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Michael Rolnick

Michael Rolnick

Senior Managing Director atCerberus VenturesNew York
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Michael Rolnick joined Cerberus in 2024 as Senior Managing Director, bringing venture capital and operating experience. He previously led Chain Bridge I and held roles at ComVentures, E*TRADE, News Corp, PlayStudios, and Unifi Labs.

What Michael can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. Chain Bridge I · Chief Executive Officer
  2. Cerberus · Senior Managing Director
    Now
  3. E*TRADE
  4. News Corp/Dow Jones
  5. PlayStudios
  6. Unifi Labs
  7. Michael Bloomberg’s presidential campaign · Senior Advisor
    2020
  8. Cerberus California, LLC · Senior Managing Director
    2024-null

Investments named in public bios

Ahura ScientificIntruVert NetworksKagoor NetworksP-CubeVyatta

Focus

venture capitaltechnologynational securitycommunications infrastructurenetworking

Education

University of Michigan, BA in Political ScienceLondon School of Economics and Political Science, MS in Economics

Also at Cerberus Ventures

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Morgan Mahlock
Morgan MahlockManaging Director
Sarah Istel
Sarah IstelManaging Director
Laura BocekVice President
Aidan Bruno
Aidan BrunoAnalyst
Josh Heatley
Josh HeatleyAnalyst
Chris Darby
Chris DarbyGlobal Head

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Jamie RutledgeGeneral Partner, Bluelake
Akira KurabayashiManaging Partner / Head of Japan, DNX Ventures
Craig HuffFounder / Executive Chair, General Innovation Capital Partners
Alexander LangeFounding GP, Inflection

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Who is Michael Rolnick?

Michael Rolnick joined Cerberus in 2024 as Senior Managing Director, bringing venture capital and operating experience. He previously led Chain Bridge I and held roles at ComVentures, E*TRADE, News Corp, PlayStudios, and Unifi Labs.

How much does Michael Rolnick invest?

Cerberus Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Michael Rolnick?

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

What did Michael Rolnick do before Cerberus Ventures?

Chief Executive Officer at Chain Bridge I; E*TRADE; News Corp/Dow Jones; PlayStudios; Unifi Labs; Senior Advisor at Michael Bloomberg’s presidential campaign; Senior Managing Director at Cerberus California, LLC.

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