People · Operator
Named in public records as an officer, director or promoter · active 2025–2025 · Food & Beverage
| Company | Role | Sector | Stage | Raised · real | Value · est | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractor Beverages, Inc. | — | Food & Beverage | Series C | $116.2M | $89.7M | 2025 |
Mike Merkler 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 Mike Merkler on the same companies — an interlock signal (shared founding team, board, or fund). Name-matched, so verify before acting.
| Operator | Shared | Their companies |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Sherman | 1 | 2 |
| Chris Brandt | 1 | 1 |
| Jeff Tabor | 1 | 1 |
| Dan Rumsey | 1 | 1 |
| Dan Kerker | 1 | 1 |
| Justin Schneir | 1 | 1 |
| Griffin Barkley | 1 | 1 |
| Derek Klaehn | 1 | 1 |
| Luke Emery | 1 | 1 |
| Travis Potter | 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.