Michael Balkin
Directeur/Membre du Conseil chez HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE CORPORATION
Profil
Michael Balkin is the founder of William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund, which was founded in 2010.
He held the title of Partner & Manager from 2010 to 2020.
Mr. Balkin is also the founder of Cityview Associates, Inc., Innventure Fund.
Mr. Balkin's current job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Foresight Acquisition Corp.
II, Chairman at Performance Health Systems LLC, Director at Good Sports, Director at Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, Director at AeroFlexx LLC, and Independent Director at Horizon Technology Finance Corp.Mr. Balkin's former job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Foresight Acquisition Corp.
from 2020 to 2021, and Chief Investment Officer at Magnetar Investment Management LLC.
He was also a Partner at Magnetar Capital LLC from 2005 to 2008.
In terms of education, Mr. Balkin attended Northwestern University for his undergraduate degree.
Postes actifs de Michael Balkin
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE CORPORATION | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Performance Health Systems LLC
 Performance Health Systems LLC Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Performance Health Systems LLC develops and distributes equipment which improves blood circulation to a measurable outcome of anti aging and hormonal benefits. It distributes advanced health and wellness technologies through Power Plate and bioDensity. The company was founded by Jeffrey R. Gerlomes and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Président | - |
| Innventure Fund | Fondateur | - |
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors to provide for the well-being of the men and women who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as well as the families of fallen soldiers. The organization provides social, education and recreational programs and facilities. The organization also provides support to widows and orphans of fallen soldiers. The organization is headquartered in New York, NY. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Good Sports
 Good Sports Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Good Sports is a non-profit organization that helps disadvantaged young people nationwide to lead healthy and active lifestyles by providing them with athletic equipment, footwear, and apparel. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA. The company partner with sporting goods manufacturers to provide equipment, apparel, and footwear to programs in need, which helps them keep fees affordable, create more scholarships, enhance the quality of their activities, and introduce new sports into their schools or organizations. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Foresight Acquisition Corp. II
 Foresight Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Foresight Acquisition Corp. II operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Karl Ward Brewer, Mark A. Thierer and Kermit R. Crawford on March 23, 2021 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Directeur Général | - |
AeroFlexx LLC
 AeroFlexx LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing AeroFlexx LLC engages in the provision of packaging solutions. It offers products and services for personal care, children’s products, food, household products, and professional grooming. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Anciens postes connus de Michael Balkin
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| FORT ACQU | Directeur Général | 01/12/2021 |
| William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund | Fondateur | 01/01/2020 |
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Formation de Michael Balkin
| Northwestern University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 12 |
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Foresight Acquisition Corp.
 Foresight Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Foresight Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. Its purpose is to effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Karl Ward Brewer on August 20, 2020 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Magnetar Capital LLC
 Magnetar Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Magnetar Capital LLC is an alternative asset manager headquartered in Evanston, Illinois. The firm was founded by Alec Litowitz and Ross Laser in 2005 and is a subsidiary of Magnetar Capital Partners LP. Magnetar Capital provides investment solutions to a wide range of investors. | Finance |
Magnetar Investment Management LLC
 Magnetar Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Magnetar Investment Management LLC is a hedge fund manager. Headquartered in Chicago, Magnetar is a subsidiary of Magnetar Capital Partners LLC | Finance |
| Cityview Associates, Inc. | |
Performance Health Systems LLC
Performance Health Systems LLC Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Performance Health Systems LLC develops and distributes equipment which improves blood circulation to a measurable outcome of anti aging and hormonal benefits. It distributes advanced health and wellness technologies through Power Plate and bioDensity. The company was founded by Jeffrey R. Gerlomes and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Electronic Technology |
| Innventure Fund | |
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors to provide for the well-being of the men and women who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as well as the families of fallen soldiers. The organization provides social, education and recreational programs and facilities. The organization also provides support to widows and orphans of fallen soldiers. The organization is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Good Sports
Good Sports Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Good Sports is a non-profit organization that helps disadvantaged young people nationwide to lead healthy and active lifestyles by providing them with athletic equipment, footwear, and apparel. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA. The company partner with sporting goods manufacturers to provide equipment, apparel, and footwear to programs in need, which helps them keep fees affordable, create more scholarships, enhance the quality of their activities, and introduce new sports into their schools or organizations. | Health Services |
Foresight Acquisition Corp. II
Foresight Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Foresight Acquisition Corp. II operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Karl Ward Brewer, Mark A. Thierer and Kermit R. Crawford on March 23, 2021 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
| William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund | Miscellaneous |
AeroFlexx LLC
AeroFlexx LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing AeroFlexx LLC engages in the provision of packaging solutions. It offers products and services for personal care, children’s products, food, household products, and professional grooming. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Producer Manufacturing |
Horizon Technology Finance Corp.
 Horizon Technology Finance Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Horizon Technology Finance Corp., a traded business development company invests in companies located in the US. The fund targets companies openhearted in the fields of technology, life science and sustainability sectors. It provides financing for later stage capital requirements. | Finance |
