Mike Droesch
InvestorPartner at Bessemer Venture Partners · Board director at Crash Override · Board director at Vapi · Board director at Optimal Dynamics
Boston
Writes $1M – $250M checks · typically $25M
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Tiffany SpencerunlockedMike: together at Bessemer Venture Partners (2017–2018)
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Mike: together at University of Michigan
About
Mike Droesch is a partner at Bessemer Venture Partners in Boston with expertise in AI applications, cybersecurity, supply chain software, and B2B marketplaces. Previously, he worked at venture-backed startups including Fuze and InsightSquared, and spent nearly three years in management consulting at Navigant focused on emerging energy and infrastructure technologies. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan, a Master's Degree in naval architecture and engineering from the University of Michigan, and a mechanical engineering degree from Tufts University.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerCybersecurityFintechHealthtechSaaS
Board director at Crash Override
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Crash Override's investors · 6
Co-founders at Crash Override
MC
Mark CurpheyDirector
JV
John ViegaExecutive Officer, Director
Board director at VapiYC W21
Intro paths
YC
Mike went through Y Combinator (Winter 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer — the partner who ran Vapi's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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Vapi's investors · 13
Abstract VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $750K checks · since 2023AI GrantSan Francisco · $5K – $50K checks · since 2024Bessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M checks · since 2026Garage CapitalWaterlooKleiner PerkinsMenlo Park · $500K – $15M checks · since 2026M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Seattle · $100K – $10M checks · since 2026Michael Ovitzsince 2024New York Life VenturesNew YorkNotable CapitalSilicon Valley · $5M – $50M checksPeak XV PartnersTrianon · $100K – $10M checks · since 2026Saga VenturesAustin · since 2024shuckerVCSilicon ValleyY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2024
Co-founders at Vapi
JD
Jordan DearsleyFounder
NG
Nikhil GuptaFounder
Board director at Optimal Dynamics
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Optimal Dynamics's investors · 12
ACTivate CapitalCanberra · since 2026ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSSan Francisco · $10M – $30M checksBessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M checks · since 2026Embark VenturesLos AngelesFitz Gate VenturesHouston · $500K – $1M checksFraser McCombs CapitalBoulder · $5M – $15M checksFusionPalo Alto · $500K – $1M checksKoch Disruptive TechnologiesSan Francisco · since 2026Newark Venture PartnersNewark · $100K – $2M checksNVP CapitalNew York · $2M checksTenOneTen VenturesLos Angeles · $500K – $5M checksThe Westly GroupMenlo Park · $500K – $15M checks · since 2026
Co-founders at Optimal Dynamics
DP
Daniel PowellCo-founder and CEO
WP
Warren PowellCo-founder and Chief Innovation Officer
Experience
- Bessemer Venture PartnersPartnercurrent2017 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- VapiBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- AxiamaticBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
- Tackle.ioBoard Membercurrent2020 — present
- GoodShipBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- CurriBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- RaftBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- Cypress.ioBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
- Optimal DynamicsBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- NetographyBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- ACV AuctionsBoard Observercurrent2017 — present
- ElectricBoard Observercurrent2018 — present
- Capsule8Board Observercurrent2017 — present
- VerodinBoard Observer2018 — 2019
- Samsung NEXTVenture Team2016 — 2017New York City Metropolitan Area
- Kensho TechnologiesMBA Intern - New Product Strategy2016Greater Boston
- InsightSquaredMBA Intern - Sales Operations2016Greater Boston
- NavigantManaging Consultant2015Greater Boston
- NavigantSenior Consultant2012 — 2015Greater Boston Area and Dubai, UAE
- JMS Naval ArchitectsSystems Engineer and Naval Architect2011 — 2012
Skills & more
Strategy16Management Consulting7Business Strategy8Analysis8Due Diligence7Energy9Renewable Energy10Cleantech2Engineering Consulting1Energy Consulting5Engineering5Mechanical Engineering2
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Proposal WritingMarine EngineeringNaval ArchitectureSolar EnergyAlternative EnergyLeadershipTechnical WritingConsultingFrom Mike's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
CurriCypress IoNetographyOptimal DynamicsRaftTackleVendorPM
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Bessemer Venture Partners
Adam Fisher
Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
Aditya Nidmarti
Investor at Bessemer Venture Partners
Aia Sarycheva
Investor at Bessemer Venture Partners
Alex Ferrara
Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
Alex Yuditski
Investor at Bessemer Venture Partners
Alexandra Sukin
Senior Associate at Bessemer Venture Partners
Amit Karp
Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
Anant Vidur Puri
Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
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Investors connected to Mike in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mike Droesch?
- Mike Droesch is a partner at Bessemer Venture Partners in Boston with expertise in AI applications, cybersecurity, supply chain software, and B2B marketplaces. Previously, he worked at venture-backed startups including Fuze and InsightSquared, and spent nearly three years in management consulting at Navigant focused on emerging energy and infrastructure technologies. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan, a Master's Degree in naval architecture and engineering from the University of Michigan, and a mechanical engineering degree from Tufts University.
- Where does Mike Droesch work?
- Mike Droesch is Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners and Board director at Crash Override and Board director at Vapi and Board director at Optimal Dynamics.
- What does Mike Droesch invest in?
- Mike Droesch invests in AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- What check size does Mike Droesch write?
- Mike Droesch typically writes checks of $1M – $250M.
- What boards does Mike Droesch sit on?
- Mike Droesch holds tracked board seats at Curri, Cypress Io, Netography, Optimal Dynamics, Raft, Tackle, VendorPM.
- Where did Mike Droesch go to school?
- Mike Droesch studied at MIT Sloan School of Management (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)); Tufts University (Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering); University of Michigan (Master of Science in Engineering (MSE), Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering).
Same school
Also attended MIT Sloan School of Management774
Doug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsChris MorrisProcess Specialist, Exit Readiness at Mayfair Equity PartnersBirgitteInvestor at InvestinorOlaInvestor at Investinor
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Also attended Tufts University306
Roger KrakoffGeneral Partner at Monta Vista CapitalMatt GersonInvestor at RevolutionAlex MorganInvestor at Khosla VenturesNiko CiminelliInvestor at Khosla VenturesClay BergerInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Kathryn ReddyPrincipal at .406 Ventures
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Also attended University of Michigan811
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of TurpentineGlen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel CapitalZach PoleyPartner and Chief Technology Officer at Clear VenturesTom DanilekPartner, Rise of the Rest Real Estate at Revolution
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Shared employers
Also worked at Vapi11
Sam BondyInvestor at Bessemer Venture PartnersSharrifah LorenzScout at CRV (Charles River Ventures)Scott LoweFounder/CTO at CastleJimmy E. ChanFounder at DropbaseJordan DearsleyFounder at VapiNikhil GuptaFounder at Vapi
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