Michael Mizrahi
InvestorPrincipal at Fourward Ventures
Los Angeles, California
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
With over thirteen years advising technology and media companies in finance, strategy, and operations, Mizrahi was previously a Principal at Wavemaker Partners and has an early-stage portfolio including Relativity Space, Triller, and Icon Build. A former investment banker who advised on over $1B in transactions, he holds a BS from USC's Marshall School of Business.
Experience
- Fourward VenturesPrincipalcurrent2022 — presentBeverly Hills, California, United States
- Wavemaker PartnersVenture Partnercurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Various Early and Mid Stage Technology, Internet & Digital Media CompaniesBusiness Development & Corporate Finance, Strategy and Operations Consultantcurrent2013 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Wavemaker LabsVenture Partner2019 — 2023Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- CARMA GroupVP of Business Development2016 — 2020Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- engage:BDRDirector of Corporate Development & Strategy2015 — 2016Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- C.W. Downer & Co.Senior Associate2014 — 2015Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- TubeStart IncFinance and Operations2013 — 2014Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Siemer & AssociatesAssociate2013Santa Monica
- Siemer & AssociatesAnalyst2009 — 2012Santa Monica
- Eastman ConsultantsSenior Consultant2008 — 2009
- Trinad Capital Management LP.Lead Intern2007 — 2008
- Movieflix.comStrategic and Marketing Consultant2000 — 2008
- Cafe 440Assistant Manager2007
- Circuit CityAssistant Manager - Technology Department2005 — 2006
Education
- USC Marshall School of BusinessB.S, Business Administration – Entrepreneurship
- USC Viterbi School of EngineeringCertificate
- Yula Boys High School
Skills & more
Microsoft OfficeM&A ExecutionVideo Game ProductionMarketingOperations ManagementInvestingInvestmentsVenture Capital32Mergers & Acquisitions23Strategy27Start-ups27Digital Media18
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Investment BankingStrategic PartnershipsM&A experienceEntrepreneurshipStrategic ConsultingValuationMergersAngel InvestingYouTubeAnalysisManagementBusiness NetworkingLanguages Chinese · English · Hebrew
- Series 79 — FINRA
- Series 63 — FINRA
- YouTube Certified — Google
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Also attended USC Marshall School of Business138
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