Dealmaking and operational innovation.
PRIVATE EQUITY CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY INNOVATION GROWTH110+
Strategic transactions$30B+
Capital deployed & raised70+
m&a transactions40+
Equity, debt, IPO & VC
The day the deal closes is exciting and satisfying. But it is just the beginning.
"Building an Effective M&A Deal Team,"
Financier Worldwide, May 2025
ABOUTAn operator's read on enterprise software.
Michael is a Managing Partner at Trajectory Capital, where he focuses on growth-stage investments in B2B enterprise software — the systems that quietly run finance, operations, and infrastructure teams inside the world's companies.
Before Trajectory, he spent over a decade in operating and investing roles across enterprise software, working closely with founders on go-to-market strategy, capital structure, and the long stretch between product-market fit and category leadership.
He sits on the boards of several Trajectory portfolio companies and advises founders on scaling revenue teams, structuring later-stage rounds, and preparing for a durable exit.
PODCASTS & INTERVIEWSConversations on deals, growth, and the operator's view
Recurring guest across M&A and enterprise software podcasts, plus keynote and panel appearances at industry conferences.
latest episodeTop 10 Things That Make M&A Successful
The M&A Podcast - Ep. 300
67 minPublished Works
Mergers & Acquisitions Deal-Makers
Building a Winning Team
M&A Basics
The Key Steps of Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Investments
Deal Teams
Roles and motivations of key players in M&A and equity investments
CONTACTLet's talk about your next transaction.
Investment opportunities, board and advisory roles, speaking engagements, and media inquiries.