Michael Schimmel — investor profile photo

Michael Schimmel

Founder & CEO | Board Director | Driving Industry Transformation with Technology, Operational Excellence & Strategic Growth

📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States🔄 Updated November 2026💼 2 investments📅 15 years investing🗓 Last invested Nov 2011𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
Operator-angel🌍 United States
2
Total investments
2
Early stage
0
Mid stage
0
Late stage
15y
Years active

Portfolio

2 investments · sorted by recency
All investments
Early stage
Mid stage
Late stage
Shareholder
Nov 2011
Schimmel is a Miami, Florida based AV Rated business law firm focused on providing the highest quality legal service and guidance to businesses and individuals. The Firm has established relationships and continues to build on a reputation for representing clients with its skill, integrity and professionalism. We are creative and practical business minded attorneys who pride ourselves on exceeding our clients' expectations. We offer innovative fee arrangements that enable us to fully serve our clients, meeting their needs in a cost effective manner.
early stage
Board Member and Member
Nov 2011
I Know The Chef is a members-only concierge app providing primetime access reservations and preferred treatment at top restaurants in NYC, Miami and Chicago. Because of our relationships in the industry and elite clientele, our carefully selected restaurant partners offer an elevated dining experience to our members. I Know The Chef strives to provide a seamless dining experience of the highest standards for every reservation. I Know The Chef works with over 100 of the top restaurants and hospitality groups in New York City + The Hamptons... And in the spring of 2014 we expanded our network by targeting the BEST OF THE BEST in both Chicago + Miami! We are excited to introduce I Know The Chef to Los Angeles in the fall of 2014. NYC HIGHLIGHTS Bowery Meat Company * Cosme * Toro * Il Mulino * Gotham Bar & Grill * Lure Fishbar * Marea * TAO * TAO Downtown * Costata * Blue Water Grill * Philippe * BLT Prime * La Cenita * The General * Catch * STK * Beauty & Essex * LAVO * Arlington Club * Stanton Social * The Lion * Ai Fiori * Blue Ribbon Sushi * Navy * Beautique * Pulqueria * Bagatelle * 21 Club * Le Cirque MIAMI HIGHLIGHTS Eating House * 1826 * Seasalt and Pepper * Sugarcane Raw Bar * Bocce Bar * The Forge * Michael's Genuine * Pubbelly * PB Steak * Oak Tavern * Shikany * Estiatorio Milos * Barceloneta * Il Gabbiano * Katsuya * The Bazaar * Lure Fishbar * Bianca * The Federal * Tongue & Cheek * BLT Steak * Semilla CHICAGO HIGHLIGHTS Osteria Langhe * BOHO * Sunda * Tete Charcuterie * Fulton Market Kitchen * Bottlefork * Duck Inn * The Dawson * Aconto * Table Fifty-Two * MFK * Chicago q * CRIO * Roka Akor * Mercadito * Mercadito Fish * Kinmont * Nellcote * Paris Club Bistro * Yum Cha Dim Sum Parlor FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER + FACEBOOK @iknowthechef - Tag your #foodphotography with #IKTC
early stageHospitality
Experience · 5 entries
All (5)
Investments (2)
Founder (1)
Board (1)
2011
CEO & Founder
Nov 2011
Sympathy Brands is the trusted marketplace and technology company that provides consumers and businesses with end-of-life preparation, grief, condolences, and commemoration. The Sympathy Brands family includes shiva.com, eCondolence.com and cemetery.com that help every step of the way through one of life’s most challenging moments. Utilizing Sympathy Brand’s highly curated strategic partner network, businesses and consumers have access to best-in-class funeral homes, cemeteries, financial services firms, insurance companies, non-profits, food purveyors, memorial gifts, and caterers. Sympathy Brands understands End of Life Matters™ and helps to make planning and fulfillment supportive, convenient and seamless.
Shareholder
Nov 2011
Schimmel is a Miami, Florida based AV Rated business law firm focused on providing the highest quality legal service and guidance to businesses and individuals. The Firm has established relationships and continues to build on a reputation for representing clients with its skill, integrity and professionalism. We are creative and practical business minded attorneys who pride ourselves on exceeding our clients' expectations. We offer innovative fee arrangements that enable us to fully serve our clients, meeting their needs in a cost effective manner.
early stage
Board Member and Member
Nov 2011
