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There is no greater rush than partnering with remarkable, passionate entrepreneurs.
ABOUT MICHAEL
Michael has nearly 25 years of venture investing, corporate finance, and entrepreneurship experience with software, e-commerce, and financial services organizations. Michael leads exit management across the firm and is a member of Edison's Fintech practice. He serves on the investment committee for Edison VI, VII, VIII, and IX. Michael is a frequent speaker at entrepreneurial events, technology conferences, and financing seminars.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Michael began his career as an investment banker with Credit Suisse where he advised large retail and consumer products companies on their internet strategy, advising on numerous M&A and financing transactions. In 1999, Michael left CSFB to launch E*OFFERING, a venture-backed online investment bank affiliated with E*TRADE. He launched several new online products, including the first web-based roadshow for retail investors. E*OFFERING was acquired one year after its launch by SoundView Technology Group, where he remained to lead the firm's internet and e-commerce investment banking franchise.
Michael is active in regional venture, entrepreneurial, and technology organizations, including PACT, ACG, and the PVCA. He is the former President of the Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Alumni Association, a community of 3,000+ Penn alumni serving as GP/LP.
NOTABLE EXITS
Billtrust; FolioDynamix; Scivantage; TrueCommerce; Uptivity
OTHER INVESTMENT EXPERIENCE
Archive Systems; Fishbowl; RewardsNOW; Sonicbids
EDUCATION
BA, Economics, University of Pennsylvania, cum laude
MBA, The Wharton School, with honors
I guess you could say entrepreneurship runs in my blood. My grandfather was in the venture capital business. I fondly remember visiting some of his portfolio companies at a young age. I loved watching him in action: “step on the gas…” “watch your cashflows…” What a cool job. Where else can you interact with passionate, brilliant entrepreneurs on this level?
Even though my father is a professor of management and brother is a seed-stage venture capitalist, Kopelman family get-togethers aren’t all business. Our kids generally help guide the conversation to more important things, like Buzz Lightyear, ice hockey and Mary Poppins.
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