Michael O'Connor

Michael O'Connor is an Associate based in Detroit at Rock Ventures, where he evaluates public and private investments for the family office of Dan Gilbert. In this capacity, he analyzes strategic investment opportunities across a broad portfolio that encompasses more than 100 companies and over 30,000 employees, including entities affiliated with Rocket Companies. Prior to joining Rock Ventures, O'Connor worked as an investment banking analyst at Lincoln International in Chicago, focusing on middle market mergers and acquisitions advisory and capital raises for private equity sponsors. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with emphases in finance and accounting from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, where he graduated with high distinction honors. His professional background centers on executing complex financial transactions and managing diversified investment portfolios across the venture capital, family office, and investment banking sectors.