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Michael Palank

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Managing General Partner at MaC Venture Capital

Los Angeles, California

Writes $500K – $2M checks · typically $1M

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About

Founding Managing Partner at MaC VC focused on backing founders solving hard and important problems.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechCrypto & Web3CybersecurityDeep TechDeveloper ToolsDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFintechFuture of WorkGamingHardwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentRoboticsSaaSSocial

Experience

  1. MaC Venture CapitalGeneral Partnercurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  2. M VenturesGeneral Partner2017 — 2019Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  3. MACROVP, Digital & Business Development2015 — 2017Los Angeles
  4. Reincarnate Music / iMusicController2004 — 2016Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  5. memBrainBusiness Development Consultant; Financial Modeling and Business Strategy Lead2013 — 2014Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  6. Made With ElasticOperations and Strategy Consultant2013 — 2014Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  7. TopFloorHead of Business Development2012 — 2013Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  8. Amplify.laNew Business Consultant2012Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  9. Overbrook EntertainmentDirector of Business Development and Corporate Strategy2010 — 2012Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  10. William Morris AgencyAgent, Motion Picture and Television Talent Group2004 — 2009Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  11. Coghill Capital ManagementEquity Research and Operations Analyst2003 — 2004Greater Chicago Area
  12. Illinois Development Finance AuthorityAnalyst2001 — 2003Greater Chicago Area
  13. Morgan Stanley & KPMGAnalyst/Intern2000 — 2001Greater Chicago Area

Skills & more

Microsoft Excel8Adobe Creative Suite7Bollywood6Budgeting32Accounting33Due Diligence34Investments17Financial Reporting11New Business Development16Social Media40digital content9Talent Management11
+12 moreFinancial AnalysisBusiness PlanningEntertainmentSocial Media StrategistWeb VideoVideo GamesFinancial ModelingRoyaltiesP&L AnalysisSalesTenant RepresentationNegotiation

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Deals · 1

OCULOGX INC.Board seat

via MaC Venture Capital · filed Feb 2022 · $2.6M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Investor

AeonAvala AICosmic RoboticsEdge DeltaFinliFlybyGalvanickGrid RasterHandsome AppMedu ProtectionMiterOxPrevetaSamelogicTactyc by CartaVolta Space TechnologiesWonder DynamicsXonaZigazoo

Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.

Colleagues at MaC Venture Capital

Adrian Fenty
Managing General Partner at MaC Venture Capital
Charles D. King
General Partner at MaC Venture Capital
Danny Brown
Investor at MaC Venture Capital
Dela Adedze
Investor at MaC Venture Capital
Jennifer Randle
Chief Operating Officer at MaC Venture Capital
Juan Arias
FP&A Operations Analyst at MaC Venture Capital
Livi Grant
Investor at MaC Venture Capital
Marlon Nichols
Investor at MaC Venture Capital

Network2

Aaron Zucker
Managing Partner at Sapir Venture Partners
Andy Ravreby
Partner at Amity Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Palank?
Founding Managing Partner at MaC VC focused on backing founders solving hard and important problems.
Where does Michael Palank work?
Michael Palank is Managing General Partner at MaC Venture Capital.
What does Michael Palank invest in?
Michael Palank invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Fintech, Future of Work, Gaming, Hardware, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Robotics, SaaS, Social.
What check size does Michael Palank write?
Michael Palank typically writes checks of $500K – $2M.
What boards does Michael Palank sit on?
Michael Palank holds tracked board seats at OCULOGX INC..
What companies has Michael Palank invested in?
Investments tracked here include Aeon, Avala AI, Cosmic Robotics, Edge Delta, Finli, Flyby, Galvanick, Grid Raster, Handsome App, Medu Protection, Miter, Ox, and 7 more.
Where did Michael Palank go to school?
Michael Palank studied at DePaul University (Bachelor of Science, Finance with Minors in Accounting & Psychology); St. Louis University High (Liberal Arts/College Prepatory).

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