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Mike Dowdle

Founding Partner atCircadian VenturesGeorgia
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Mike Dowdle is an investor and entrepreneur. He is the founding partner of Circadian Ventures and has previously co-founded several companies.

What Mike can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. iXL Enterprises · executive team
    1997-1999
  2. iXL Ventures · co-founder
  3. CPO Commerce · co-founder
    null-2014
  4. Circadian Group
    Now
  5. Circadian Ventures · Founding Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Circadian VenturesCircadian GroupCPO CommerceiXL Ventures

Investments named in public bios

Cloud Range CyberCloverlyCoginitiIRALOGIXPinwheelPrecogketteQdataplorOctane11Chattr

Focus

cybersecfintechAIdata analytics

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison, BA

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Who is Mike Dowdle?

Mike Dowdle is an investor and entrepreneur. He is the founding partner of Circadian Ventures and has previously co-founded several companies.

How much does Mike Dowdle invest?

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

How do I pitch Mike Dowdle?

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

What did Mike Dowdle do before Circadian Ventures?

executive team at iXL Enterprises; co-founder at iXL Ventures; co-founder at CPO Commerce.

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