Mike Cegelski

Partner atPanache VenturesFirm active Oct 1Quebec

Mike Cegelski is a partner at Panache Ventures, which invests at pre-seed, seed across sectors, with checks of $500K to $3M.

What Mike can write

Writes checks of$500K to $3M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Panache Ventures writes $500K to $3M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. Anges Québec · Chair
  2. 500 Startups Canada · Partner
  3. Panache Ventures · Partner
    Now

Companies founded

iBwaveBeltron500 Startups GP

Focus

seed-stageangel investingfounder support

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Questions

Who is Mike Cegelski?

Mike Cegelski is a partner at Panache Ventures, which invests at pre-seed, seed across sectors, with checks of $500K to $3M.

How much does Mike Cegelski invest?

Mike Cegelski invests through Panache Ventures, which writes checks of $500K to $3M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Mike Cegelski?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Mike in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Panache Ventures backed works better.

What did Mike Cegelski do before Panache Ventures?

Chair at Anges Québec; Partner at 500 Startups Canada.

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