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Mike: together at Promusventures
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
- Promus VenturesFounder, Managing Partnercurrent2011 — presentChicago, IL
- Masters Capital Nanotechnology, LLCCo-Founder, Managing Director2005 — 2011Chicago - Venture Capital Fund
- Masters Capital Management, LLCVenture Capital, Technology Equities2001 — 2005Hedge Fund - Chicago
- Merrill LynchVice President - M&A Group1997 — 2001Chicago
Skills & more
Venture Capital99Start-ups86Private Equity35Entrepreneurship68Corporate Development44Angel Investing10Business Strategy19Due Diligence11Equities23Financial Modeling15Investments46Mergers7
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mike Collett?
- 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.
- 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.
- Where did Mike Collett go to school?
- Mike Collett studied at Vanderbilt University (BS, BA); Washington University in St. Louis (MBA, Finance).
Founder mafias
Vanderbilt University mafia98
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Charles D. KingBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded MaC Venture Capital +1Adam JacksonBSFounded Doctor on Demand +1Andy RinkBEFounded Playgroundpediatrics +1Christopher BulowB.A.Founded Viosera +1Pauline RotetaBachelor of Engineering (BE)Founded Pasito +1Curtis NorthcuttBachelor of ScienceFounded ChipBrain +1
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Same school
Also attended Vanderbilt University352
Jacob JofeInvestor at Index VenturesRoss Perot Jr.Chairman of The Perot Group at Perot JainDavid JohnsonManaging Director at Intel Capital, North AmericaTom DriscollPrincipal at Differential VenturesSabina SmithPrincipal at Scale Venture PartnersPayton DobbsOperating Partner at Hoxton Ventures
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Also attended Washington University in St. Louis275
Lee FixelFounder of AdditionMax WechterSenior Director of AI at Lerer HippeauMark LevinRetired Founding Partner at Third Rock VenturesJess OynickHead of Talent at Union Square Ventures (USV)Andrew ForysiakOwner, AJF and Associates at Riphean InvestmentsDavid GoadSenior Associate, Strategic Investment at Echo Health Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Merrill Lynch753
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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