Michelle Scarborough

Managing Partner, Thrive Venture Fund and the Women in Technology Venture Fund

2017 - Current

BDC's Thrive Venture Fund invests in disruptive technologies led by women. As one of the largest funds of its kind, we partner with ambitious entrepreneurs across industries and from seed to scale to drive innovation and make the world a better place.

Kauffman Fellow Class 26

2021

Kauffman Fellowship Program (Class 26): The Kauffman Fellowship is a two-year executive education program that identifies and develops global leaders in VC while providing a structured curriculum, peer learning, executive coaching, and networking — all with a focus on giving back and one's responsibility as a leader in venture capital. With 700+ Fellows across 50+ countries, Kauffman Fellows is the largest network of VCs and innovation leaders in the world. Each year, the organization adds a new cohort of 60 accomplished Fellows who attend this two-year program part-time, while they are investing full time.

Investor and Board Director

2019

Bridgit makes construction less complicated – from day one – with a field-focused solution that simplifies communications and coordination, increases accountability and visibility, and improves quality.

Investor and Board Director

2020

Investor and Board Observer

2018

Tealbook unleashes procurement possibilities with the power of unique supplier data.

Investor and Board Director

2019

Investor and Board Director

2019

Investor and Prior Board Observer

2018 - 2022

Nudge was acquired by Axonify Inc. in early 2022. Today, the combined Nudge and Axonify teams continue to pursue excellence as global leaders in frontline employee communication and engagement.

Investor and Prior Board Director

2018 - 2021

Beanworks was acquired by 2021 by Quadient SA. Beanworks by Quadient continues to be one of the leading technology companies bringing AP automation to enterprises globally.

Investor and Board Director

2016 - 2017