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Mike Collett

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Founder, Managing Partner at Promus Ventures

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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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

Skills & more

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

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Investments

Investor

BehavoxCapraDispatchGauss SurgicalRecycleyeRocket LabSeerAITastebud

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Colleagues at Promus Ventures

Alina Tsurkalenko
Platform Manager at Promus Ventures
Bill Merchantz
Venture Partner at Promus Ventures
Jenny Shepherd
Chief Financial Officer at Promus Ventures
John Lusk
Partner at Promus Ventures
Matthew Martorello
Venture Partner at Promus Ventures
Sam Collett
Associate at Promus Ventures
Stephane Blanc
Partner at Promus Ventures

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 Founder, Managing Partner at Promus Ventures.
What does Mike Collett invest in?
Mike Collett invests in Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, Robotics, Space Tech.
What companies has Mike Collett invested in?
Investments tracked here include Behavox, Capra, Dispatch, Gauss Surgical, Recycleye, Rocket Lab, SeerAI, Tastebud.
Where did Mike Collett go to school?
Mike Collett studied at Vanderbilt University (BS, BA); Washington University in St. Louis (MBA, Finance).

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