Michael Holt

Active Investor

Angel investor in Burlington

Burlington, North Carolina

Michael Holt, Angel investor in Burlington is an active investor based in Burlington, North Carolina. This profile covers what Michael Holt backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Michael Holt served as Co-Chief Executive Officer at Buckner HeavyLift Cranes. Mr. Holt serves as Board Member at Synergem Technologies. He is an Angel Investor. He has served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of CPB, Inc. since September 2012. Through its operating subsidiaries, CP Buckner Steel Erection and Buckner Heavy Lift, CPB, Inc. is a national leader in both complex steel erection and heavy lift crane sectors of the construction industry. Prior to joining The Buckner Companies, Mr. Holt served as Executive Vice President of Angie's List from August 2006 through August 2012. Mr. Holt was part of the founding of Angie's List in 1995 and served on its board of directors until Angie's List's public offering in 2011. Prior to joining Angie's List, Mr. Holt held several leadership roles with various family businesses, including Holt Sublimation Printing and Products, Inc. and Holt Hosiery Mills, Inc. Mr. Holt also serves on the boards of Kingsdown, Inc., Offline Media, LLC, Holt Hosiery Mills, Inc., The Episcopal High School (Alexandria, VA) and Alamance Regional Medical Center (Cone Health). Mr. Holt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Davidson College (magna cum laude) and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

Investor type
Angel
Stages
Early Stage VentureSeed
Invests in
Manufacturing & IndustrialMedia & ContentSaaS & Enterprise
Location
Burlington, North Carolina
Typical check
$375K
Past investments
2

Notable investments

OfflineSynergem Technologies

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What does Michael Holt invest in?

Michael Holt invests in Manufacturing & Industrial, Media & Content and SaaS & Enterprise, typically at Early Stage Venture and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.

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Michael Holt typically invests at Early Stage Venture and Seed. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.

What is Michael Holt's typical check size?

Michael Holt typically writes checks around $375K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.

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