Michael Rockhold

Principal

At the end of the day, most outcomes are people-driven. As an investor, I believe the best recipe for success is combining a market leading product with a world-class company culture.

Profile

  • Principal Lewis & Clark Ventures
  • 20 in their 20's Ingram's
  • BS, Finance Saint Louis University
  • Fmr. Head of Capital Markets Five Elms Capital

Michael is responsible for sourcing, executing, and supporting investments at Lewis & Clark, with a particular focus on B2B software. Prior to joining Lewis & Clark, he worked at Five Elms Capital, a software focused growth equity firm. He previously spent time with a lower middle market private equity firm and began his career in investment banking.

Michael has extensive experience structuring investments and currently sits on the board of several technology companies. As an active member of the community, he routinely makes guest speaking appearances at Washington University-St. Louis classes for various professors. Outside of work, Michael stays busy spending time with his young family, traveling, playing the occasional round of golf from the rough, and trying to perfect BBQ recipes on his smoker.