Our Philosophy

When companies are being evaluated for partnerships, investments, or acquisitions, many firms focus only on the financial metrics: the spreadsheets and financials that tell just one part of the story. What’s not often accounted for in those numbers is the blood, sweat, and tears the owners and their teams poured into their companies — the entrepreneurial vision that they’ve worked and fought to bring to life.

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At Silverback Ventures, we know what it takes to build something from the ground up.

Throughout Mike Maszy’s journey from operator to investor, he has worked with a focus on the people behind the products or P&L sheets. He understands and honors a founder’s vision, helping them enjoy the fruits of their labor, ensure their legacy, and take their business to the next level.

Our

Approach

Silverback Ventures is all about operator-led investing and partnership-driven growth. Our hands-on approach to leadership brings real operational wisdom, sector fluency, and a people-centered ethos to teams looking to grow or transition. To help companies reach their full potential, Silverback Ventures creates long-term partnerships, preserving the mission of exiting leaders and taking care of the people who made a company’s journey possible.

With proven methodologies, genuine support, and deep experience, Mike Maszy’s work has successfully scaled companies and built the foundation for life-changing innovations.

Partner with Silverback Ventures to unlock your business’s next chapter.

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Testimonials

"When a private equity firm was interested in acquiring my startup, I wanted to make sure my original vision would still be part of the equation, even after I exited. Consulting with Mike Maszy and Silverback Ventures helped me create the exit strategy that ensured my legacy, taking care of the people who’ve been with me all along the way."

— Founder of a technology startup

"I was interested in investing in a new medical startup, but wanted to be 100% certain before I committed the funding. Silverback Ventures served as my advisor, kicking the tires and helping me not only make the decision to invest, but move into an exciting new phase of my career."

— Angel investor in the healthcare-adjacent space

"After we acquired a small business in the medical devices sphere, we needed a strategy to improve operations and build a new management team. Mike Maszy at Silverback Ventures helped us remove the constraints on their operational processes, and found unbelievable talent to lead the business. His expertise helped us successfully transition and later scale the business."

— Leader of an emerging private equity firm