Where does Michael Lavin work?

Michael Lavin is Managing Partner at Germin8 Ventures.

What check size does Michael Lavin write?

Michael Lavin typically writes checks of $1M – $3M.

Where did Michael Lavin go to school?

Michael Lavin studied at Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (M.S., Finance); Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (B.S., Finance).

Michael Lavin

Investor

Managing Partner at Germin8 Ventures · Founder at Matterworks

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $1M – $3M checks · typically $2M

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About

Founder and leader of Germin8 Ventures, overseeing investing, operations and strategy while serving on multiple portfolio boards. Previously an investment banker and consultant at Mesirow Financial, and active in food security and philanthropic initiatives.

Founder at Matterworks

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Matterworks's investors · 5

Germin8 VenturesChicago iGlobe PartnersSingapore · $600K – $6M checks Pillar VCBoston · $50K – $4M checks Wavemaker Three-Sixty HealthLos Angeles · $500K – $2M checks WingPalo Alto · $200K – $20M checks

Co-founders at Matterworks

Jack (J.M.) Geremia

Jack (J.M.) Geremia, PhD

Eric Carlson, PhD

Experience

Germin8 VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2017 — presentGreater Chicago Area
OSI GroupVice Chairmancurrent2024 — presentAurora, Illinois, United States
National 4-H CouncilMember Board of Trustees, Investment and Internal Affairs Committeescurrent2024 — present
TERRA Food & Ag AcceleratorMentor and Collaborator2017 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
TechstarsMentor2018 — 2020
FamilyFarmedAssociate Board Member - Good Food Accelerator2018 — 2019Greater Chicago Area
1871Mentor2017 — 2019Greater Chicago Area
Mesirow FinancialInvestment Banking Associate2012 — 2017
Mesirow FinancialAssociate, Mesirow Financial Consulting2011 — 2012Chicago, Illinois
Alvarez & MarsalRestructuring & Turnaround Advisory Intern2011Chicago
OSI GroupCorporate Finance and Risk Management Intern2009
OSI GroupAccounting/Operations Intern2008

Skills & more

Strategy9Venture Capital18Investment Banking4Food & Agriculture4Entrepreneurship9Start-ups13Financial Modeling8Financial Analysis5Private Equity5Investing4Business Development3Corporate Finance2

+12 more

Board LeadershipBoard GovernanceRestructuringManagement ConsultingDue DiligenceRisk ManagementManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementFood ManufacturingCapital RaisingManagementTeam Leadership

Series 79 and Series 63 Certified — FINRA

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Alex Lavin

Advisor & Resident AI Technologist at Germin8 Ventures

Brady Sidwell

Advisor & Resident Ag Executive at Germin8 Ventures

Charles Holmes

Associate at Germin8 Ventures

Danny Ayalon

Advisor & Overseas Affiliate at Germin8 Ventures

Dr. Ashlie L Burkart

Chief Scientific Officer at Germin8 Ventures

Jay Bauer

Advisor & Food Innovation Executive at Germin8 Ventures

Lior Maimon

Advisor & Overseas Affiliate at Germin8 Ventures

Steve Lavin

Advisor & General Counsel at Germin8 Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Lavin?: Founder and leader of Germin8 Ventures, overseeing investing, operations and strategy while serving on multiple portfolio boards. Previously an investment banker and consultant at Mesirow Financial, and active in food security and philanthropic initiatives.
Where does Michael Lavin work?: Michael Lavin is Managing Partner at Germin8 Ventures.
What check size does Michael Lavin write?: Michael Lavin typically writes checks of $1M – $3M.
Where did Michael Lavin go to school?: Michael Lavin studied at Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (M.S., Finance); Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (B.S., Finance).