Michelle McBane
InvestorFounderManaging Director at Stand Up Ventures · Founder at Standup Ventures
Toronto, Ontario
Writes $500K – $2M checks · typically $1M
FoundedStandup Ventures
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439 people in our graph share verified history with Michelle — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
David BorcsokunlockedMichelle: together at Ryerson University (2016–2018)
×5Michelle: together at DuPont
Michelle: together at MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund
×2Michelle: together at University of Ottawa
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.
Contact· published on Michelle's own website
Founder at Standup Ventures
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Experience
- StandUp VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2017 — presentGreater Toronto Area, Canada
- TealbookBoard Member2017 — 2025Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Ryerson UniversityPart time Instructor2014 — 2021Toronto
- MaRS Investment Accelerator FundSenior Investment Director2010 — 2019Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Michelle McBane ConsultingPrincipal2008 — 2010
- VenGrowthInvestment team2003 — 2008
- Primaxis Technology VenturesInvestment team2001 — 2003
- DuPontMarketing Manager1989 — 2001
Skills & more
Venture Capital66Due Diligence41Valuation32Investments24Commercialization19Entrepreneurship21Investment Management4Corporate Development8Start-ups35Lifesciences6Management Consulting6Medical Devices4
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Colleagues at Stand Up Ventures
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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 Founder of Standup Ventures and Managing Director at Stand Up Ventures.
- What check size does Michelle McBane write?
- Michelle McBane typically writes checks of $500K – $2M.
- What companies did Michelle McBane found?
- Michelle McBane founded Standup Ventures.
- Where did Michelle McBane go to school?
- Michelle McBane studied at McMaster University (MBA); University of Ottawa (B.A.Sc. (Chemical Engineering)).
Founder mafias
University of Ottawa mafia55
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Aydin MirzaeeBachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)Founded Fellow +1Lihang NongBachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)Founded Picospray +1Frazer NagyBSocScFounded Tablz +1Matt JohnsonFounded The FeedChristophe BavièreMBAFounded EurazeoMatt GoldenLLB/MBAFounded Golden Ventures
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McMaster University mafia54
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Jonathan AbramsB.Sc.Founded Jabrams +1Anisa MirzaBachelor's degreeFounded Litnerd +1Omair AnsariBachelor of Commerce - BComFounded ABHI +1Chris ButtenhamBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Obie +1Randy MooreFRCSC Vascular Surgery FellowshipFounded ViTAA Medical Solutions +1Geordie RoseB. Eng.Founded Sanctuary +1
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Tealbook mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Stand Up Ventures mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended McMaster University192
Rami RahalPartner at MPM BioImpactAlex NardiInvestment Manager - Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures AgMark HatfieldInvestor at Ten ElevenEricInvestment Analyst at UpHonest CapitalJulia ZhouPresident and Co-Founder at CaladanPaige DickieVice-President at Radical Ventures
+ 186 more
Also attended University of Ottawa164
Harley FinkelsteinInvestor at Felicis VenturesKetav MehtaInvestor at Motus Ventures, LlcMaryam AsadiInvestment Manager – Advanced Materials at Emerald Technology Ventures AgMatt JohnsonInvestor at Seaside VenturesOliver WalzerFounding Partner & COO at Serpentine VenturesMakhtar DiopManaging Director at International Finance Corporation
+ 158 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Tealbook9
Julius SchwerinPartner, US at RTP GlobalTim StreitGeneral Partner & Co-Founder at Grand VenturesTim SchigelManaging Partner at Refinery VentureDavid ‘DC’ CollierChief Technology Officer, RIKAI Labs at Orbit StartupsCamila NoordeloosGeneral Partner at Grand VenturesArie FisherLead Partner at StratMinds
+ 3 more
Also worked at Ryerson University23
David BorcsokPartner at Mucker CapitalMohamed ElabshihySenior Associate at Graphite VenturesEdmund WongVice President, Asset and Environmental Sustainability at Allied Properties REITMichael KeoshkerianSenior Advisor at Teachers' Venture GrowthAlex KolodkinFounder Network - Startup Operations & Marketplace Growth at DMZDennis EnsingVenture Partner at Futuresight
+ 17 more
Also worked at MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund12
Matthew LeibowitzCo-Founder & Managing General Partner at Plaza VenturesJamie StiffManaging Director at Genesys CapitalCraig LeonardGeneral Partner at Graphite VenturesKevin MadillPartner at Graphite VenturesMackenzie PukliczAssociate at Graphite VenturesDon DuvalPrincipal at Evok Innovations
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