Michael Trafton Overview
- Investor Type
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Angel
- Investments
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6
- Portfolio
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3
- Exits
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3
Michael Trafton General Information
Description
Mr. Michael Trafton serves as Director at Capital Factory. Mr. Trafton served as Chief Brand Officer at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. He also Co-Founded Fire Ant Software and served as its Chief Executive Officer. He has been helping the most successful companies in the U.S. design, develops and deploy mission-critical technology solutions. A serial entrepreneur, he is an expert in building high-performance teams with amazing cultures. His most recent venture, Blue Fish Development Group, was voted the best place to work in Central Texas and among the fastest-growing companies in Austin. He has a passion for helping first-time entrepreneurs reach their goals through mentoring, coaching and investing. He is a regular speaker on the topics of Enterprise Content Management, Entrepreneurship and Company Culture. He has a degree in Computer Science from Rice University.
Business Details
Primary Investor Type
Corporate Office
- 701 Brazos Street
- Austin, TX 78701
- United States
Michael Trafton Investments (6)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SwimTopia | 31-Dec-2019 | Later Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | ||
| CrateJoy | 14-Oct-2014 | Internet Retail | Generating Revenue | |||
| Equipboard | 16-Jul-2014 | Information Services (B2C) | Generating Revenue | |||
| Capital Factory | 01-Mar-2014 | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Generating Revenue | |||
| GroupCharger | 02-Sep-2012 | Angel (individual) | Application Software | Out of Business | ||
| Helpjuice | 09-Sep-2011 | Seed Round | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue |
Michael Trafton Exits (3)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipboard | 01-Dec-2022 | Secondary Transaction - Private | |
| GroupCharger | 01-Sep-2016 | ||
| Helpjuice |
Michael Trafton Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
Investments by Industry
Investments by Year
Investments by Region
Michael Trafton FAQs
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Who is Michael Trafton?
Michael Trafton is an angel Investor who has made 6 investments.
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What kind of investor is Michael Trafton?
Michael Trafton is an angel investor.
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What does Michael Trafton do?
As an angel investor, Michael Trafton invests personal money into promising companies, typically in exchange for equity.
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What has Michael Trafton invested in?
Michael Trafton has made numerous investments in companies like SwimTopia, CrateJoy, and Equipboard within the Business/Productivity Software, Internet Retail, and Information Services (B2C) industries.
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What has Michael Trafton invested in recently?
Michael Trafton's latest investment was on 31-Dec-2019 in SwimTopia, a company within the Business/Productivity Software industry.
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