Michael Jin
Overview
As Managing Partner at Foothill Ventures, Michael Jin leads investments in early-stage technology startups, particularly in sectors such as health care, autonomous vehicles, and enterprise software. His firm specializes in seed and pre-seed funding, with investments ranging from $100,000 to $10 million, typically around $1 million. Foothill Ventures has a diverse portfolio, including companies like Subtle Medical, which has raised over $52 million across multiple funding rounds. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes supporting innovative startups in areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, and biotechnology. Michael's background includes co-founding and leading iWatt, a semiconductor company acquired by Dialog Semiconductor in 2013 for $345 million. He holds a PhD from Stanford University and has been actively involved in the Tsinghua Entrepreneur & Executive Club (TEEC), serving as a Board Director and Co-Chair of the Life Science and Health Tech Committee.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technology solutions
- Strong founding teams
- Scalable business models
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Michael Jin invest in?
Michael Jin invests in Automotive, Software, Education, Health Care, Transportation and Manufacturing, and is based in California, United States. Michael Jin is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Michael Jin invest at?
Michael Jin backs companies at Pre-Seed and Seed, writing cheques of 100K - 10M.
Which regions does Michael Jin invest in?
Michael Jin invests across United States and China.
What companies has Michael Jin invested in?
Michael Jin's portfolio includes Valant, Subtle Medical, DataFox, Bell Biosystems, PhysioCue, ACCB Biotech Ltd., Nvigen and PowerGo-Go.
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