventures
Elijah Mayfield
Entrepreneur in Residence, Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science; previously CEO, LightSide Labs at GSV Ventures
Gordon Trujillo
Advisor at Reach Capital
Network3
Claire Zau
Partner & New Media at Lightspeed Venture Partners
Deborah Quazzo
Managing Partner at GSV Ventures
Jason Horne
Partner at GSV Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Cohn?
- Founding member of GSV Ventures who began with GSV in 2011 and co-founded the fund in 2016. He handles fund management, deal sourcing, structuring, capital raising, and oversees the firm's finance function, and sits on several portfolio boards.
- Where does Michael Cohn work?
- Michael Cohn is Co-Founder & Partner at GSV Ventures.
- What does Michael Cohn invest in?
- Michael Cohn invests in AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Future of Work, HR Tech, SaaS.
- What check size does Michael Cohn write?
- Michael Cohn typically writes checks of $250K – $15M.
- What companies has Michael Cohn invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Pro Athlete Community, Quillbot, Uplimit.
- Where did Michael Cohn go to school?
- Michael Cohn studied at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (BBA); Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.
Same school
Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business543
Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaTige SavageCo-founder at RevolutionWendy XiaoPartner at NorthzoneRob LawrenceSenior Finance Associate at GreycroftHyun KooPartner at March Capital PartnersRichard GuVice President at March Capital Partners
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Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management1,130
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalCristina JunqueiraCo-founder of NubankAndy FligelSenior Managing Director at Intel CapitalDavid Clark GuillermoInvestments at Impact America FundGiuseppe DonvitoPartner at P101 Ventures
+ 1,124 more
Shared employers
Also worked at GSV Sports1
Also worked at GSV Ventures18
Deborah QuazzoManaging Partner at GSV VenturesAdam FreedManaging Partner at GSV VenturesLuben PampoulovPartner at GSV VenturesJason HornePartner at GSV VenturesClaire ZauPartner & New Media at Lightspeed Venture PartnersJennifer LeePartner at GSV Ventures
+ 12 more
Also worked at HITE EQ2
Also worked at ASU GSV Summit6
Deborah QuazzoManaging Partner at GSV VenturesJason HornePartner at GSV VenturesClaire ZauPartner & New Media at Lightspeed Venture PartnersMichael MoeAdvisor at GSV VenturesElijah MayfieldEntrepreneur in Residence, Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science; previously CEO, LightSide Labs at GSV VenturesMichael CohnGeneral Partner at GSV BY




























