Michael Tedesco

Overview

Michael Tedesco is an angel investor specializing in education technology startups. He has over 20 years of experience advising CEOs and boards of companies at all stages of their lifecycle, having advised on more than 100 completed M&A transactions with an aggregate value exceeding $125 billion. Prior to his investment career, Tedesco held leadership roles at major financial institutions, including serving as Head of U.S. M&A and Global Technology M&A at Jefferies. Through his firm, Momentum Cyber, he actively invests in and advises disruptive companies across the technology and consumer products sectors. His portfolio includes investments in FIGS, Westward Leaning, WriteLab, EnerAllies, The Influential Network, Duckworth Wool Co, Peep, Geoscale, and MoxTV. Tedesco holds an MBA from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Montana State University. He is also a CFA charterholder. His investment philosophy focuses on identifying and supporting innovative companies that have the potential to transform their industries, particularly in the education technology sector. He seeks to partner with visionary entrepreneurs who are committed to creating impactful solutions that address significant challenges in education. Tedesco's extensive experience in technology and consumer products, combined with his strategic insights, enables him to provide valuable guidance and resources to the companies he invests in, fostering their growth and success in the competitive market.