# Our Team

[Crosslink Capital](/content/ "Go to Crosslink Capital."/index.html)/Michael Stark

#### 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

[Axiado](https://axiado.com/), [Compa](https://www.compa.ai/), [Espresa](https://www.espresa.com/), [Inpho](https://www.inpho.io/), [Swift Navigation](https://www.swiftnav.com/)

#### 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, SeaMicro – acquired by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Silicon Blue – acquired by Lattice Semi (LSCC), Virage Logic (VIRL) – acquired by Synopsys (SNPS), Cypress Semiconductor (CY) – acquired by Infineon*, Xilinx – acquired by AMD*

#### Education

BS Engineering, Northwestern University

MBA with honors, University of Michigan