Michael Linse

Michael Linse is the Founder and Managing Director of Linse Capital, a growth equity firm specializing in late-stage technology investments in transportation, energy, and logistics, with a portfolio that includes ChargePoint, Redaptive, Skydio, and Valens. Additionally, Michael serves as Founder and Managing Director of Levitate Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated to advancing aerial mobility and transforming aviation in transportation and logistics. Previously, Michael was a Partner at Kleiner Perkins from 2009 to 2015 and held the position of Managing Director at Goldman Sachs from 1997 to 2009. Michael earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Harvard University, along with a foundational education at Groton School.