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Michael Lazerow

Investor

General Partner at Velvet Sea Venture Capital

New York, New York, United States

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Michael Lazerow is a cofounder and managing partner at Velvet Sea Ventures who has worked as an entrepreneur and early-stage investor for more than 30 years. He co-founded Buddy Media, which Salesforce acquired for $745 million, and GOLF.com, which was acquired by Time Warner, and has invested in more than 100 startups, including Scopely and Liquid Death. With his wife, Kass, he co-authored Shoveling $H!T, a New York Times, USA Today, and LA Times bestseller, and his recognitions include Ernst & Young's New York Entrepreneur of the Year and Fortune's 40 Under 40.

Investments

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AutographBaker TechnologiesBitiumBrazeBuzzFeedCarnivalFlashnotesFuisz MediaFuisz Video, Inc.GyngerHealthieHerbHowardKarmaCheckKiipLITT LiveMapAnythingMashableMAXMercatoMint SongsNamelessNamelyOdysseyOlapicPixel VaultRebelMouseRoutehappySavingStarSavoredScopelyShelby.tvSifterySocial NativeStrigoTileTorre.aiTwiceWatchboxWelcome

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Colleagues at Velvet Sea Venture Capital

John Giampetroni
General Partner at Velvet Sea Venture Capital
Kathryn Lazerow
General Partner at Velvet Sea Venture Capital
Matthew Giampetroni
Partner at Velvet Sea Ventures

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Andy White
Partner at VegasTechFund
Erik Moore
Founder and Managing Director at Base Venture Management, Inc.
Gautam Gupta
Founder and CEO turned investor with a "think like an operator" mentality

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Lazerow?
Michael Lazerow is a cofounder and managing partner at Velvet Sea Ventures who has worked as an entrepreneur and early-stage investor for more than 30 years. He co-founded Buddy Media, which Salesforce acquired for $745 million, and GOLF.com, which was acquired by Time Warner, and has invested in more than 100 startups, including Scopely and Liquid Death. With his wife, Kass, he co-authored Shoveling $H!T, a New York Times, USA Today, and LA Times bestseller, and his recognitions include Ernst & Young's New York Entrepreneur of the Year and Fortune's 40 Under 40.
Where does Michael Lazerow work?
Michael Lazerow is General Partner at Velvet Sea Venture Capital.
What check size does Michael Lazerow write?
Michael Lazerow typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Michael Lazerow invested in?
Investments tracked here include Autograph, Baker Technologies, Bitium, Braze, BuzzFeed, Carnival, Flashnotes, Fuisz Media, Fuisz Video, Inc., Gynger, Healthie, Herb, and 28 more.

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