Michael Gorman

Managing Director michael@splitrock.com

Michael Gorman is a founding Managing Director of Split Rock Partners. Gorman focuses on investments in software and internet services companies based in Minnesota and the surrounding region.

Prior to founding Split Rock Partners, Michael was Managing General Partner of St. Paul Venture Capital, which he joined in 1995 and focused on software and services investments. He is an active supporter of the local entrepreneurial community, and works closely with organizations providing guidance to emerging companies. In addition, Michael served as president of the Minnesota Venture Capital Association in 2000 and 2001.

Michael holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Duke University, as well as MBA and JD degrees from Harvard University. He began his venture capital career with the Harvard Management Company. Earlier in his career, he was a management consultant with Bain & Company, where he assisted clients in the development and execution of corporate strategies.

Michael's portfolio companies include:

Michael Gorman
Assistant's name
Sue Vnoucek
Assistant's phone
(952) 995-7488
Assistant's email
sue@splitrock.com

Software & Internet Services

Enterprise Software

Status
  • Adaytum Software

    Adaytum Software - Minneapolis, MN
    Web-based enterprise business planning solutions

    Acquired by Cognos

  • Auxilium

    Auxilium - Minneapolis, MN
    Enterprise Application Integration software for manufacturing organizations

    Acquired by Parametric

  • Calabrio

    Calabrio - Minneapolis, MN
    Customer interaction and workforce optimization software

    Private

  • Calix

    Calix - Petaluma, CA
    Next generation access solutions for broadband services delivery (acquired Optical Solutions)

    Private

  • HighJump Software

    HighJump Software - Eden Prairie, MN
    Internet-powered supply chain execution solutions

    Acquired by 3M

  • Lawson Software

    Lawson Software - St. Paul, MN
    Enterprise software solutions for service organizations

    Public (NASDAQ: LWSN)

  • Net Perceptions

    Net Perceptions - Minneapolis, MN
    Data mining, analytic and recommendation technologies for the retail industry

    IPO

  • Spanlink

    Spanlink - Minneapolis, MN
    Customer interaction solutions that leverage VoIP technology

    Private

  • Vendavo

    Vendavo - Palo Alto, CA
    Enterprise price and deal management software

    Private

Business & Consumer Services

Status
  • eBureau

    eBureau - St. Cloud, MN
    Information services and decision support targeting online commerce and direct marketing

    Private

  • Gearworks

    Gearworks - Eagan, MN
    Location-based mobile business applications

    Private

  • IDeaS

    IDeaS - Bloomington, MN
    Real-time pricing optimization solutions

    Acquired by SAS Institute

  • SPS Commerce

    SPS Commerce - Minneapolis, MN
    Supply chain integration service provider

    Private