Michael Sidgmore
InvestorPartner at Broadhaven Capital Partners · RIA Advisory Board Member at Vista Equity Partners · Venture Partner at Goodwater Capital · Board director at Super Seguros Inc · Board director at Brighter Financial
New York City
Writes $100K – $10M checks · typically $1M
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About
Michael Sidgmore is Partner and Co-Founder of Broadhaven Ventures, a principal investment firm focused on financial services that invests in fintech companies and funds and incubates asset management businesses, including the GP Stakes fund Cantilever Group. He is also the founder of Alt Goes Mainstream, a content platform covering private markets that includes a weekly newsletter and a podcast with industry leaders. He began his career as an investor on Goldman Sachs' Principal Strategic Investments team, then became an early operator at online investment platforms Mosaic and iCapital Network, where he was employee #9 and helped build the sales team. He invests in and writes about the democratization of alternative investments and is a frequent contributor to Citywire.
Invests in
Fintech
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Co-founded Broadhaven Ventures, a principal investment firm focused on financial services. Founded Alt Goes Mainstream, a content platform and podcast covering private markets.
- More
- Is a frequent contributor to Citywire covering the alternative investments space. Has written for The Guardian on millennials and sustainable finance. Has published on Medium about fundraising and Latin American fintech. Runs an interview series called Let's Humanize Finance profiling fintech entrepreneurs.
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Board director at Super Seguros Inc
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Super Seguros Inc's investors · 4
Co-founders at Super Seguros Inc
Board director at Brighter Financial
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Brighter Financial's investors · 1
Experience
- Broadhaven Capital PartnersCo-Founder & Partner, Broadhaven Venturescurrent2016 — presentNew York, NY & London, UK
- Alt Goes Mainstream by The AGM CollectiveFoundercurrent2021 — present
- AGM StudioCo-Foundercurrent2024 — presentNew York, New York, United States & London, UK
- Cantilever GroupStrategic Partner & Minority Ownercurrent2022 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Franklin TempletonPrivate Markets Advisory Councilcurrent2026 — presentNew York, United States
- Vista Equity PartnersRIA Advisory Board Membercurrent2025 — present
- Sixth Man CapitalFounder & Partnercurrent2013 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- InterAlpen PartnersSpecial Advisorcurrent2014 — presentOmaha, Nebraska
- RepublicAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
- Goodwater CapitalVenture Partnercurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- NowportsBoard Directorcurrent2019 — presentMonterrey Area, Mexico
- KoviAdvisor2019 — 2025São Paulo Area, Brazil
- BrassicaAdvisor2023 — 2024
- StarshipBoard Director2019 — 2023Greater New York City Area
- Harvest Savings & Wealth TechnologiesBoard Observer2017 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
- Liveoak Technologies, Inc. (acq. by DocuSign)Board Director (now Observer)2017 — 2020Austin, Texas Area
- Credijusto.comBoard Observer2018 — 2019Mexico City Area, Mexico
- Credijusto.comBoard Director2017 — 2018Mexico City Area, Mexico
- iCapital Network, Inc.Senior Vice President2016Greater New York City Area
- iCapital Network, Inc.Vice President2014 — 2016Greater New York City Area
- Mosaic (joinmosaic.com)Director of Institutional Investments2013 — 2014Oakland, CA
- Goldman SachsAnalyst - Principal Strategic Investments2012 — 2013London, United Kingdom
- NextGenEngageFounder2011 — 2012London, UK
- LSE Alternative Investments ConferenceChairman2010 — 2012
- Quinn Mecham, Franklin Fellow on Policy Planning Staff for U.S. Department of StateResearch Assistant2009
- Room to ReadDevelopment Department Intern2008
Skills & more
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FinanceVenture 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
73 StringsAllocateAltAltExchangeAngel City FCBrassicabunchCantileverCapchaseCaplightCoinListDealsPlusForgeiCapitalPassthroughRepublicSorareSyndicate
Sources: SEC Form D filings · the firm's website · the investor's own website.
Podcasts & interviews
featuring Michael SidgmorePower Perspectives: Decoding The Rise of Alts with Neuberger Berman Private Wealth & Apollo
Future Proof
Michael Sidgmore - Alts Going Mainstream
Private Captial Podcast
Investing in Democratized Finance | How to Invest in Your Passions with Michael Sidgmore
Republic
Fintech & Cybersecurity Summit Wrap Up
Plug and Play Tech Center
Roboadvisories expert panel #roboadvisories
FinTech Silicon Valley
Colleagues at Broadhaven Capital Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Sidgmore?
- Michael Sidgmore is Partner and Co-Founder of Broadhaven Ventures, a principal investment firm focused on financial services that invests in fintech companies and funds and incubates asset management businesses, including the GP Stakes fund Cantilever Group. He is also the founder of Alt Goes Mainstream, a content platform covering private markets that includes a weekly newsletter and a podcast with industry leaders. He began his career as an investor on Goldman Sachs' Principal Strategic Investments team, then became an early operator at online investment platforms Mosaic and iCapital Network, where he was employee #9 and helped build the sales team. He invests in and writes about the democratization of alternative investments and is a frequent contributor to Citywire.
- Where does Michael Sidgmore work?
- Michael Sidgmore is Partner at Broadhaven Capital Partners and Board director at Super Seguros Inc 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 73 Strings, Allocate, Alt, AltExchange, Angel City FC, Brassica, bunch, Cantilever, Capchase, Caplight, CoinList, DealsPlus, and 6 more.
- 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.
- What podcasts and interviews feature Michael Sidgmore?
- Tracked appearances include "Power Perspectives: Decoding The Rise of Alts with Neuberger Berman Private Wealth & Apollo", "Michael Sidgmore - Alts Going Mainstream", "Investing in Democratized Finance | How to Invest in Your Passions with Michael Sidgmore", and 2 more.
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