Latif Peracha

Latif Peracha is a seasoned professional in venture capital and business development, currently serving as a General Partner at M13, an early-stage venture capital firm managing $1.3 billion in assets since April 2019. In addition to this role, Latif is an Advisory Board Member for the University of Michigan School of Information, contributing insights since June 2020. Previously, Latif held the position of Managing Director at Virgin from June 2011 to April 2019, overseeing a diverse portfolio that included successful companies such as Ring, Slack, and Virgin Galactic. Latif's earlier experience includes roles at IAC/Ticketmaster and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., where responsibilities encompassed corporate and business development and investment banking. Academic credentials include a BBA in Finance, Accounting, and Corporate Strategy from the University of Michigan and an MBA focused on Media, Entrepreneurship, Private Equity, and Venture Capital from Columbia Business School.