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Mike Scott

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Managing Partner, Thayer Ventures

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Thayer Ventures
Title
Managing Partner
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Managing partner
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Record updated 18 September 2026

About

Mike Scott currently serves as Managing Partner and focuses on investments and fund operations. Mike joined Thayer in 2021 and co-founded the Derive fund strategy. Prior to Thayer, Mike was a private equity investment professional at KSL Capital Partners. At KSL, he had over $4bn of transaction experience covering U.S. hospitality, timeshare, all-inclusive resorts, travel distribution, gaming and alternative accommodations. Prior to KSL, Mike was an investment banking professional in J.P. Morgan's Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging group. He graduated from the University of Michigan and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

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