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Michael Downing

Investor

Managing Partner at MDSV CAPITAL

San Francisco, California, United States

Writes $100K – $500K checks

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About

Michael Downing is a General Partner at MDSV Capital, a Palo Alto–based firm that operates as both a fund of funds backing emerging managers and a direct investment vehicle. He founded the firm after a career in Silicon Valley as a repeat startup founder and angel investor, and he focuses on early stage companies.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCrypto & Web3Deep TechDeveloper ToolsFuture of WorkIoTPropTechRoboticsSaaSSocialSpace Tech

Investments

Investor

AndurilAngellistFirestormLeoLabsMercuryNotionWish

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Colleagues at MDSV CAPITAL

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Downing?
Michael Downing is a General Partner at MDSV Capital, a Palo Alto–based firm that operates as both a fund of funds backing emerging managers and a direct investment vehicle. He founded the firm after a career in Silicon Valley as a repeat startup founder and angel investor, and he focuses on early stage companies.
Where does Michael Downing work?
Michael Downing is Managing Partner at MDSV CAPITAL.
What does Michael Downing invest in?
Michael Downing invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Future of Work, IoT, PropTech, Robotics, SaaS, Social, Space Tech.
What check size does Michael Downing write?
Michael Downing typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
What companies has Michael Downing invested in?
Investments tracked here include Anduril, Angellist, Firestorm, LeoLabs, Mercury, Notion, Wish.

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