Harrison Metal Capital

Harrison Metal Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies across the United States. Founded in 2008 by Michael Dearing, the firm focuses on sectors such as software, information technology, and internet services. Their capital sources include profits from previous investments and a select group of limited partners, including university endowments, charitable trusts, and pension funds. In addition to investing, Harrison Metal offers classes and resources to support aspiring entrepreneurs.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes a hands-on approach, partnering closely with entrepreneurs to provide strategic guidance and support as they grow their businesses. Harrison Metal has invested in a diverse range of companies, including MasterClass, 500px, MoPub Inc, Lumos Labs Inc, and Euclid. These investments span various stages, from seed to Series B, and cover industries such as online education, photography, mobile advertising, brain training, and shopper analytics.

Harrison Metal's founder, Michael Dearing, brings extensive experience as a former general manager, investor, and Consulting Associate Professor at Stanford University. Prior to founding Harrison Metal, he held senior positions at eBay and worked in various roles at companies like Industrial Shoe Warehouse, The Walt Disney Company, Filene's Basement, and Bain & Company. Dearing holds an AB in Economics from Brown University and an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School.