# Mike Harden

> Mike Harden is a Series A investor at Big Rock Partners, LLC backing Social Media and SaaS. See 10 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Big Rock Partners, LLC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/big-rock-partners-llc)
- Location: San Francisco, United States
- Total investments: 10
- Last investment: Oct 2018
- Lead investor: 40%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/michael-harden/0/19/536
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/hardwiremike
- Website: https://x.com/hardwiremike
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hardwiremike

Mike Harden is an experienced venture capitalist and entrepreneur with more than 20 years in the investment industry. He is founder and partner at Big Rock Partners, LLC, a San Francisco-based family office dedicated to serving the cannabis, hospitality and wellness communities in California and beyond. Big Rock invests, consults, and supportsbusinesses, non-profits, and individuals who are driving positive change in these industries.Big Rock has invested in leading and up-and-coming hospitality and cannabis businesses, including Henry’s Original, Vertosa, Kikoko Tea, Tacolicious, Souvla, ChefsFeed, Garden Society to name a few.Mike has served on numerous boards from hospitality and cannabis to tech and biotech. He’s spoken at major financial conferences such as Milken Institute's Global Conference to keynoting at cannabis conferences such as New West Summit.Prior to joining Big Rock full time in 2020, Harden was founder and partner at ARTIS Ventures, a San Francisco-based venture capital company specializing in financing early- to late-stage investments in dynamic companies they can support throughout the company’s entire lifecycle.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Social Media | 2 | 20% |
| SaaS | 1 | 10% |
| Video | 1 | 10% |
| Guides | 1 | 10% |
| Mobile | 1 | 10% |

31 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 2 | 20% |
| Series B | 2 | 20% |
| Series C | 2 | 20% |
| Series D | 2 | 20% |
| Series E | 1 | 10% |

6 stages tracked in total.

