Michael Fanfant

Michael Fanfant is a seasoned venture capital professional currently serving as a General Partner at Runa Capital, focusing on early-stage investments in B2B SaaS and deep tech companies, among others. Michael is also a Class 27 Fellow in the Kauffman Fellows Program, which cultivates leaders in venture capital. In addition to these roles, Michael co-founded Octane Lending, a fintech company, and holds board positions at several organizations including MariaDB and Clear. Michael's previous experience includes serving as a Principal and Senior Associate at Octane, as well as board observer roles for various startups. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University.