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Cleveland, Ohio - The firm is headquartered in Portola Valley, California, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Analytics • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Mobile
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Media • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Sales (& Marketing) • Entertainment (& Sports) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Human Resources • Impact • Local commerce • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Messaging • DeepTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Music • Consumer
Most Interested In
Hiking Mountains
Chicago, Illinois - Minneapolis (MN) - Cleveland (OH) - Cincinnati (OH) - Indianapolis (IN) - Miami (FL) - Tampa (FL) - Orlando (FL) - Atlanta (GA) - Houston (TX) - Boulder (CO) - Denver (CO) - Dallas (TX) - Chicago (IL) - Austin (TX), U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Logistics (& Distribution) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Mobile • Consumer
I wear a few hats at Chicago Ventures. But let's start with a bit about who we are:CV is an early stage venture firm that leads seed stage investments outside of Silicon Valley. We believe that enduring companies can be built anywhere, and have made nearly 100 investments that validate that our thesis is playing out. Check out our portfolio companies here: http://chicagoventures.com/portfolio/We have dedicated resources over the past 7 years to operationally support the companies we invest in - this is what we call Platform, or "post-investment," and is where I come in. I work with CV's portfolio companies on areas like matchmaking talent; connecting into customers; marketing, communication and PR; and building community, content, and events to help scale up and skill up more efficiently.Outside of Platform, I also own Investor Relations, and our Marketing, Communications and Brand.In 2018 I launched the non-profit Chicago:Blend, a collaborative effort of venture capitalists in Chicago who know that diverse teams and inclusive environments are critical foundations for both the startups we invest in and our own venture firms.I'm also a Kauffman Fellow Class 23; and serve as a Governing Board member at Lookingglass Theatre [a Tony-award winning theatre that focuses on the spectacular and the physical].I started swimming when I was 5 and got hooked on triathlons in 2012.
Ireland - - Dublin Ohio - Dublin Ireland - U.S.A., U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Advertising • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Mobile
Conor Stanley is a Co-Founder at Tribal.vc. He served as the Partner at Bloom Equity. Conor is an experienced Internet entrepreneur and early-stage technology investor. He serves as a Board Member at NewsWhip Media. He acts as an advisor and investor in a number of tech startups including Balcony TV, Intercom.io, StartupBootCamp, and Visible Thread. He was the lead investor of Jolt Online Gaming. Jolt became one of the pioneering social games publishers in Europe and was acquired by GameStop corporation. In 2000, Conor co-founded and was CEO of Clearscape, a digital agency based in Dublin. Clearscape became the digital media partner for prominent blue-chip clients as well as a number of tech startups. The company was acquired by Arekibo Communications. He is an active contributor to the Irish startup ecosystem including StartupBootcamp, DCU Propeller, NDRC Launchpad, and the Irish University Entrepreneur Forum. He is also an Angel Investor.
Redwood City California - - San Francisco Bay Area - San Francisco Bay Area (CA) - Lewis Center Ohio - - Valley California U, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Analytics • Logistics (& Distribution) • Consumer
Co-Founder & CEO of FYI (usefyi.com)
Hiten Shah is a Co-Founder at Crazy Egg and also serves as its President. He also co-founded and served as a Board Member at KISSmetrics. He also served as a Board Member at isocket. He serves as Mentor at K5 Ventures. Previously he started Crazy Egg and ACS. Shah also serves as an Advisor at UXPin. He also serves on the Board of Visually. He was an advisor at fbFund REV. He holds a degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
Taipei, Taiwan
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Analytics • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Legal Tech • Mobile • Mobility • Consumer • Pharmaceutical (& Medicine) • Restaurants • Woman Focused
Refinery Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm focuses on investing in information technology, digital health, and human capital technology sectors.
Ireland - - Dublin Ohio - Dublin Ireland - U.S.A., U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Businesses Solutions • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Analytics • Messaging • Real Estate (& Construction) • Online Social • Consumer
Dubliner. Advisor. Angel investor. ex Engine Yard.
Dublin Ohio - Ireland - - Dublin Ohio - United Kingdom - Dublin Ireland - London United Kingdom - San Francisco California - California, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Analytics • Mobile Apps
Entrepreneur & Operator
Columbus, Ohio - Cleveland (OH), U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • BioTech • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Analytics • Developer tools • Food & Beverage • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer • Pharmaceutical (& Medicine)
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B2C, B2B2C
- Columbus Ohio - U.S.A., U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • CleanTech • Advertising • Analytics • Payments • Mobile • Consumer
Principal at Fast Switch Ventures, investing in early stage IT companies and providing value added services. Background in Finance, Law and IT.
London - Paris France - Barcelona Spain - Helsinki Finland - Berlin Germany - Milan Italy - Madrid Spain - Lisbon Portugal - Tallinn Estonia - Italy - Finland - - Dublin Ohio - Un, Germany
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • Analytics • Logistics (& Distribution) • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Online Social
Founding Partner @ JOIN Capital
Columbus, Ohio - Chicago (IL) - Detroit (MI) - Kansas City (MO) - Minneapolis (MN) - Salt Lake City (UT) - Seattle (WA), U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Analytics
Most Interested In
WillowWorks is a seed fund investing in pre-Series A startups. Core attributes we look for: gritty founders of B2B tech companies, monthly MRR double-digit growth, relentless demonstration of business execution.
Not Interested In
At this time we invest in U.S. companies only and tend to stay away from CPG.
Columbus, Ohio - Chicago (IL) - Detroit (MI) - Kansas City (MO) - Minneapolis (MN) - Salt Lake City (UT) - Seattle (WA), U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Analytics
Most Interested In
WillowWorks is a seed fund investing in pre-Series A startups. Core attributes we look for: gritty founders of B2B tech companies, monthly MRR double-digit growth, relentless demonstration of business execution.
Not Interested In
At this time we invest in U.S. companies only and tend to stay away from CPG.
San Francisco California - Columbus Ohio - Los Angeles California - Mountain View California, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Other • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Education • BioTech • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • Entertainment (& Sports) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Cannabis • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Analytics • AR/VR • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Food & Beverage • GovTech • Human Resources • Impact • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Local commerce • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Messaging • Payments • Robotics • Mobile Apps • Aerospace (& Defense) • Real Estate (& Construction) • SaaS
Seth Miller is a Co-Founder and serves as Partner at Fearless Ventures. Miller also served as Partner at DBL Partners. He has been an investment professional with the Bay Area Equity Fund since 2003. Seth sources and performs diligence on investment opportunities, advises portfolio company management, and helps companies implement their double bottom line practices. Prior to his affiliation with the Fund, Seth was a Vice President in the Investment Bank at JPMorgan advising both private and public companies in raising and structuring private capital. In that capacity, he helped raise over $1 billion in private equity for 45 companies. Having started in 1998 at Hambrecht & Quist, Seth has focused on working with growth companies in various technology, biotechnology and branded consumer industries. Seth also spent three years in Washington DC working on environmental policy issues for the White House and the United States Senate. Seth enjoys volunteering for the Painted Turtle Camp, a summer camp serving chronically ill children in California. As a ten-year resident of the Bay Area, he is still avidly exploring all of the outdoor recreation it has to offer and is constantly amazed by its natural beauty. He received a BA in History from the University of Pennsylvania and a JD-MBA from Kellogg and the Northwestern University School of Law.