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Michael Blank

Co-Founder & Managing Partner atConnect VenturesFirm active Sep 23
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Michael Blank is a co-founder and managing partner at Connect Ventures. He previously held leadership roles at Creative Artists Agency for 15 years.

What Michael can write

Writes checks of$250K to $3MEstimate
Comes in atNot reportedLead preference not reported
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Connect Ventures writes $250K to $3M checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Connect Ventures.

Career

  1. Creative Artists Agency · Head of Consumer Investments
  2. Connect Ventures · Managing Partner and Co-Founder
    Now

Companies founded

Connect VenturesCaravan

Investments named in public bios

TMRW SportsOpenSeaSlashJomboy Media

Focus

media & entertainmentsportsgaminghealth & wellnesse-commerce & marketplaces

Also at Connect Ventures

Nicole QuinnManaging Partner, Co-Founder
Pietro BezzaCo-Founder and Managing Partner
Sitar TeliManaging Partner

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Questions

Who is Michael Blank?

Michael Blank is a co-founder and managing partner at Connect Ventures. He previously held leadership roles at Creative Artists Agency for 15 years.

How much does Michael Blank invest?

Michael Blank invests through Connect Ventures, which writes checks of $250K to $3M.

How do I pitch Michael Blank?

A warm intro from a founder Connect Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Michael Blank do before Connect Ventures?

Head of Consumer Investments at Creative Artists Agency.

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