Michael Fanfant

General Partner at Runa Capital | Co-Founder of Octane | Kauffman Fellows Class 27

📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 10 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Jun 2020
VC🌍 United States
10
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12y
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Portfolio

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Board Observer
Jun 2020
Oxygen is a modern financial platform designed for the 21st-century economy, tailored to meet the unique needs of todays consumers and small businesses (freelancers, solopreneurs and modern SMBs). We believe beauty lies in simplicity, from design to utility, and build our ever-growing product suite with this in mind. And we’re just getting started. At Oxygen, we’re focused on lifting up those who dare to push boundaries and redefine whats possible by delivering on our promise to be a more fair financial partner. The next generation building the future is writing their own rules and shattering expectations. So are we. For those who reject the status quo, welcome to Banking for the Extraordinary. 502 Carnegie Center Blvd, Ste. 103 Princeton, NJ 08540 Oxygen is a financial platform. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank N.A, Member FDIC. For more information, visit www.oxygen.us and follow ‘Oxygenbanking’ on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Board Observer
Jun 2020
To help (you) individuals and businesses gain financial freedom through innovative systems and solutions.
Board Observer
May 2020
Rogue Games, founded by industry veterans with more than 150 years of games publishing experience, is a new kind of game company powered by innovative technology and developer-first solutions. Rogue’s extensive portfolio of games, which spans mobile, console and PC, features award-winning hit titles including Oz: Broken Kingdom™, Sociable Soccer™, Wild Life: Puzzle Story, Hexaflip: The Action Puzzler, Super Impossible Road and many more. Rogue is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in San Mateo and Seattle. For more information, visit www.rogueco.com.
Board Observer
Nov 2019
All your streaming services in one place
Board Observer
Jan 2019
Novi is a well funded seed stage startup on a mission to help the 69% of millennials who have less than $5,000 in savings manage their money, debt and investments by putting their finances on autopilot. Our initial offering is a Smart Checking account which automatically helps you save and earn more money by routing your cash intelligently across loans, investments and retirement. We answer what you should do with your money, why you should do it, and most importantly, we do the work for you.
Board Observer
Jan 2019
Imagine a world where your primary financial institution's only mission in life was to help you. We're building it. Our Smart Cash and Smart Save Accounts enable you to make the right money moves, 24/7.
Board Member
Jun 2018
ClearMechanic enables automotive service centers to perform fast, professional inspections from any Apple or Android device. Digital inspections are professional, visual and instantly accessible, which increases approval rates on service recommendations. Over 14,000 technicians and service personnel use ClearMechanic in North America, South America and Western Europe. We have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Automotive News, Consumer Reports and numerous trade publications. Please contact us at info@clearmechanic.com or visit our website at www.clearmechanic.com.
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Board Member
Jun 2018
AppBuddy helps users integrate any data from any cloud to manage the entire customer lifecycle in one actionable view. As the leading provider in cloud-based CRM and business process productivity software, AppBuddy helps enterprise companies increase sales productivity and forecast accuracy, and deliver excellent customer support and a consistent customer experience delivery throughout the entire customer lifecycle.
Board Member
Jan 2014
Octane® is revolutionizing recreational purchases by delivering a seamless, end-to-end digital buying experience. We connect people with their passions by combining cutting-edge technology and innovative risk strategies to make lifestyle purchases - like powersports vehicles, RVs, and outdoor power equipment - fast, easy, and accessible. Octane adds value throughout the customer journey: inspiring enthusiasts with our editorial brands, including Cycle World® and UTV Driver®, instantly prequalifying consumers for financing online, routing customers to dealerships for an easy closing, and supporting customers throughout their loan with superior loan servicing. Founded in 2014, we have with 550+ employees in hybrid and remote roles, and over 30 OEM and 4,000 dealer partners. We made the Inc 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America and are Certified as a Great Place to Work®. Visit www.octane.co. Octane® is a registered service mark of Octane Lending, Inc. In accordance with Pay Transparency legislation, Octane commits to providing the minimum and maximum salary or hourly rate for all open roles. An individuals offer will be based on the alignment of their qualifications with the requirements of the job and internal equity. In addition to the above-mentioned salary, Total Rewards include benefits as outlined in the job description. Some roles also include a stock option package or a bonus.
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2020
Board Observer
Jun 2020
Oxygen is a modern financial platform designed for the 21st-century economy, tailored to meet the unique needs of todays consumers and small businesses (freelancers, solopreneurs and modern SMBs). We believe beauty lies in simplicity, from design to utility, and build our ever-growing product suite with this in mind. And we’re just getting started. At Oxygen, we’re focused on lifting up those who dare to push boundaries and redefine whats possible by delivering on our promise to be a more fair financial partner. The next generation building the future is writing their own rules and shattering expectations. So are we. For those who reject the status quo, welcome to Banking for the Extraordinary. 502 Carnegie Center Blvd, Ste. 103 Princeton, NJ 08540 Oxygen is a financial platform. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank N.A, Member FDIC. For more information, visit www.oxygen.us and follow ‘Oxygenbanking’ on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Board Observer
Jun 2020
To help (you) individuals and businesses gain financial freedom through innovative systems and solutions.
Board Observer
May 2020
Rogue Games, founded by industry veterans with more than 150 years of games publishing experience, is a new kind of game company powered by innovative technology and developer-first solutions. Rogue’s extensive portfolio of games, which spans mobile, console and PC, features award-winning hit titles including Oz: Broken Kingdom™, Sociable Soccer™, Wild Life: Puzzle Story, Hexaflip: The Action Puzzler, Super Impossible Road and many more. Rogue is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in San Mateo and Seattle. For more information, visit www.rogueco.com.
2019
Board Observer
Nov 2019
All your streaming services in one place
Principal
Sep 2019
Runa Capital is a global VC firm investing in early-stage tech companies and focusing on deep tech (AI/ML, open source and future of computing), enterprise software and fintech infrastructure. The firm invested in NGINX, Mambu, Brainly, Pasqal, Smava and Zopa. Runa Capital brings tech and hiring expertise, along with a transatlantic network, to help portfolio companies scale. The fund has points of presence in Luxembourg, Palo Alto, London, Paris, and Berlin.
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2014–2020 · 10 investments
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