People · Operator
Named in public records as an officer, director or promoter · active 2018–2023 · Other Technology
| Company | Role | Sector | Stage | Raised · real | Value · est | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukla Inc. | — | Other Technology | Series B | $43.3M | $359.7M | 2018 |
Michael Markesbery at the center, the companies they're named on, and every other operator named alongside them — an interlock map of shared founding teams, boards and funds. Name-matched, so treat as a research lead.
People named alongside Michael Markesbery on the same companies — an interlock signal (shared founding team, board, or fund). Name-matched, so verify before acting.
| Operator | Shared | Their companies |
|---|---|---|
| Rick Desai | 1 | 10 |
| James Ryan | 1 | 4 |
| William Frank | 1 | 3 |
| Joseph Flannery | 1 | 1 |
| Nicole Connor | 1 | 1 |
| Rithvik Venna | 1 | 1 |
| Rachael Ulman | 1 | 1 |
People are matched by normalized name across records; a common name may merge distinct individuals. Treat as a research lead, the same way modeled valuations are directional, not quoted.