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Mike Zimmerman

Investor

Partner at Main Sequence Ventures

Sydney, Australia

Writes $250K – $10M checks Β· typically $3M

About

Mike Zimmerman turned CSIRO lab research into ASX-listed BuildingIQ, champions physical AI in heavy industries, and uses a venture-science model with corporates and CSIRO scientists to rapidly build solutions.

ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechFoodTechHardwareHealthtechRoboticsSpace Tech

Experience

  1. Main Sequence VenturesCo-founder and Partnercurrent2017 β€” presentGreater Sydney Area
  2. AigentsphereInvestor and Directorcurrent2026 β€” presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
  3. BreakerInvestor and Directorcurrent2024 β€” presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
  4. Loam BioInvestor and Directorcurrent2021 β€” presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
  5. Castlepoint SystemsInvestor and Directorcurrent2021 β€” presentCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  6. LumachainInvestor and Directorcurrent2019 β€” presentGreater Sydney Area
  7. KasadaInvestor and Directorcurrent2019 β€” presentGreater Sydney Area
  8. EmesentInvestor and Directorcurrent2018 β€” presentGreater Brisbane Area
  9. Regrow AgInvestor and Directorcurrent2017 β€” presentGreater Sydney Area
  10. PlotlogicInvestorcurrent2023 β€” presentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
  11. AvarniInvestorcurrent2022 β€” presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
  12. RIOS Intelligent MachinesInvestorcurrent2022 β€” presentMenlo Park, California, United States
  13. PresienInvestorcurrent2020 β€” presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
  14. Department of Industry, Science and ResourcesAdvisory Committee - National Robotics Strategycurrent2022 β€” present
  15. ARIAM Research HubAdvisory Board Membercurrent2024 β€” present
  16. Robotics Australia GroupRobotics Councilcurrent2023 β€” present
  17. Queensland TreasuryInvestment Committee, Business Development Fund2015 β€” 2021Australia
  18. BeiGeneDirector, Beigene Pty Ltd2013 β€” 2020Greater Sydney Area
  19. Bondi VenturesManaging Director2008 β€” 2017Greater Sydney Area
  20. Propeller AeroInvestor, President (2015-16)2015 β€” 2016Greater Sydney Area
  21. CSIROEntrepreneur in Residence2015 β€” 2016Greater Sydney Area
  22. BuildingIQ, Inc.Founder, CEO2009 β€” 2014Sydney Australia and San Francisco Bay Area
  23. Technology Venture PartnersGeneral Partner2002 β€” 2008Greater Sydney Area
  24. Altos VenturesEntrepreneur-in-Residence2001 β€” 2002Menlo Park, CA
  25. iOwn Holdings, Inc (iOwn.com, HomeShark)Vice President Business/ Corporate Development1997 β€” 2001San Francisco Bay Area
  26. Bain & CompanyConsultant1994 β€” 1997
  27. MENTOR: The National Mentoring PartnershipRegional Director1991 β€” 1992
  28. Goldman SachsCorporate Finance Analyst, Investment Banking Division1989 β€” 1991Greater New York City Area

Skills & more

Energy Efficiency15Demand Response4Marketing12Partnerships3Sales7Fundraising6RecruitingStart-ups99Business Development95Product Management16Venture Capital93Business Strategy63
+12 moreProduct MarketingNew Business DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipCorporate DevelopmentSustainabilityE-commerceStrategic PartnershipsExecutive ManagementSaaSEnterprise SoftwareSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Strategic Planning

From Mike's professional profile.

Investments

Board seats

CastlepointEmesentKasadaLoam BioLumachainPresienRegrow AgRIOS Robotics

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Main Sequence Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Zimmerman?
Mike Zimmerman turned CSIRO lab research into ASX-listed BuildingIQ, champions physical AI in heavy industries, and uses a venture-science model with corporates and CSIRO scientists to rapidly build solutions.
Where does Mike Zimmerman work?
Mike Zimmerman is Partner at Main Sequence Ventures.
What does Mike Zimmerman invest in?
Mike Zimmerman invests in AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, Robotics, Space Tech.
What check size does Mike Zimmerman write?
Mike Zimmerman typically writes checks of $250K – $10M.
What boards does Mike Zimmerman sit on?
Mike Zimmerman holds tracked board seats at Castlepoint, Emesent, Kasada, Loam Bio, Lumachain, Presien, Regrow Ag, RIOS Robotics.
Where did Mike Zimmerman go to school?
Mike Zimmerman studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)); Amherst College (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American Studies (Hons)); Lowell High School.

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