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About Investor

Michael Yanagisawa is an Investment Associate at Connecticut Innovations, supporting investments across AI, healthcare, climate tech, and deep tech. He works primarily with early-stage companies from Pre-seed through Series A, with investment sizes typically between $250K and $5M. Michael focuses on identifying emerging technologies with strong scientific or technical foundations. His role involves sourcing, evaluating, and supporting early-stage startups within the CI ecosystem. He brings a research-driven perspective to venture investing, particularly in healthcare and climate-related innovation. He plays an important role in pipeline development and early-stage deal execution.