Michael Stark

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Focus

Michael is a Founding Partner of Crosslink Capital. He is the portfolio manager for the firm’s public and crossover funds, which includes a focus on mid-stage VC investments for the crossover funds.

Experience

Michael co-founded Crosslink Capital in January 1999 with the founder’s buyout from Robertson Stephens. He managed both the public and venture capital teams during the first 15 years.

Portfolio Companies

AirVine, Axiado, Espresa, Inpho, Swift Navigation

Select Prior Investments

Abgenix (ABGX), Ancestry.com (ACOM) – acquired by Permira Advisers, Blue Arc – acquired by Hitachi, Cirrus Logic (CRUS), CBT Systems/Smartforce – acquired by Skillsoft, Magma Design Automation (LAVA) – acquired by Synopsys, OnDisplay – acquired by Vignette (VIGN), Silicon Blue – acquired by Lattice Semi (LSCC), Virage Logic (VIRL) – acquired by Synopsys (SNPS), TiVo (TIVO), Cypress Semiconductor (CY) – acquired by Infineon*, Xilinx – acquired by AMD*

Education

BS Engineering, Northwestern University