What check size does Mike Sherbakov write?

Mike Sherbakov typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.

What companies has Mike Sherbakov invested in?

Investments tracked here include Hive Global, Nurish.me, Powur, Qualia Life Sciences, Vatn Systems, Vivid Labs.

Where did Mike Sherbakov go to school?

Mike Sherbakov studied at San Diego State University (Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology); Los Altos High School (High School Diploma).

Mike Sherbakov

Investor

General Partner at The Veteran Fund · Managing Director at Founder Institute · Venture Partner at Republic Crypto

San Diego, California

Writes $100K – $1M checks · typically $500K

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1,779 people in our graph share verified history with Mike — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Dave BlivinunlockedMike: together at Techstars (2023)

×4Mike: together at Techstars

×2Mike: together at Fitbit

×3Mike: together at Founder Institute

About

Mike Sherbakov is General Partner at The Veteran Fund, a venture capital firm investing in high-growth startups founded by military veterans in aerospace, AI, autonomy, and national security. A Marine Corps veteran and former startup founder, he established the Veteran and Military Family Accelerator at Founder Institute and guest lectures on entrepreneurship and leadership at Stanford University. He is active in philanthropic work supporting veterans and service-driven leadership.

Experience

The Veteran FundGeneral Partnercurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
TechstarsMentorcurrent2022 — presentTechstars Anywhere
Hustle FundAngel Squad Membercurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
RepublicVenture Partnercurrent2022 — presentNew York, United States
Founder InstituteManaging Directorcurrent2021 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
Bunker LabsAmbassadorcurrent2024 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
Greatness VenturesFounder & CEOcurrent2015 — presentSan Diego County, California, United States
Greatness VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2016 — presentInvestor Collective | LinkedIn Group
FitbitBrand Ambassador & Strategy Consultant2015 — 2020San Diego, CA
lululemonBrand Ambassador & Strategy Consultant2015 — 2018San Diego, CA
Karuna TowelsFounder & CEO2013 — 2016San Diego, CA
WildfireWellness Coordinator & Director of Community2014 — 2015Cardiff By The Sea, CA
United States Marine CorpsMartial Arts Instructor2003 — 2008San Diego, CA

Skills & more

Leadership99Public Speaking99Entrepreneurship86Venture CapitalStartup Development5Impact Investing9Angel Investing7Lean Startup8Marketing17Wellness87Start-ups4Fundraising2

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Early-stage StartupsStart-up VenturesCapital Raising

Languages English · Spanish

VC University hosted by UC Berkeley, NVCA, and Venture Forward — VC University
Guy Kawasaki on Entrepreneurship — LinkedIn
Brad Feld on Raising Capital — LinkedIn

From Mike's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

Hive GlobalNurish.mePowurQualia Life SciencesVatn SystemsVivid Labs

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Colleagues at The Veteran Fund

Justin Nahama

General Partner at The Veteran Fund

Lance Cottrell

Venture Partner at The Veteran Fund

Lisa Sutton Gunderson

General Partner at The Veteran Fund

Ryan Micheletti

General Partner at The Veteran Fund

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Sherbakov?: Mike Sherbakov is General Partner at The Veteran Fund, a venture capital firm investing in high-growth startups founded by military veterans in aerospace, AI, autonomy, and national security. A Marine Corps veteran and former startup founder, he established the Veteran and Military Family Accelerator at Founder Institute and guest lectures on entrepreneurship and leadership at Stanford University. He is active in philanthropic work supporting veterans and service-driven leadership.
Where does Mike Sherbakov work?: Mike Sherbakov is General Partner at The Veteran Fund.
What check size does Mike Sherbakov write?: Mike Sherbakov typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
What companies has Mike Sherbakov invested in?: Investments tracked here include Hive Global, Nurish.me, Powur, Qualia Life Sciences, Vatn Systems, Vivid Labs.
Where did Mike Sherbakov go to school?: Mike Sherbakov studied at San Diego State University (Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology); Los Altos High School (High School Diploma).

Same school

Also attended San Diego State University243

Lucas SchaubelInvestor at DN Capital John GregerCPO & Portfolio Partner at Burda Principal Investments Aditya ReddyVice President at Sapphire Ventures Emily NorwoodManager, Marketing at Sapphire Ventures Emily StanfordInvestor at Notable Capital Marienne CaroMarketing Lead at Qualcomm Ventures

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Also attended Los Altos High School7

Nikhil RamanPrincipal at Union Square Ventures (USV)Evan FuAssociate at DFJ Asmi ShahChief of Staff at Neythri Futures Fund Chris LinManaging Director at LFM Capital, LLC Rishi RamanFounder at Quill Kyle MacomberFounder at bitrig

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Shared employers

Also worked at Hustle Fund52

RaoulInvestor at Eudemian Ventures Sarah RomankoAssociate at Geek Ventures Yeo Chee HiongSenior Associate, Southeast Asia at Jungle Ventures Elizabeth YinCo-founder and General Partner at Hustle Fund, a pre-seed fund for software entrepreneurs Shiyan KohSingapore-based early stage VC at Hustle Fund Eric BahnCo-Founder, General Partner at Hustle Fund

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Also worked at Greatness Ventures1

David PerezExecutive Officer at Lumati Holdings

Also worked at Fitbit31

Steve MurrayAdvisor, Revolution Growth at Revolution Jon CallaghanFounder and Venture Capitalist in Palo Alto, CA Bev CarletonAdvisor at Katalyst Ventures Ajay ChopraGeneral Partner at Trinity Ventures Warren TempletonManaging Director at Health2047 Timothy RobertsFellow at High Street Equity Partners

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Also worked at lululemon45

Kristina SimmonsInvestor at Overwater Ventures Llc Hannah DitmarsAnalyst at Volition Capital Annie WihongiExecutive Assistant and Office Manager at Polaris Partners Mirja HitzemannScaleup Success Manager at Partech Ventures Jackson WrightAssociate at ArcTern Ventures Taylor GreenePartner at Twelve Below

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