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Michael Balkin
Chief Executive Officer at
HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE CORPORATION
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
Michael P.
Balkin was the founder of William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund, founded in 2010, where the title held was Partner & Portfolio Manager from 2010 to 2020.
Mr. Balkin is also the founder of Cityview Associates, Inc.,Innventure Fund..
Mr. Balkin is Chief Executive Officer at Horizon Technology Finance LLC since 2025.
Mr. Balkin is Chief Executive Officer & Director at Foresight Acquisition Corp.
II.
Mr. Balkin is Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Horizon Technology Finance Corp.
since 2026.
Mr. Balkin is Chairman at Performance Health Systems LLC.
Mr. Balkin is Director at Good Sports.
Mr. Balkin is Director at Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.
Mr. Balkin is Director at AeroFlexx LLC.
Mr. Balkin is Director at Affluence Corp.
since 2024.
Mr. Balkin was Chief Executive Officer & Director at Foresight Acquisition Corp.
from 2020 to 2021.
Mr. Balkin was Director at Innventure, Inc. Mr. Balkin was Chief Investment Officer at Magnetar Investment Management LLC.
Mr. Balkin was Partner at Magnetar Capital LLC from 2005 to 2008.
Mr. Balkin completed undergraduate education at Northwestern University in 1981.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/06/2026 | 243,527 ( 0.36% ) | 1 M $ | 30/06/2026 |
Michael Balkin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 05/06/2025 |
| AFFLUENCE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2024 |
Performance Health Systems LLC
 Performance Health Systems LLC Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Develops and distributes equipment which improves blood circulation to a measurable outcome of anti aging and hormonal benefits | Chairman | - |
Innventure Fund | Founder | - |
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides social, educational and recreational programs and facilities | Director/Board Member | - |
Good Sports
 Good Sports Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as non-profit organization that gives kids the lifelong benefits of sport and physical activity by providing new equipment, apparel and footwear to those most in need | Director/Board Member | - |
Foresight Acquisition Corp. II
 Foresight Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as blank check company | Chief Executive Officer | - |
AeroFlexx LLC
 AeroFlexx LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures packaging machinery | Director/Board Member | - |
Horizon Technology Finance LLC
 Horizon Technology Finance LLC Investment ManagersFinance Horizon Technology Finance invests in public and private companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on life sciences, healthcare, sustainability and information technology sectors. It provides financing in the form of equity and debt growth stage capital requirements with a maximum transaction size of USD 50 million. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/06/2025 |
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Training of Michael Balkin
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Private companies
Connections
84
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
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Magnetar Investment Management LLC
 Magnetar Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Magnetar manages the Magnetar SGR Fund, Ltd and the Magnetar SGR Fund LP. The firm invests long/short in the energy sector | Finance |
Horizon Technology Finance Corp.
 Horizon Technology Finance Corp. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a finance company that provides secured loans to venture capital-backed companies in the technology, life-science, healthcare information & services, and sustainability industries | Miscellaneous |
William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund
 William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Open-End Investment Fund/Unit Trust | Miscellaneous |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Horizon Technology Finance LLC
Horizon Technology Finance LLC Investment ManagersFinance Horizon Technology Finance invests in public and private companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on life sciences, healthcare, sustainability and information technology sectors. It provides financing in the form of equity and debt growth stage capital requirements with a maximum transaction size of USD 50 million. | Finance |
Good Sports
Good Sports Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as non-profit organization that gives kids the lifelong benefits of sport and physical activity by providing new equipment, apparel and footwear to those most in need | Health Services |
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides social, educational and recreational programs and facilities | Commercial Services |
Affluence Corp.
 Affluence Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an Internet social networking website | Commercial Services |
Performance Health Systems LLC
Performance Health Systems LLC Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Develops and distributes equipment which improves blood circulation to a measurable outcome of anti aging and hormonal benefits | Electronic Technology |
Magnetar Capital LLC
 Magnetar Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Magnetar Capital seeks to deliver diversifying returns to investors by investing growth capital in businesses that drive the real economy. The firm invests across geographies, in both public and private transactions. They rely on their robust risk management process at the investment and portfolio level to maintain an anticipated favorable risk-return profile across various market environments. | Finance |
AeroFlexx LLC
AeroFlexx LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures packaging machinery | Producer Manufacturing |
Foresight Acquisition Corp.
 Foresight Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Cityview Associates, Inc. | |
Innventure Fund | |
Foresight Acquisition Corp. II
Foresight Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as blank check company | Finance |
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