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Michael Jeon

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Managing Partner at Solasta Ventures

San Francisco

Writes $3M – $10M checks · typically $4M

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About

Michael Jeon is CEO and Managing Partner at Solasta Nexus, a venture capital firm focused on AI, robotics, and space startups. He brings over 15 years of venture capital experience, including leadership roles at Samsung Ventures Europe and as CEO of a major Korean VC's US operations, alongside operational experience as COO of an AI startup that achieved a successful exit. His investment track record includes early backing of companies such as Cohere, Lambda, SpaceX, and DocuSign.

Experience

  1. Solasta NexusCEO & Managing Partnercurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  2. Bancroft LibraryMember of the Councilcurrent2024 — presentBerkeley, CA
  3. World Knowledge ForumInvited Speaker, Moderator, and Ambassadorcurrent2021 — presentSeoul, South Korea
  4. MindMeld, IncCOO at MindMeld (acquired by Cisco Systems)2015 — 2018San Francisco, CA
  5. Samsung Venture InvestmentHead of Samsung Ventures Europe / Director at Samsung Ventures America2007 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area
  6. Samsung ElectronicsStrategic Partnerships2005 — 2007San Francisco Bay Area
  7. SAPProduct Marketing2003New York City
  8. Supplybase, Inc. (acquired by i2 Technologies)Software Engineer1999 — 2002San Francisco, CA

Skills & more

Strategy36Leadership14Management14Business Development44Venture Capital62Digital Media13Investments20Start-ups73Corporate Development32Mobile Devices25Mergers & Acquisitions15Entrepreneurship33
+7 moreTelecommunicationsDue DiligenceStrategic PartnershipsProduct DevelopmentPrivate EquityCross-functional Team LeadershipEnterprise Software

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Colleagues at Solasta Ventures

Byoung Chul Cho
Scientific Advisory Board at Solasta Ventures
Derek Yoon
President & CEO at Solasta Ventures
Katlyn Gabriel
Associate at Solasta Ventures
Nia Julian
Executive Assistant at Solasta Ventures
William C. Hahn
Scientific Advisory Board at Solasta Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Jeon?
Michael Jeon is CEO and Managing Partner at Solasta Nexus, a venture capital firm focused on AI, robotics, and space startups. He brings over 15 years of venture capital experience, including leadership roles at Samsung Ventures Europe and as CEO of a major Korean VC's US operations, alongside operational experience as COO of an AI startup that achieved a successful exit. His investment track record includes early backing of companies such as Cohere, Lambda, SpaceX, and DocuSign.
Where does Michael Jeon work?
Michael Jeon is Managing Partner at Solasta Ventures.
What check size does Michael Jeon write?
Michael Jeon typically writes checks of $3M – $10M.
What companies has Michael Jeon invested in?
Investments tracked here include Docusign, Impinj, Tibit Communications.
Where did Michael Jeon go to school?
Michael Jeon studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MBA, Sloan School of Management); UC Berkeley Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) (BS, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science); Carnegie Mellon University (Master of Science - MS).

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