Harrison Metal

Harrison Metal is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, founded in 2008 by Michael Dearing. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology-driven companies, particularly in the consumer, business services, and developer tools sectors. Over the years, Harrison Metal has attracted a small group of limited partners, including university endowments, charitable trusts, and pensions. Michael Dearing, the founder and General Partner, has a robust background, having worked at eBay, The Walt Disney Company, and Bain & Company before establishing Harrison Metal. He also serves as a Consulting Associate Professor at Stanford University, where he shares his extensive experience in business history and management through various classes offered by Harrison Metal. The firm is notable for its disciplined investment strategy and its support of startups through six funds, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational expertise to help founders navigate the complexities of growing a business.