Mike Miller
InvestorFounderGeneral Partner at Liquid Ventures · Founder/Chief Scientist at Cloudant
San Francisco Bay Area
Writes $1M – $5M checks · typically $2.5M
FoundedCloudant · YC
About
PhD physicist and Cloudant co-founder (acquired by IBM) who applies a scientific, experimental approach to investing, prioritizes hard‑tech and climate, founders' ecosystem connections over pedigree, and co‑founder durability.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
Deep TechHardwareSaaS
Founder/Chief Scientist at CloudantYC S08
Intro paths
YC
Mike went through Y Combinator (Summer 2008) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Mike can intro founders to Cloudant's investors below.
Cloudant's investors · 5
Co-founders at Cloudant
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Alan HoffmanFounder/Director of Product
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Adam KocoloskiFounder/CTO
Experience
- Liquid 2 VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2015 — presentUnited States
- University of WashingtonAffiliate Professorcurrent2012 — present
- University of WashingtonResearch Assistant Professor2008 — 2012
- IBM CloudantFounder, Chief Scientist2008 — 2014
- CERNTier-0 Coordinator2007 — 2008
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPostdoctoral Fellow2005 — 2008
- Yale UniversityGraduate Student1999 — 2004
Skills & more
Physics60Python34Algorithms30Monte Carlo Simulation7Mathematica10Particle Physics21LaTeX22Scientific Computing19Programming9Fortran6Numerical Analysis6Machine Learning9
+7 more
Data AnalysisC++ExperimentationPerlSensorsData MiningExperimental PhysicsFrom Mike's professional profile.
Colleagues at Liquid Ventures
Dan Birmingham
Investor at Liquid Ventures
Elizabeth Montana-Luciano
Head of Operations at Liquid Ventures
Jessica Livingston
Co-founder of Y Combinator
Joe Montana
Managing Partner at Liquid Ventures
Matthew Mulvey
Partner at Liquid Ventures
Michael Ma
Partner at Liquid Ventures
Nathaniel Montana
Partner at Liquid Ventures
Paul Graham
Co-founder of Y Combinator
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mike Miller?
- PhD physicist and Cloudant co-founder (acquired by IBM) who applies a scientific, experimental approach to investing, prioritizes hard‑tech and climate, founders' ecosystem connections over pedigree, and co‑founder durability.
- Where does Mike Miller work?
- Mike Miller is Founder/Chief Scientist of Cloudant and General Partner at Liquid Ventures.
- What does Mike Miller invest in?
- Mike Miller invests in Deep Tech, Hardware, SaaS.
- What check size does Mike Miller write?
- Mike Miller typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
- What companies did Mike Miller found?
- Mike Miller founded Cloudant.
- Where did Mike Miller go to school?
- Mike Miller studied at Yale University (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Experimental Nuclear and Particle Physics); Michigan State University (BS, Physics).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,773
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sam AltmanPresidentFounded Tools for Humanity +3Jessica LivingstonCo-founderFounded Y CombinatorAlexis OhanianYC Summer 2005Founded RedditFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded Nudge +1Matt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded HotspotsTrae StephensYC Winter 2022Founded Pursuit +1
+ 8,766 more
Yale University mafia190
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Michael SeibelBAFounded SocialCamBen SilbermannB.A.Founded Audiobeta +2Justin KanPhysics and PhilosophyFounded Stash +6Kevin RyanBAFounded Business Insider +2Harry GrunerFounded Hilos +2Emmett ShearBSFounded Softmax +2
+ 183 more
Michigan State University mafia15
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Bryan BeshoreBachelor of Science - BSFounded Keychain Logistics +1John NovakDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded Standard Cognition +1David YuDropoutFounded YouLearn +1Soami KapadiaBachelor's degreeFounded YouLearn +1Christian FernandoMScFounded Facility HealthSunny NadolskyPh.D. StudiesFounded Medibookr
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Liquid Ventures mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Liquid2 mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Yale University651
Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockMichael SeibelPartner Emeritus at Y CombinatorBen SilbermannCo-founder of PinterestZheela QaiserInvestor at Index VenturesAnthony PhilippakisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
+ 645 more
Also attended Michigan State University101
Sumant MandalCo-Founder & Managing Partner at March Capital PartnersJay W. SchmelterCo-founder of RiverVest Venture Partners, funding and founding life science companiesSteve HoltzmanBio Advisor at Amplify PartnersKevin NovakFounder at Rackhouse Venture Management LpTamara SteffensManaging Director at Thomson Reuters VenturesKevin MorningstarGeneral Partner at Rockies Venture Adviser, Llc
+ 95 more
Shared employers
Also worked at University of Washington95
Joe HorsmanInvestor at Madrona Venture GroupMike FridgenVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupSid ShenaiVenture partner at Madrona and co-founder and CEO of Proof DiagnosticsPaul JennyBoard Chair at CincyTechJason PrestonInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersElliot HershbergScientist, Writer, and Investor on a mission to accelerate The Century of Biology
+ 89 more
Also worked at CERN47
Elizabeth YinCo-Founder, General Partner at Hustle FundRuben PauwelsInvestor at AngelwiseFilip SirokyGeneral Partner at MitonCHarald NiederGeneral Partner at redalpineMagnus HambletonInvestor at byFoundersJulian RiebartschVenture Partner at Matterwave Ventures
+ 41 more
Also worked at Massachusetts Institute of Technology479
Aileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmMichael TruellCo-founder & CEO of CursorRaquel UrtasunFounder & CEO of WaabiColin WebbFounder & CEO of Avatar RoboticsAdam BryCo-founder & CEO of Skydio
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