Michael Walrath
Overview
Michael Walrath is an American entrepreneur and angel investor known for his significant contributions to the digital advertising and technology sectors. He is the CEO and Chairman of Yext, a leading digital knowledge management platform, where he has served since 2009. Prior to Yext, Walrath founded Right Media in 2003, the world's first open exchange for digital advertising, which was acquired by Yahoo! in 2007. At Yahoo!, he was responsible for the operation of the global advertising marketplaces organization. In addition to his role at Yext, Walrath co-founded WGI Group, an early-stage venture capital firm that provides growth capital to startups in enterprise software, consumer internet, and digital media industries. He has also served as Chairman of Moat Inc., a company acquired by Oracle in 2017. His investment portfolio includes companies such as Whoosh, Antithesis, Timescale, and mParticle, reflecting his focus on innovative enterprise technology and digital infrastructure. Beyond his business ventures, Walrath co-founded Atlas Films, producing socially conscious documentaries, and established the Walrath Family Foundation with his wife, supporting social, environmental, and health organizations. He holds a B.A. in English from the University of Richmond.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technology solutions
- Scalable business models
- Experienced founding teams
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Michael Walrath invest in?
Michael Walrath invests in Technology, Digital Media, Consumer Internet and Enterprise Software, and is based in New York, United States. Michael Walrath is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Michael Walrath invest at?
Michael Walrath backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Michael Walrath invest in?
Michael Walrath invests across United States.
What companies has Michael Walrath invested in?
Michael Walrath's portfolio includes Antithesis, Whoosh, Yext, mParticle, Moat Inc. and Timescale.
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