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Quid | Quid is a platform that searches, analyzes and visualizes the world’s collective intelligence to help answer strategic questions. It draws connections between big ideas, giving your brain more power than you ever dreamed possible.Quid software technology specializes in the analysis of text-based data. The product utilizes implicit networkanalysis and graph theory to create advanced interactive visualizations. Quid proprietary algorithms employ artificial intelligence and Natural Language Processing to quickly find insights across millions of data points.The company’s goal is to allow non-technical users in enterprise organizations to independently access the world’s high-value information for unique and shareable insights. Quid users have access to proprietary data sets (e.g. news articles, blog posts, company profiles, and patents) and can also bring their own data.On January 28, 2020, Quid merged with the social media analytics company, Netbase Solutions. The combined company joined forces under a collective name, Netbase Quid. | $37.5M | Series E | Oct 29, 2018 |  |
| Modern Meadow | Modern Meadow is developing fundamentally new approaches to growing animal products. This includes cultured leather and meat products that require no animal slaughter and much lower inputs of land, water, energy, and chemicals. | $40M | Series B | Jun 28, 2016 |  |
| Juicero | Juicero is on a mission to help people consume more fresh produce every day. Starting with the first home, cold-press juicing system that makes raw, organic juice with the touch of a button, the Juicero system represents three years of hard work to bring cold-pressing technology (and nutrient-dense goodness) home. It’s all in the spirit ofmanifesting true health, and it’s just the beginning. | $70M | Series B | Mar 31, 2016 |  |
| Quid | Quid is a platform that searches, analyzes and visualizes the world’s collective intelligence to help answer strategic questions. It draws connections between big ideas, giving your brain more power than you ever dreamed possible.Quid software technology specializes in the analysis of text-based data. The product utilizes implicit networkanalysis and graph theory to create advanced interactive visualizations. Quid proprietary algorithms employ artificial intelligence and Natural Language Processing to quickly find insights across millions of data points.The company’s goal is to allow non-technical users in enterprise organizations to independently access the world’s high-value information for unique and shareable insights. Quid users have access to proprietary data sets (e.g. news articles, blog posts, company profiles, and patents) and can also bring their own data.On January 28, 2020, Quid merged with the social media analytics company, Netbase Solutions. The combined company joined forces under a collective name, Netbase Quid. | $39M | Series D | Mar 19, 2015 |  |
| ChefsFeed | ChefsFeed provides dining and drinking inspiration, guides, and unique experiences direct from experts. The platform also enables culinary professionals and the world’s best brands to discover innovative ways to work together—online and in real life. Download our apps, visit our website, follow us on social media, or watch us on our OTT channels toget inspired to plan your next culinary adventure. | $5M | Series A | Feb 26, 2015 |  |
| Quid | Quid is a platform that searches, analyzes and visualizes the world’s collective intelligence to help answer strategic questions. It draws connections between big ideas, giving your brain more power than you ever dreamed possible.Quid software technology specializes in the analysis of text-based data. The product utilizes implicit networkanalysis and graph theory to create advanced interactive visualizations. Quid proprietary algorithms employ artificial intelligence and Natural Language Processing to quickly find insights across millions of data points.The company’s goal is to allow non-technical users in enterprise organizations to independently access the world’s high-value information for unique and shareable insights. Quid users have access to proprietary data sets (e.g. news articles, blog posts, company profiles, and patents) and can also bring their own data.On January 28, 2020, Quid merged with the social media analytics company, Netbase Solutions. The combined company joined forces under a collective name, Netbase Quid. | $3.5M | Convertible Note | Dec 31, 2013 |  |
| Practice Fusion | Practice Fusion is a cloud-based electronic health records company in the U.S. for independent practices. Its mission is to connect doctors, patients, and data to drive better health and save lives. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | $85M | Series D | Sep 24, 2013 |  |
| LookSharp | LookSharp (powering InternMatch) is an online platform that connects students with amazing companies and helps companies hire amazing students. LookSharp allows companies of all sizes to build their employment brand on campus and expand their college hiring reach to more universities. Founded in 2009 by Andrew Maguire and Nathan Parcells,InternMatch (now LookSharp) began as a Washington only platform. In September of 2010 InternMatch expanded their services to the west coast. In November of 2011 InternMatch expanded nationally and launched their Campus Hub product which stays up year-round and displays rich content about a company including, video, photos and social media streams. The goal is help students better select where to apply and help companies find hires more likely to succeed.In January of 2013 InternMatch expanded their Campus Hub so companies use it to not only act as a central, easy to update location for their internship programs, but also could build unique messages for underclassmen, diverse students and new grad hires. InternMatch also launched a pared down self-service version of their Campus Hub, allowing smaller students to add rich content and helping make the internship discover process for students on InternMatch more complete.Overall, to support it's college hiring ecosystem LookSharp focuses on three things:First, LookSharp is looking to make the internship search and posting process incredibly simple. On the LookSharp platform both internship seekers and employers can search for a match, receive skill and location based matching recommendations, and access tools to manage the application process. Students can also search and apply to opportunities without registering. Second, LookSharp has built and continues to construct an evolving library of resources and tools. Students can access tools for resume creation, internship preparation, and more. Organizations can access resources that help with intern management, program development and advice on compensation. Third, LookSharp has built the infrastructure to help interested students connect with socially responsible positions especially at nonprofit organizations. Rather than volunteer, students recognize the value in experiential learning that combines positive social impact with career building which is a key tenet for LookSharp. | $4M | Series A | Jun 11, 2013 |  |
| Practice Fusion | Practice Fusion is a cloud-based electronic health records company in the U.S. for independent practices. Its mission is to connect doctors, patients, and data to drive better health and save lives. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | $34M | Series C | Jun 28, 2012 |  |
| Quid | Quid is a platform that searches, analyzes and visualizes the world’s collective intelligence to help answer strategic questions. It draws connections between big ideas, giving your brain more power than you ever dreamed possible.Quid software technology specializes in the analysis of text-based data. The product utilizes implicit networkanalysis and graph theory to create advanced interactive visualizations. Quid proprietary algorithms employ artificial intelligence and Natural Language Processing to quickly find insights across millions of data points.The company’s goal is to allow non-technical users in enterprise organizations to independently access the world’s high-value information for unique and shareable insights. Quid users have access to proprietary data sets (e.g. news articles, blog posts, company profiles, and patents) and can also bring their own data.On January 28, 2020, Quid merged with the social media analytics company, Netbase Solutions. The combined company joined forces under a collective name, Netbase Quid. | $24M | Series C | Jul 25, 2011 |  |

10 of 10 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Atomico](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/atomico) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Band of Angels](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/band-of-angels) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Endeavour Vision](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/endeavour-vision) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Glynn Capital Management](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/glynn-capital-management) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Infocomm Investments](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/infocomm-investments) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Morgenthaler Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/morgenthaler-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

## About Big Rock Partners, LLC

VC Fund



1 contacts available at Big Rock Partners, LLC.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mike Harden | Founder and Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mike-harden |

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## FAQ

### What does Mike Harden invest in?

Mike Harden invests primarily in Social Media, SaaS and Video startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 10 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Mike Harden last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Mike Harden closed in Oct 2018. Shizune tracks 10 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

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