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Michael J. Stark

Investor

General Partner at Crosslink Bayview · General Partner at Crosslink Ventures · General Partner at Crosslink Endeavour · Executive Officer at Delta-v Capital · Partner and Founder at Crosslink Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

Writes $2M – $10M checks · typically $4M

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Experience

  1. InphoBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentOttawa, Ontario, Canada
  2. Swift NavigationBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  3. AirvineBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentSanta Clara, California, United States
  4. Crosslink CapitalFounder and General Partnercurrent1989 — present
  5. EspresaBoard Membercurrent2017 — present
  6. Northwestern UniversityDirector, McCormick Advisory Council for Northwestern's School of Engineeringcurrent2010 — present
  7. University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of BusinessDirector, Dean's Advisory Board Ross School of Businesscurrent2004 — present
  8. Virage LogicBoard Member1999 — 2009
  9. Robertson, StephensPartner1983 — 1990
  10. IntelFinancial Analyst1980 — 1982

Skills & more

Venture CapitalInvestor RelationsStart-upsBusiness DevelopmentStrategyGo-to-market StrategyEquity ResearchLBOPortfolio ManagementEntrepreneurshipMergers

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Investments

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AirvineLipstreamLivescribeNodeSwift NavigationValidity Sensors

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael J. Stark?
General Partner at Crosslink Bayview
Where does Michael J. Stark work?
Michael J. Stark is General Partner at Crosslink Bayview.
What check size does Michael J. Stark write?
Michael J. Stark typically writes checks of $2M – $10M.
What companies has Michael J. Stark invested in?
Investments tracked here include Airvine, Lipstream, Livescribe, Node, Swift Navigation, Validity Sensors.
Where did Michael J. Stark go to school?
Michael J. Stark studied at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (MBA with distinction); Northwestern University (BS Engineering).

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