Investors & Partners at Compound
2 investors at Compound, based in San Francisco, CA with $85M under management.
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Michael Dempsey
Managing Partner, Compound
Michael Dempsey approaches venture investing as applied science, spending most of his time reading scientific papers and building mental models of emerging fields before making investments rather than treating research as a side activity. He has developed formal processes to help deep-tech founders with long development cycles raise capital without compromising their technical missions to fit typical venture timelines, and regularly shares his detailed reasoning about value capture and market evolution through long-form public conversations.
Shelby Newsad
Investor, Compound
Shelby Newsad is an investor at Compound, a venture capital firm focused on identifying and supporting transformative technologies. With expertise spanning AI, biotech, Web3, robotics, and deeptech, Shelby brings a diversified investment perspective to emerging innovation sectors. At Compound, Shelby evaluates opportunities at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and market potential, supporting founders building the next generation of breakthrough companies. Their investment thesis centers on technologies with the capacity to create significant impact across multiple industries, from artificial intelligence and biological sciences to decentralized systems and advanced robotics. Shelby's multidisciplinary focus reflects a commitment to backing visionary entrepreneurs pushing the boundaries of what's possible in deeptech and emerging fields.
About the Compound Team
Compound's investment team consists of 2 professionals, headquartered in San Francisco, CA and managing $85M in assets. The team brings diverse backgrounds and specialized expertise to evaluate and support portfolio companies.
Across the team, Compound's investors cover expertise in AI, Biotech, Web3, Robotics, Deeptech. This breadth of sector knowledge enables the firm to evaluate opportunities across multiple verticals and provide specialized post-investment support to founders.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many investors are at Compound?
Compound has 2 investors and partners on their team, based in San Francisco, CA. Each team member brings specialized expertise across different sectors and investment stages.
Who are the partners at Compound?
Compound's team consists of 2 investment professionals. View individual investor profiles above for detailed backgrounds, focus areas, and portfolio companies.
How large is Compound?
Compound manages approximately $85M in assets under management with a team of 2 investment professionals, headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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