I Know The Chef is a members-only concierge app providing primetime access reservations and preferred treatment at top restaurants in NYC, Miami and Chicago. Because of our relationships in the industry and elite clientele, our carefully selected restaurant partners offer an elevated dining experience to our members. I Know The Chef strives to provide a seamless dining experience of the highest standards for every reservation. I Know The Chef works with over 100 of the top restaurants and hospitality groups in New York City + The Hamptons... And in the spring of 2014 we expanded our network by targeting the BEST OF THE BEST in both Chicago + Miami! We are excited to introduce I Know The Chef to Los Angeles in the fall of 2014. NYC HIGHLIGHTS Bowery Meat Company * Cosme * Toro * Il Mulino * Gotham Bar & Grill * Lure Fishbar * Marea * TAO * TAO Downtown * Costata * Blue Water Grill * Philippe * BLT Prime * La Cenita * The General * Catch * STK * Beauty & Essex * LAVO * Arlington Club * Stanton Social * The Lion * Ai Fiori * Blue Ribbon Sushi * Navy * Beautique * Pulqueria * Bagatelle * 21 Club * Le Cirque MIAMI HIGHLIGHTS Eating House * 1826 * Seasalt and Pepper * Sugarcane Raw Bar * Bocce Bar * The Forge * Michael's Genuine * Pubbelly * PB Steak * Oak Tavern * Shikany * Estiatorio Milos * Barceloneta * Il Gabbiano * Katsuya * The Bazaar * Lure Fishbar * Bianca * The Federal * Tongue & Cheek * BLT Steak * Semilla CHICAGO HIGHLIGHTS Osteria Langhe * BOHO * Sunda * Tete Charcuterie * Fulton Market Kitchen * Bottlefork * Duck Inn * The Dawson * Aconto * Table Fifty-Two * MFK * Chicago q * CRIO * Roka Akor * Mercadito * Mercadito Fish * Kinmont * Nellcote * Paris Club Bistro * Yum Cha Dim Sum Parlor FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER + FACEBOOK @iknowthechef - Tag your #foodphotography with #IKTC
early stageHospitality
2010
Associate Corporate
May 2010
Duane Morris LLP, a law firm with more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally, is asked by a broad array of clients to provide innovative solutions to todays legal and business challenges. From a partnership of four Philadelphia attorneys in 1904, the firm has grown to be among the 100 largest in the world. Duane Morris​ lawyers now work out of offices in North America, Europe and Asia to address clients​ issues around the globe. See the Harvard Business School’s second case study of the firm titled “Collaborating for Growth: Duane Morris in a Turbulent Legal Sector.” Throughout all the growth, Duane Morris always has been guided by the same principle. At the heart of the firm is a partnership, an agreement to work together in the pursuit of its clients​ goals. Under the leadership of the firms founders, and the influence of past and present chairmen, Duane Morris has embraced a culture of inclusiveness, congeniality and consensus building that is rare among law firms.
2009
Partner
Sep 2009
Founded in 1996, Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. (KO) has successfully represented clients in Florida and throughout the United States. KO’s attorneys are committed to upholding a high standard of professionalism, integrity, and personal service. With its experienced lawyers, the firm is capable of serving virtually every client in any area of the law. Contact KO to speak with a skilled attorney regarding your unique legal needs. Big Firm Experience – Small Firm Attention Attorneys at KO have trained at some of the largest and most prominent law firms in the country. While the firm is capable of serving a multitude of clients in wide-ranging areas of the law, the attorneys focus within their areas of practice. Therefore, KO can provide the resources and full-service representation that larger firms may offer, while providing each client with more personal representation. KO is one of the fastest growing mid-sized law firms in the State, and its attorneys’ strive to maintain their reputation for experience, client commitment, and zealous representation. Comprehensive Legal Services KO’s comprehensive legal practice includes business law, commercial litigation, class action representation, real estate, family law, employment law, estate planning, and many other areas. The firm’s clients range from lending institutions, public and privately held business entities, government entities, corporate conglomerates, individuals, real estate and construction industry professionals, and employers and employees. The firm’s clients range from individuals, real estate and construction industry professionals, and employers and employees, to lending institutions, small businesses, public and privately held business entities, government entities, and corporate conglomerates. Schedule a consultation with the knowledgeable lawyers at the firm by contacting KO today.
Investor lists
Lists that match Michael's portfolio