Michael Zak Overview

  • Primary Position
  • Partner Emeritus

  • Primary Industry
  • Information Technology

  • Med. Deal Size

  • Med. Valuation

Michael Zak General Information

Biography

Mr. Michael Zak served as Partner at Charles River Ventures. He has raised and deployed $2 billion in early stage venture capital. Mike's investments range across a variety of industries, including voice and data communications equipment, networking software, optical communications equipment and alternative energy technology. In 2002, Mike was awarded the Venture Capitalist of the Year Award by the Massachusetts Telecommunications Council.

Contact Information

Primary Position
Partner Emeritus, CRV
Education
Cornell University, MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Harvard Business School, BS (Bachelor of Science)
Gender
Male

Michael Zak Lead Partner on Deals (12)

Michael Zak has been the lead partner on 12 deals. Their latest deal was with Rive Technology, a oil and gas equipment company. The deal was made for on 12-Nov-2015.

Company Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Deal Status Industry Location
Rive Technology 12-Nov-2015 Later Stage VC (Series E) Completed Oil and Gas Equipment Boston, MA
Rive Technology 08-Aug-2013 Completed Oil and Gas Equipment Boston, MA
Rive Technology 14-Dec-2010 Completed Oil and Gas Equipment Boston, MA
Rive Technology 06-Aug-2008 Completed Oil and Gas Equipment Boston, MA
Rive Technology 16-Aug-2007 Completed Oil and Gas Equipment Boston, MA
Celunol 11-Oct-2006 Completed Industrial Chemicals Dedham, MA
EXFO Service Assurance 23-May-2005 Completed Other Communications and Networking Chelmsford, MA
EXFO Service Assurance 18-Nov-2003 Completed Other Communications and Networking Chelmsford, MA
EXFO Service Assurance 30-Apr-2001 Later Stage VC (Series C) Completed Other Communications and Networking Chelmsford, MA
Pelago Networks 06-Dec-2000 Early Stage VC Completed Connectivity Products Marlborough, MA

Michael Zak Network (44)

Board Members (10)

Name Company Representing Location From
Brian Walsh Rive Technology Self Boston, MA
Richard Harter Rive Technology Self Boston, MA
Rive Technology Self Boston, MA

Portfolio Executives (15)

Name Company Role Deal date Location
Lawrence Dight Rive Technology Senior Vice President, Research & Development 12-Nov-2015 Boston, MA
Andrew Dougherty Rive Technology Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer 12-Nov-2015 Boston, MA
Celunol Chief Executive Officer, President & Board Member 11-Oct-2006 Dedham, MA
EXFO Service Assurance Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer 23-May-2005 Chelmsford, MA

Fund Team Members (19)

Name Investor Fund Fund Location
Max Gazor CRV Charles River Partnership XIV Palo Alto, CA
Izhar Armony CRV Charles River Partnership XIV Palo Alto, CA
CRV Palo Alto, CA
CRV Palo Alto, CA
CRV Palo Alto, CA

Michael Zak Affiliated Funds (4)

Fund Investor Fund Type Status Vintage Size Dry Powder IRR IRR Quartile
Charles River Partnership X CRV Venture Capital - Early Stage Fully Invested 1999
Charles River Partnership XIII CRV Venture Capital - Early Stage Closed 2007
Charles River Partnership XIV CRV Venture Capital - Early Stage Closed 2009
Charles River Partnership XII - Annex CRV Venture - General Closed 2004

Michael Zak FAQs

  • Who is Michael Zak?

    Mr. Michael Zak served as Partner at Charles River Ventures.

  • How much does Michael Zak typically invest?

    Michael Zak's median deal size is .

  • What is Michael Zak’s main position?

    Michael Zak’s primary position is Partner Emeritus.

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