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Michael Parekh

North America, United States

Description

After over two decades at Goldman Sachs, Michael has been active investor & entrepreneur over the past decade, focused on both private & pub...

Investor Profile

Michael Parekh has backed more than 14 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Angel, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Mobile, Social Media, Information Technology.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (43%)
  • Angel (21%)
  • Seed (21%)
  • Series B (14%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Mobile
  • Social Media
  • Information Technology
  • Search Engine
  • Apps
  • Messaging
  • Internet
  • Social Network
  • News
  • Social News
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Who does Michael Parekh frequently co-invest with?

Sherpalo Ventures
Sherpalo Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Baseline Ventures
Baseline Ventures
North America, Wyoming, United States, Jackson
Co-Investments: 4
Founder Collective
Founder Collective
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 1
Felicis
Felicis
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
IA Ventures
IA Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
SV Angel
SV Angel
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Uncork Capital
Uncork Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Betaworks
Betaworks
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Lerer Hippeau
Lerer Hippeau
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
RRE Ventures
RRE Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Michael Parekh often collaborate with?

JC
Jeff Clavier
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 2
David DesJardins
David DesJardins
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
MA
Marc Andreessen
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
RC
Ronald Conway
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 6
JW
Jeremy Wenokur
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
JI
Joi Ito
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 2
PB
Paul Buchheit
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 2
RH
Reid Hoffman
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
DD
Don Dodge
North America, Florida, United States, Naples
Shared Deals: 2
JS
Joshua Schachter
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Michael Parekh?

just.me Inc

Palo Alto, California, United States

2011-2013, built a mobile social app called just.me. Bought by Archimedes Labs

AppsInformation TechnologyiOSMessagingMobileMobile AdvertisingSocial Media ManagementVideo
SeedJul 30, 2011
Amount Raised: $500,000
Path

San Francisco, California, United States

Path is a mobile photo-sharing and messaging service for building personal social networks with up to 150 contacts.

MessagingMobilePhoto Sharing
SeedNov 14, 2010
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Fluidinfo

New York, New York, United States

Fluidinfo makes data social within organizations, creating a place for discovery and innovation.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyMobileMobile AppsPersonalizationSearch Engine
Series AMay 24, 2010
Amount Raised: $800,000
Bump Technologies

Mountain View, California, United States

Bump Technologies builds mobile apps and APIs that allow two smartphones to identify one another and connect by being bumped together.

AppsMobileWireless
Series AOct 24, 2009
Amount Raised: $3,400,000
Stocktwits

New York, New York, United States

Stocktwits is a real-time financial communications platform for the financial and investing community.

Financial ServicesFinTechSocial Media
AngelSep 23, 2008
Blekko

Redwood Shores, California, United States

Blekko offers a web search engine and social news platform that provides users with curated links for the entered search criteria.

NewsSearch EngineSocial News
Series BMay 14, 2008
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
EQAL

North Hollywood, California, United States

EQAL is a media company developing technology-based digital media properties to help promote consumer brands and celebrities.

Digital MediaSocial NetworkVideo
Series AApr 16, 2008
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Seesmic

San Francisco, California, United States

Seesmic provides social media management and collaboration tools that enable businesses to build and manage their brands online.

AdvertisingAndroidAppsBrand MarketingCollaborationCRMMarketingSocial MediaSocial Media Management
Series AFeb 14, 2008
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Blekko

Redwood Shores, California, United States

Blekko offers a web search engine and social news platform that provides users with curated links for the entered search criteria.

NewsSearch EngineSocial News
Series ASep 1, 2007
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Rupture

San Francisco, California, United States

Rupture is an online social network that allows gamers to connect and share with one another.

GamingInternetSocial Network
AngelJul 1, 2007
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
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