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Michael Kopelman

Investor

Venture Partner at Armory Square Ventures

Greater Philadelphia

About

Michael Kopelman is a Venture Partner at Armory Square Ventures with over 25 years of experience in venture investing, corporate finance, and entrepreneurship across software, eCommerce, and financial services. Previously, he spent nearly 20 years as General Partner at Edison Partners, where he participated in the investment committee, led financings, and served as director for multiple companies; during his tenure, Edison deployed over $1.2B across 90 investments, with notable exits including Bento for Business, FolioDynamix, and TrueCommerce. Kopelman's career began in investment banking at Credit Suisse First Boston, followed by roles launching online investment banking products at E*OFFERING and leading eCommerce investment banking at SoundView Technology Group.

Experience

  1. Armory Square VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2023 — present
  2. The Neat CompanyDirectorcurrent2006 — present
  3. HouwzerDirector2020 — 2022
  4. GAN IntegrityDirector2017 — 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
  5. Edison PartnersGeneral Partner2005 — 2022
  6. Bento for BusinessDirector2018 — 2021
  7. TrialScopeDirector2018 — 2021
  8. ScivantageDirector2014 — 2020
  9. iQ MediaDirector2015 — 2019
  10. CallCopy Inc.Director2011 — 2014
  11. SonicbidsDirector2007 — 2012
  12. TrueCommerceDirector2009 — 2010
  13. SoundView Technology GroupVice President, Internet & Software Investment Banking1999 — 2003
  14. Credit Suisse First BostonInvestment Banking1997 — 1999

Education

  1. The Wharton SchoolMBA, with honors2003 — 2005
  2. University of PennsylvaniaBA, cum laude1993 — 1997

Skills & more

Venture Capital99Mergers17Private Equity99Investments49Investment Banking34Due Diligence18Finance18Mergers & Acquisitions80Corporate Development17Valuation9Emerging Markets4Entrepreneurship62
+12 moreFinancial ServicesIPOStart-upsE-commerceJoint VenturesCapitalWeb AnalyticsCorporate FinanceStrategic PlanningStrategyFinancial ModelingEquities

From Michael's professional profile.

Colleagues at Armory Square Ventures

Alfonso Aguila
Investor at Armory Square Ventures
Aman Devgan
Advisory Board at Armory Square Ventures
Anita Mwashi
Executive Assistant at Armory Square Ventures
Anthony Santaro
Vice President at Armory Square Ventures
Ayham Boucher
Senior AI Advisor at Armory Square Ventures
Deena Chalabi
Brand Advisor at Armory Square Ventures
Eric Allyn
Venture Advisor at Armory Square Ventures
Jackson Feder
Investor at Armory Square Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Where does Michael Kopelman work?
Michael Kopelman is Venture Partner at Armory Square Ventures.

Same school

Also attended The Wharton School1,481

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Also attended University of Pennsylvania765

Dasha MaggioPartner at Felicis Ventures, writer on venture capital and founder psychologyNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesLeah von SiemensPartner at Manta Ray VenturesEghosa OmoiguiFounder and Managing General Partner at EchoVC PartnersAkshat GoenkaInvestor at Moonfire VenturesJames KuklinskiInvestor at Spark Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at The Neat Company3

David NevasGeneral Partner at Rittenhouse VenturesMichael AronsonManaging Director at Red & Blue VenturesAman DevganAdvisory Board at Armory Square Ventures

Also worked at GAN Integrity4

Rick KushelManaging Partner at FINTOP CapitalKevin WillerVenture Partner at Chicago VenturesAndy NewcombManaging Partner at MissionOGDavid SuManaging Partner at Apax Digital

Also worked at Edison Partners14

John MartinsonFounder at Martinson VenturesJim GuntonManaging Partner & Founder at Tech Council VenturesJames HillGeneral Partner at Grand VenturesDavid NevasGeneral Partner at Rittenhouse VenturesRon SuberInvestor at Upper90Lenard MarcusGeneral Partner at Edison Partners

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Also worked at CallCopy Inc.1

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