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Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • IT (& TMT) • Education • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Life Science
Managing Director at North Coast Ventures
Managing Director at North Coast Ventures
Los Angeles - Palo Alto - New York - San Francisco Bay Area - Columbus - Ohio, U.S.A.
PropTech • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • IoT (& Wearables) • GovTech • Human Resources • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Mobility
Max is the Managing Director of Heartland Ventures, which he founded in 2016.He manages the fund’s relationships with other venture capital partners and oversees key investment decisions with the Heartland team. Heartland has over $100 million under management and has invested in 14 high-performing portfolio companies.Max received a B.S. in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. He was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2022, an Executive of the Year by Columbus Business First, and a Future 50 Member by Columbus CEO.
Boston - New York - San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Food & Beverage • Human Resources • Logistics (& Distribution) • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Woman Focused
Investor at Heartland Ventures
Cleveland - Los Angeles - California, U.S.A.
Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Developer tools • Logistics (& Distribution)
Entrepreneur and Seed Investor. Named Top 50 Seed investors by CBInsights. 1st Internet Exit in 2000. As CEO guided Public Company growth and exit in 2008.
London - New York City (NY) - Dallas Texas - Boston Ohio - Texas, U.K. - U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution)
SFW provides capital and support to build businesses through management buyouts and growth investments in mid-sized companies. The firm currently manages over $300 million in equity capital and focuses its investment activity on businesses that provide analytical tools and outsourced analytical services. This includes instruments, software and information, and outsourced services that are involved in research, engineering, product development, quality control, diagnostics, process monitoring, marketing or other critical decision-making processes within companies. SFW typically invests from $15 to $75 million of equity in each company. The firm invests in established businesses (including family businesses, public and private companies and corporate division carve-outs) where there is some history of profitability and where the company has a solid position in its core markets.
New York City (NY) - Sydney Australia - Boston Ohio, U.S.A. - Australia
BioTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Real Estate (& Construction)
Successful technology entrpreneur with several start ups on sold.
New York City (NY) - San Francisco California - Chicago Illinois - Cleveland Ohio - Ohio, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Logistics (& Distribution)
Cyprium Partners (Cyprium) is a private investment firm that provides mezzanine and equity capital to profitable, middle-market companies. On June 1, 2011, due to the recent passing of the Dodd-Frank financial legislation, the investment and finance teams at Key Principal Partners (KPP) resigned to form Cyprium Partners. The firm differentiates itself as a flexible investor that can provide any combination of subordinated debt, preferred equity and/or common equity in either non-control (minority ownership) or control (majority ownership) positions. Cyprium strives to be a value-added investor that supports the growth, acquisition, refinancing or liquidity needs of private company owners and their management teams. Cyprium looks to invest in manufacturing, distribution or service oriented companies with sales between $30 million and $250 million, a minimum EBITDA of $10 million, and a history of growth and profitable operation. Cyprium will invest from $10 million to $60 million in any combination of the following capital securities: Subordinated debt; Preferred stock; Common equity; Warrants, options and equity participation rights. To date Cyprium has invested $1.1 billion in 69 companies.
New York City (NY) - Chicago Illinois - Cleveland Ohio, U.S.A.
IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Logistics (& Distribution)
Cyprium Partners (Cyprium) is a private investment firm that provides mezzanine and equity capital to profitable, middle-market companies. On June 1, 2011, due to the recent passing of the Dodd-Frank financial legislation, the investment and finance teams at Key Principal Partners (KPP) resigned to form Cyprium Partners. The firm differentiates itself as a flexible investor that can provide any combination of subordinated debt, preferred equity and/or common equity in either non-control (minority ownership) or control (majority ownership) positions. Cyprium strives to be a value-added investor that supports the growth, acquisition, refinancing or liquidity needs of private company owners and their management teams. Cyprium looks to invest in manufacturing, distribution or service oriented companies with sales between $30 million and $250 million, a minimum EBITDA of $10 million, and a history of growth and profitable operation. Cyprium will invest from $10 million to $60 million in any combination of the following capital securities: Subordinated debt; Preferred stock; Common equity; Warrants, options and equity participation rights. To date Cyprium has invested $1.1 billion in 69 companies.
New York City (NY) - Chicago Illinois - Cleveland Ohio, U.S.A.
IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Logistics (& Distribution)
Cyprium Partners (Cyprium) is a private investment firm that provides mezzanine and equity capital to profitable, middle-market companies. On June 1, 2011, due to the recent passing of the Dodd-Frank financial legislation, the investment and finance teams at Key Principal Partners (KPP) resigned to form Cyprium Partners. The firm differentiates itself as a flexible investor that can provide any combination of subordinated debt, preferred equity and/or common equity in either non-control (minority ownership) or control (majority ownership) positions. Cyprium strives to be a value-added investor that supports the growth, acquisition, refinancing or liquidity needs of private company owners and their management teams. Cyprium looks to invest in manufacturing, distribution or service oriented companies with sales between $30 million and $250 million, a minimum EBITDA of $10 million, and a history of growth and profitable operation. Cyprium will invest from $10 million to $60 million in any combination of the following capital securities: Subordinated debt; Preferred stock; Common equity; Warrants, options and equity participation rights. To date Cyprium has invested $1.1 billion in 69 companies.
New York City (NY) - Chicago Illinois - Cleveland Ohio - Ohio, U.S.A.
IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Logistics (& Distribution)
Cyprium Partners (Cyprium) is a private investment firm that provides mezzanine and equity capital to profitable, middle-market companies. On June 1, 2011, due to the recent passing of the Dodd-Frank financial legislation, the investment and finance teams at Key Principal Partners (KPP) resigned to form Cyprium Partners. The firm differentiates itself as a flexible investor that can provide any combination of subordinated debt, preferred equity and/or common equity in either non-control (minority ownership) or control (majority ownership) positions. Cyprium strives to be a value-added investor that supports the growth, acquisition, refinancing or liquidity needs of private company owners and their management teams. Cyprium looks to invest in manufacturing, distribution or service oriented companies with sales between $30 million and $250 million, a minimum EBITDA of $10 million, and a history of growth and profitable operation. Cyprium will invest from $10 million to $60 million in any combination of the following capital securities: Subordinated debt; Preferred stock; Common equity; Warrants, options and equity participation rights. To date Cyprium has invested $1.1 billion in 69 companies.
Boston Massachusetts - Cleveland Ohio - Massachusetts - Ohio, U.S.A.
Other • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services)
MCM Capital Partners, founded in 1992, is a Cleveland, Ohio based private equity firm focused on acquiring niche manufacturers, value added distributors and service companies. MCM targets companies with Enterprise Values of $15 million to $50 million; annual revenues of $15 million to $75 million, and EBITDA of $2 million to $8 million. Industries of interest include: Laboratory Supplies, Medical products and components, High performance composites, Aerospace, Thermoplastics, Medical products and components, High performance composites, Aerospace Home accessory products, Nuclear power, Adhesives and sealants, and First aid and safety products.
Dallas Texas - San Diego California - Los Angeles California - Cincinnati Ohio, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution)
Expertise in turning culture into profits. Engineering Director with 240+ reports and $22M top line revenue. A320neo, A350, 787, KC-390, C-series, MRJ, E-190
Cleveland Ohio - New York City (NY) - Ann Arbor Michigan, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science
The University of Michigan promotes the creation of start-up ventures as a valuable tech transfer option to promote technological growth and its benefits to the market. Since 2001, U-M Tech Transfer has assisted in the creation of 126 new start-up ventures, with $210.9 million in royalties and equity sales. To further enhance capabilities to create new ventures, U-M Tech Transfer has created the Venture Center. The Venture Center (VC) provides the front door" into the University for entrepreneurs and venture partners interested in start-up venture opportunities with U-M technology."
New York City (NY) - Chicago Illinois - Cleveland Ohio - Ohio, U.S.A.
IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Logistics (& Distribution)
Cyprium Partners (Cyprium) is a private investment firm that provides mezzanine and equity capital to profitable, middle-market companies. On June 1, 2011, due to the recent passing of the Dodd-Frank financial legislation, the investment and finance teams at Key Principal Partners (KPP) resigned to form Cyprium Partners. The firm differentiates itself as a flexible investor that can provide any combination of subordinated debt, preferred equity and/or common equity in either non-control (minority ownership) or control (majority ownership) positions. Cyprium strives to be a value-added investor that supports the growth, acquisition, refinancing or liquidity needs of private company owners and their management teams. Cyprium looks to invest in manufacturing, distribution or service oriented companies with sales between $30 million and $250 million, a minimum EBITDA of $10 million, and a history of growth and profitable operation. Cyprium will invest from $10 million to $60 million in any combination of the following capital securities: Subordinated debt; Preferred stock; Common equity; Warrants, options and equity participation rights. To date Cyprium has invested $1.1 billion in 69 companies.
