Shay Michel is a Managing Partner at Merlin Ventures. He has over 14 years of experience building companies and raising capital.
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Merlin Ventures writes $500K to $30M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.
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Who is Shay Michel?
Shay Michel is a Managing Partner at Merlin Ventures. He has over 14 years of experience building companies and raising capital.
How much does Shay Michel invest?
Shay Michel invests through Merlin Ventures, which writes checks of $500K to $30M at seed, series a, series b.
How do I pitch Shay Michel?
A warm intro from a founder Merlin Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.
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