Fundraising Fox

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

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

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

Skills & more

Leadership99Public Speaking99Entrepreneurship86Venture CapitalStartup Development5Impact Investing9Angel Investing7Lean Startup8Marketing17Wellness87Start-ups4Fundraising2
+3 moreEarly-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.

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.
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).

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