Michael Staton is a seasoned venture capitalist with a fifteen-year career across three firms and five funds, during which he has raised more than four hundred million dollars and invested in over two hundred companies, including sixteen unicorns and five IPOs.
A former educator turned early-stage investor, Michael brings a founder-first perspective grounded in his experience as a three-time entrepreneur and cofounder, including two venture-backed companies that achieved successful exits. He is also a long-time mentor who has supported hundreds of founders through programs such as Y Combinator, 500, SeedCamp, TechStars, and Launch, and he thrives on helping early-stage teams build clarity, confidence, and momentum.
