Michael Palank
InvestorManaging General Partner at MaC Venture Capital · Board director at Hexium
Los Angeles, California
Writes $500K – $2M checks · typically $1M
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
Board director at Hexium
Intro paths
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In turn, Michael can intro founders to Hexium's investors below.
Hexium's investors · 6
Humba VenturesSan Francisco · $750K checks · since 2024Julian CapitalAustin · $400K – $2M checks · since 2024MaC Venture CapitalLos Angeles · $500K – $2M checks · since 2024Overture ClimateSanta Monica · $1M – $3M checks · since 2024R7 PartnersChicago · $100K – $5M checks · since 2024Refactor CapitalBurlingame · $1M – $2M checks · since 2024
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Co-founders at Hexium
LC
Leonard Charles JarrottExecutive Officer, Director
JP
Jacob PetersonExecutive Officer, Director
Experience
- MaC Venture CapitalGeneral Partnercurrent2019 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- M VenturesGeneral Partner2017 — 2019Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- MACROVP, Digital & Business Development2015 — 2017Los Angeles
- Reincarnate Music / iMusicController2004 — 2016Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- memBrainBusiness Development Consultant; Financial Modeling and Business Strategy Lead2013 — 2014Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Made With ElasticOperations and Strategy Consultant2013 — 2014Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- TopFloorHead of Business Development2012 — 2013Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Amplify.laNew Business Consultant2012Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Overbrook EntertainmentDirector of Business Development and Corporate Strategy2010 — 2012Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- William Morris AgencyAgent, Motion Picture and Television Talent Group2004 — 2009Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Coghill Capital ManagementEquity Research and Operations Analyst2003 — 2004Greater Chicago Area
- Illinois Development Finance AuthorityAnalyst2001 — 2003Greater Chicago Area
- Morgan Stanley & KPMGAnalyst/Intern2000 — 2001Greater Chicago Area
Skills & more
Microsoft Excel8Adobe Creative Suite7Bollywood6Budgeting32Accounting33Due Diligence34Investments17Financial Reporting11New Business Development16Social Media40digital content9Talent Management11
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Financial AnalysisBusiness PlanningEntertainmentSocial Media StrategistWeb VideoVideo GamesFinancial ModelingRoyaltiesP&L AnalysisSalesTenant RepresentationNegotiationFrom Michael's professional profile.
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.
Colleagues at MaC Venture Capital
Adrian Fenty
Managing General Partner at MaC Venture Capital
Anu Osibajo
Investor 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
Ken Aseme
CFO at MaC Venture Capital
Network1
Investors connected to Michael in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
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 and Board director at Hexium.
- 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..
- 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).
Same school
Also attended DePaul University55
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Also attended St. Louis University High3
Shared employers
Also worked at M Ventures1
Also worked at MACRO1
Also worked at Amplify.la12
Josh PayneCo-Founder & General Partner at OpenSky VenturesBrendan RogersCo-Founder & Partner at 2am VCAmanda SchutzbankCo-Founder and General Partner at Willow Growth PartnersOded NoyInvestor at Amplify.LAPaul BricaultAdvisor at Canyon Creek CapitalEric PakravanPartner, Operations at TenOneTen Ventures
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Also worked at Morgan Stanley & KPMG1,001
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