Michelle McBane
InvestorManaging Director at Stand Up Ventures
Toronto, Ontario
Writes $500K β $2M checks Β· typically $1M
About
Founder of StandUp who entered venture after being seconded to an early-stage fund and built the firm to keep working with people she enjoys collaborating with.
ContactΒ· published on Michelle's own website
Experience
- StandUp VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2017 β presentGreater Toronto Area, Canada
- TealbookBoard Member2017 β 2025Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Ryerson UniversityPart time Instructor2014 β 2021Toronto
- MaRS Investment Accelerator FundSenior Investment Director2010 β 2019Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Michelle McBane ConsultingPrincipal2008 β 2010
- VenGrowthInvestment team2003 β 2008
- Primaxis Technology VenturesInvestment team2001 β 2003
- DuPontMarketing Manager1989 β 2001
Skills & more
Venture Capital66Due Diligence41Valuation32Investments24Commercialization19Entrepreneurship21Investment Management4Corporate Development8Start-ups35Lifesciences6Management Consulting6Medical Devices4
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Mergers & AcquisitionsPrivate EquityMarketingExecutive ManagementConsultingInvestor RelationsAnalysisStrategyFrom Michelle's professional profile.
Colleagues at Stand Up Ventures
Network1
Investors connected to Michelle in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michelle McBane?
- Founder of StandUp who entered venture after being seconded to an early-stage fund and built the firm to keep working with people she enjoys collaborating with.
- Where does Michelle McBane work?
- Michelle McBane is Managing Director at Stand Up Ventures.
- What check size does Michelle McBane write?
- Michelle McBane typically writes checks of $500K β $2M.
- Where did Michelle McBane go to school?
- Michelle McBane studied at McMaster University (MBA); University of Ottawa (B.A.Sc. (Chemical Engineering)).
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Also attended McMaster University78
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Also attended University of Ottawa64
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Shared employers
Also worked at Tealbook8
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Also worked at Ryerson University9
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Also worked at MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund11
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