Mike Zimmerman
Overview
Mike Zimmerman is a founding partner at Main Sequence Ventures, a deep tech venture capital firm co-founded with CSIRO that invests in and creates companies solving planetary challenges with world-leading Australian science and engineering. At Main Sequence, he leads the Supercharge Industrial Productivity Challenge and also invests in the Feed 10 Billion and Decarbonise the Planet challenges. Previously, he spent over 20 years as an entrepreneur, executive, and investor in Australia and the United States. In addition to his role at Main Sequence, Mike serves on the Board of the Australian Investment Council and the Board of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Alumni Association. He holds an MBA from Stanford University and a BA (honors) from Amherst College. Mike's investment focus includes sectors such as AI, ClimateTech/CleanTech, Cybersecurity, EnergyTech, AgTech, Manufacturing, Robotics, Deep Tech, Material Science, and Supply Chain Tech, typically investing from Pre-Seed to Series A stages, with investment ranges between $250K and $10M. His portfolio includes companies like Avarni, RIOS, and Loam Bio. He is also known for his involvement as an angel investor and scout.
Investment Focus
- Deep tech companies addressing global challenges
- Early-stage companies (Pre-Seed to Series A)
- Companies with strong scientific and engineering foundations
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Mike Zimmerman invest in?
Mike Zimmerman invests in Technology, Energy, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Cybersecurity and Agtech, and is based in New South Wales, Australia. Mike Zimmerman is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Mike Zimmerman invest at?
Mike Zimmerman backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A, writing cheques of 250K - 10M.
Which regions does Mike Zimmerman invest in?
Mike Zimmerman invests across United States and Australia.
What companies has Mike Zimmerman invested in?
Mike Zimmerman's portfolio includes Kasada, Avarni, Loam Bio, Regrow Ag, Emesent, RIOS, Lumachain and Presien.
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