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Michael Sidgmore

Investor

Partner at Broadhaven Capital Partners · Board director at Brighter Financial

San Francisco, California

Writes $100K – $10M checks · typically $1M

About

Michael Sidgmore is a Partner and Co-Founder of Broadhaven Ventures, an early-stage investor in financial technology companies and venture funds that also incubates asset management businesses. He founded the private markets podcast and content platform Alt Goes Mainstream and previously worked at iCapital, Mosaic, and Goldman Sachs. He also serves as a Venture Partner at Goodwater Capital and holds a BSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics.

Invests in

Fintech

Board director at Brighter Financial

Intro paths

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In turn, Michael can intro founders to Brighter Financial's investors below.

Brighter Financial's investors · 1

Broadhaven Capital PartnersNew York · since 2019

Experience

  1. Broadhaven Capital PartnersCo-Founder & Partner, Broadhaven Venturescurrent2016 — presentNew York, NY & London, UK
  2. Alt Goes Mainstream by The AGM CollectiveFoundercurrent2021 — present
  3. AGM StudioCo-Foundercurrent2024 — presentNew York, New York, United States & London, UK
  4. Cantilever GroupStrategic Partner & Minority Ownercurrent2022 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  5. Franklin TempletonPrivate Markets Advisory Councilcurrent2026 — presentNew York, United States
  6. Vista Equity PartnersRIA Advisory Board Membercurrent2025 — present
  7. Sixth Man CapitalFounder & Partnercurrent2013 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  8. InterAlpen PartnersSpecial Advisorcurrent2014 — presentOmaha, Nebraska
  9. RepublicAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
  10. Goodwater CapitalVenture Partnercurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  11. NowportsBoard Directorcurrent2019 — presentMonterrey Area, Mexico
  12. KoviAdvisor2019 — 2025São Paulo Area, Brazil
  13. BrassicaAdvisor2023 — 2024
  14. StarshipBoard Director2019 — 2023Greater New York City Area
  15. Harvest Savings & Wealth TechnologiesBoard Observer2017 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
  16. Liveoak Technologies, Inc. (acq. by DocuSign)Board Director (now Observer)2017 — 2020Austin, Texas Area
  17. Credijusto.comBoard Observer2018 — 2019Mexico City Area, Mexico
  18. Credijusto.comBoard Director2017 — 2018Mexico City Area, Mexico
  19. iCapital Network, Inc.Senior Vice President2016Greater New York City Area
  20. iCapital Network, Inc.Vice President2014 — 2016Greater New York City Area
  21. Mosaic (joinmosaic.com)Director of Institutional Investments2013 — 2014Oakland, CA
  22. Goldman SachsAnalyst - Principal Strategic Investments2012 — 2013London, United Kingdom
  23. NextGenEngageFounder2011 — 2012London, UK
  24. LSE Alternative Investments ConferenceChairman2010 — 2012
  25. Quinn Mecham, Franklin Fellow on Policy Planning Staff for U.S. Department of StateResearch Assistant2009
  26. Room to ReadDevelopment Department Intern2008

Skills & more

Strategy28Entrepreneurship51Economics13Emerging Markets21Equities12Private Equity46Investments22Financial Modeling11Asset Management7Alternative Investments14Hedge Funds9Trading2
+10 moreFinanceVenture CapitalFinancial StructuringInvestment BankingValuationPortfolio ManagementCorporate DevelopmentAngel InvestingDue DiligenceSocial Impact
  • New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs — Coursera Course Certificates
  • Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) - Fundamentals of Alternative Investments — CAIA Association
  • FSA Approved Person — Financial Conduct Authority
  • CISI Level 3 Certificate in Financial Regulation — The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
  • CISI Level 3 Certificate in Securities — The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
  • CISI Level 3 Certificate in Investments (Financial Derivatives) — The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
  • Series 63 / Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam — FINRA
  • Series 7 / General Securities License Registered Representative — FINRA

From Michael's professional profile.

Deals · 2

Super Seguros IncBoard seat

via Broadhaven Capital Partners · filed May 2020 · $2.7M raise

Brighter FinancialBoard seat

via Broadhaven Capital Partners · filed Oct 2019 · $7M raise

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

Other disclosed investments

Board seats

CovaltoHarvestLiveoakNowports

Investor

Angel City FC

Sources: SEC Form D filings · the firm's website.

Colleagues at Broadhaven Capital Partners

Åsa Wallin
Investor at Almi Invest
Berenice Lopez
Office Coordinator at King River Capital
Christopher Spofford
Investor at Broadhaven Capital Partners
Conor Nelson
Investor at Broadhaven Capital Partners
Esther Tian
Investor at Broadhaven Capital Partners
Faye Sun
Investor at Broadhaven Capital Partners
Gerard von Dohlen
Investor at Broadhaven Capital Partners
Greg DePetris
Investor at Broadhaven Capital Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Sidgmore?
Michael Sidgmore is a Partner and Co-Founder of Broadhaven Ventures, an early-stage investor in financial technology companies and venture funds that also incubates asset management businesses. He founded the private markets podcast and content platform Alt Goes Mainstream and previously worked at iCapital, Mosaic, and Goldman Sachs. He also serves as a Venture Partner at Goodwater Capital and holds a BSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics.
Where does Michael Sidgmore work?
Michael Sidgmore is Partner at Broadhaven Capital Partners and Board director at Brighter Financial.
What does Michael Sidgmore invest in?
Michael Sidgmore invests in Fintech.
What check size does Michael Sidgmore write?
Michael Sidgmore typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
What boards does Michael Sidgmore sit on?
Michael Sidgmore holds tracked board seats at Brighter Financial, Covalto, Harvest, Liveoak, Nowports, Super Seguros Inc.
What companies has Michael Sidgmore invested in?
Investments tracked here include Angel City FC.
Where did Michael Sidgmore go to school?
Michael Sidgmore studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (BSc, International Relations); Middlebury College (BA, Political Science); Georgetown Day School.

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