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Mike Freeman
CEO and General Partner at Innosphere Ventures
Mike Freeman is the Chief Executive Officer of Innosphere Ventures and a General Partner of the Innosphere Ventures Fund.12 Here are key details about his background and role:
Professional Experience
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Mike has been the CEO of Innosphere Ventures since March 2012.2 Innosphere is a science and technology-focused incubator that has been operating for over 20 years, providing venture capital, acceleration services, and specialized facilities to startups and scaleup companies.12
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As General Partner of Innosphere Ventures Fund since July 2017, he leads the fund's investments in MedTech and Cleantech sectors.2 He was instrumental in forming Innosphere Fund II and has led several investment rounds in science and technology companies across Colorado and neighboring states.1
Expertise and Focus
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Mike works at the intersection of startups, venture capital, and economic development.2
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He has led investments in notable companies like Aspero Medical, GelSana, Catalyze, Micro Grid Labs, Burst Diagnostics, and Red Drop.2
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Under his leadership, Innosphere Ventures has been actively pursuing transformative funding opportunities to position Colorado as a top-performing economic region in the US.1
Board Positions
Mike serves on the board of directors for several companies, including:
- Origin Endoscopy
- RedDrop Dx
- Microgrid Labs Inc
- GelSana
- Aspero Medical, Inc.
- Catalyze Inc2
Previous Experience
Before joining Innosphere, Mike held various leadership positions:
- Chief Financial Officer for the City of Fort Collins (2006-2011)
- CEO of Local Government Solutions Group (2003-2006)
- Regional Partner at HDR (2001-2003)
- City Administrator of Ashland (1998-2000)2
Education
- MPA in Public Administration from The George Washington University
- Bachelor of Arts in English and Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2
Mike Freeman's extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, combined with his focus on startup acceleration and venture capital, has positioned him as a key figure in Colorado's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
