Michael Burns is a Principal at Canapi Ventures focusing on Data, AI/ML, Payments, and Bank Infrastructure. He previously served in the Navy and worked at Morgan Stanley.
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Canapi Ventures writes $3M to $30M checks, larger than 93% of firms in the atlas.
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- Morgan Stanley · Sales & Trading Analyst
- United States Navy · Special Warfare Officer (SEAL)
- Canapi Ventures · InvestorNow
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Who is Michael Burns?
Michael Burns is a Principal at Canapi Ventures focusing on Data, AI/ML, Payments, and Bank Infrastructure. He previously served in the Navy and worked at Morgan Stanley.
How much does Michael Burns invest?
Michael Burns invests through Canapi Ventures, which writes checks of $3M to $30M at seed, series a, series b.
How do I pitch Michael Burns?
A warm intro from a founder Canapi Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.
What did Michael Burns do before Canapi Ventures?
Sales & Trading Analyst at Morgan Stanley; Special Warfare Officer (SEAL) at United States Navy.
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