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Mike Collett

Investor

Managing Partner at Promus Ventures

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

Mike Collett, a managing partner, is a go-to early investor in space—backing Rocket Lab and Spire—who gives founders quick, direct rejections and writes candid, analogy-driven guidance on equity and weaknesses.

Invests in

Data & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareHealthtechRoboticsSpace Tech

Experience

  1. Promus VenturesFounder, Managing Partnercurrent2011 — presentChicago, IL
  2. Masters Capital Nanotechnology, LLCCo-Founder, Managing Director2005 — 2011Chicago - Venture Capital Fund
  3. Masters Capital Management, LLCVenture Capital, Technology Equities2001 — 2005Hedge Fund - Chicago
  4. Merrill LynchVice President - M&A Group1997 — 2001Chicago

Education

  1. Vanderbilt UniversityBS, BA
  2. Washington University in St. LouisMBA, Finance

Skills & more

Venture Capital99Start-ups86Private Equity35Entrepreneurship68Corporate Development44Angel Investing10Business Strategy19Due Diligence11Equities23Financial Modeling15Investments46Mergers7
+7 moreStrategic PartnershipsBusiness DevelopmentIPOMergers & AcquisitionsManagementStrategyStrategic Planning

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Colleagues at Promus Ventures

Pierre Festal
Partner at Promus Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Where does Mike Collett work?
Mike Collett is Managing Partner at Promus Ventures.
What does Mike Collett invest in?
Mike Collett invests in Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, Robotics, Space Tech.

Same school

Also attended Vanderbilt University189

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Also attended Washington University in St. Louis164

Lee FixelFounder of AdditionMax WechterSenior Director of AI at Lerer HippeauMark LevinRetired Founding Partner at Third Rock VenturesAndrew ForysiakOwner, AJF and Associates at Riphean InvestmentsRochelle WalenskyExecutive Partner at Flare Capital PartnersMitzi KrockoverInvestor at Golden Seeds

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Shared employers

Also worked at Merrill Lynch435

Hans TungManaging Partner at Notable CapitalAnthony LinHead of Intel Capital, Corporate Vice President at Intel CapitalNoorPartner at Clear VenturesKesha CashFounder & General Partner at Impact America FundAftab MathurManaging Director at Temasek at Golden Gate VenturesAndrew WallaceVice President, Revolution Growth at Revolution

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