J. Michael Cline, Accretive

J. Michael Cline is the founding Managing Partner of Accretive. See sector focus and contact routes.

About J. Michael Cline

J. Michael Cline is the founding Managing Partner of Accretive, a New York-based firm that invests in and builds technology-enabled service companies primarily in healthcare, financial services, and human resources, often founding them from the ground up rather than investing at a traditional venture stage. His distinctive thesis focuses on “creating companies using deep fundamental sectoral and ecosystem analysis to develop an idea,” combining strategic capital with hands-on operational support to deliver specific outcomes. Notable portfolio companies he founded or led include Accolade (healthcare navigation), Fandango (online movie ticketing), Exult (HR outsourcing), Accretive Health, and Insureon (small-business insurance), which collectively created over $8 billion in shared value.

J. Michael Cline at a glance

Role
Managing Partner & Founding Partner
Organization
Accretive
Location
New York, NY
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Buyout/LBO, Early Stage VC, Later Stage VC, Seed Round

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J. Michael Cline at Accretive (New York, NY) — sector focus: Buyout/LBO, Early Stage VC, Later Stage VC, Seed Round.
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J. Michael Cline's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is J. Michael Cline based?
J. Michael Cline is based in New York, NY.

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