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Mike Smerklo

Venture Capital Texas, United States ·Founded 2016

Overview

Mike Smerklo is a venture capitalist and managing director at Next Coast Ventures, an Austin-based firm he co-founded in 2016. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in 'Next Coast' markets, targeting high-growth startups in regions outside traditional tech hubs. Next Coast Ventures has raised over $500 million in assets under management, with a thematic investment approach emphasizing disruptive companies in large industries. The firm has invested in over 40 companies across two funds, providing hands-on support to entrepreneurs. Smerklo's background includes scaling ServiceSource, a technology services startup, into a publicly traded company with nearly $300 million in revenue. He is also the author of 'Mr. Monkey and Me,' a guide for entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of building successful companies. Smerklo holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and an accounting degree from the University of Toledo.

Investment Focus

High-growth startups in emerging U.S. tech markets

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Mike Smerklo invests in FinTech, Digital Health, Proptech, Marketplaces, Enterprise Software and AI/ML, and is based in Texas, United States. Mike Smerklo is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.