Michael Lavin Overview
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- Germin8 Ventures
- Primary Position
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Founder & Managi...
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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2
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Michael Lavin General Information
Biography
Mr. Michael Lavin is the Founder and serves as Managing Partner at Germin8 Ventures. He serves as Board Member at Matterworks. He serves as Board Observer at Andes. He founded Germin8 Ventures, which is a venture capital fund that is seeking to improve the global food system and is innovative in its own right, providing both investment and strategic resources to the founders of transformative food and agtech companies around the world. He oversees the fund's operations, investment activities, and investor relations, as well as participates on the boards of invested companies. He is also a mentor and member at several accelerators and incubators, including the Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator, 1871, The Good Food Accelerator, Family Farmed, The Hatchery, and the TERRA program at RocketSpace. Previously, he was an investment banker at Chicago-based Mesirow Financial where he successfully executed numerous M&A, capital raising, and restructuring transactions across a variety of sectors, including food & consumer, industrial technology, aerospace & defense, packaging, and industrials. Additionally, he also served on Mesirow's corporate development team and advised the board of directors on matters related to acquisitions, investments, and divestitures. Prior to joining Mesirow's investment banking practice, He worked in the consulting practice advising on corporate turnarounds and financial restructurings, as well as forensics and litigation support. He graduated from the University of Illinois with both bachelor's and master's degrees in finance.
Contact Information
Address
- Chicago, IL
- United States
Michael Lavin Positions (1)
Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
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Germin8 Ventures | Investor | Founder & Managing Partner | Chicago, IL | Venture Capital |
Michael Lavin Board Seats (2)
Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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Andes (Agriculture) | Other Agriculture | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Alameda, CA | |
Matterworks (Healthcare Technology Systems) | Biotechnology | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Somerville, MA |
Michael Lavin Lead Partner on Deals (3)
Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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AgriWebb | 06-May-2024 | Later Stage VC | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Sydney, Australia | |
Matterworks (Healthcare Technology Systems) | 14-Aug-2023 | Completed | Biotechnology | Somerville, MA | ||
Enko | 30-Jun-2021 | Completed | Agricultural Chemicals | Mystic, CT |
Michael Lavin Network (45)
Board Members (21)
Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
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Pablo Fernandez Gumucio | Andes (Agriculture) | Venturance Alternative Assets | Alameda, CA | |
Eric Carlson Ph.D | Matterworks (Healthcare Technology Systems) | Self | Somerville, MA | |
Andes (Agriculture) | Leaps by Bayer | Alameda, CA | ||
Matterworks (Healthcare Technology Systems) | iGlobe Partners | Somerville, MA | ||
Andes (Agriculture) | Self | Alameda, CA |
Portfolio Executives (22)
Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
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Christie Lockyer | AgriWebb | Chief Operating Officer | 06-May-2024 | Sydney, Australia |
David Horne | AgriWebb | Chief Technology Officer | 06-May-2024 | Sydney, Australia |
AgriWebb | Co-Founder, Managing Director & Executive Chairman | 06-May-2024 | Sydney, Australia | |
AgriWebb | Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer | 06-May-2024 | Sydney, Australia | |
AgriWebb | Senior Vice President, Global Marketing | 06-May-2024 | Sydney, Australia |
Fund Team Members (2)
Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
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Charles Holmes | Germin8 Ventures | Germin8 Ventures Fund | Chicago, IL |
Charles Holmes | Germin8 Ventures | Germin8 Ventures Fund II | Chicago, IL |
Germin8 Ventures | Chicago, IL | ||
Germin8 Ventures | Chicago, IL |
Michael Lavin Affiliated Funds (2)
Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
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Germin8 Ventures Fund | Germin8 Ventures | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2017 | ||||
Germin8 Ventures Fund II | Germin8 Ventures | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2023 |
Michael Lavin FAQs
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Who is Michael Lavin?
Mr. Michael Lavin is the Founder and serves as Managing Partner at Germin8 Ventures.
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How much does Michael Lavin typically invest?
Michael Lavin's median deal size is
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What is Michael Lavin’s main position?
Michael Lavin’s primary position is Founder & Managing Partner.
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What are the contact details for Michael Lavin?
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How many active board seats does Michael Lavin hold?
Michael Lavin holds 2 board seats including Andes (Agriculture) and Matterworks (Healthcare Technology Systems).
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