New York City (NY) - Chicago Illinois - Cleveland Ohio - Ohio, U.S.A.
IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution)
Cyprium Partners (Cyprium) is a private investment firm that provides mezzanine and equity capital to profitable, middle-market companies. On June 1, 2011, due to the recent passing of the Dodd-Frank financial legislation, the investment and finance teams at Key Principal Partners (KPP) resigned to form Cyprium Partners. The firm differentiates itself as a flexible investor that can provide any combination of subordinated debt, preferred equity and/or common equity in either non-control (minority ownership) or control (majority ownership) positions. Cyprium strives to be a value-added investor that supports the growth, acquisition, refinancing or liquidity needs of private company owners and their management teams. Cyprium looks to invest in manufacturing, distribution or service oriented companies with sales between $30 million and $250 million, a minimum EBITDA of $10 million, and a history of growth and profitable operation. Cyprium will invest from $10 million to $60 million in any combination of the following capital securities: Subordinated debt; Preferred stock; Common equity; Warrants, options and equity participation rights. To date Cyprium has invested $1.1 billion in 69 companies.
New York City (NY) - Chicago Illinois - Cleveland Ohio - Ohio, U.S.A.
IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Logistics (& Distribution)
Cyprium Partners (Cyprium) is a private investment firm that provides mezzanine and equity capital to profitable, middle-market companies. On June 1, 2011, due to the recent passing of the Dodd-Frank financial legislation, the investment and finance teams at Key Principal Partners (KPP) resigned to form Cyprium Partners. The firm differentiates itself as a flexible investor that can provide any combination of subordinated debt, preferred equity and/or common equity in either non-control (minority ownership) or control (majority ownership) positions. Cyprium strives to be a value-added investor that supports the growth, acquisition, refinancing or liquidity needs of private company owners and their management teams. Cyprium looks to invest in manufacturing, distribution or service oriented companies with sales between $30 million and $250 million, a minimum EBITDA of $10 million, and a history of growth and profitable operation. Cyprium will invest from $10 million to $60 million in any combination of the following capital securities: Subordinated debt; Preferred stock; Common equity; Warrants, options and equity participation rights. To date Cyprium has invested $1.1 billion in 69 companies.
New York City (NY) - Chicago Illinois - Cleveland Ohio - Ohio, U.S.A.
IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Logistics (& Distribution)
Cyprium Partners (Cyprium) is a private investment firm that provides mezzanine and equity capital to profitable, middle-market companies. On June 1, 2011, due to the recent passing of the Dodd-Frank financial legislation, the investment and finance teams at Key Principal Partners (KPP) resigned to form Cyprium Partners. The firm differentiates itself as a flexible investor that can provide any combination of subordinated debt, preferred equity and/or common equity in either non-control (minority ownership) or control (majority ownership) positions. Cyprium strives to be a value-added investor that supports the growth, acquisition, refinancing or liquidity needs of private company owners and their management teams. Cyprium looks to invest in manufacturing, distribution or service oriented companies with sales between $30 million and $250 million, a minimum EBITDA of $10 million, and a history of growth and profitable operation. Cyprium will invest from $10 million to $60 million in any combination of the following capital securities: Subordinated debt; Preferred stock; Common equity; Warrants, options and equity participation rights. To date Cyprium has invested $1.1 billion in 69 companies.
Des Moines Iowa - San Francisco California - Los Angeles California - Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science • Life Science
Steven Smith is a Co-Founder and serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman of the Board at GCommerce. He is also an Angel Investor. Prior to founding GCommerce, Smith worked as an executive for 15 years in market-leading global sales and marketing organizations, such as Dorian Drake International, McQuay-Norris World Trade Corporation, and Iowa Export division of Ruan. For more than 10 years, Smith has been an active angel investment aggregator. He also actively participates in numerous board advisory positions for early stage technology companies, especially those targeting supply chain efficiencies.Smith remains active in numerous trade associations such as the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) as well as the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) as a technology and supply chain expert.
Salem Oregon - Portland Oregon - Cleveland Ohio - Ohio, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Healthcare (& Wellness)
Founded in 1989, Veber Partners is a regional investment banking firm bringing expertise and experience to support middle market business owners, investors and senior management in making and implementing key financial decisions. The firm is one of the premier private investment banking firms in the Pacific Northwest that focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private placements, merchant banking, leveraged buy-outs, management buy-outs, capital restructuring, fairness opinions, valuations, Business Energy Tax Credit placements, and other financial advisory services. Veber Partners selectively purchases middle market companies in the region utilizing its own equity and the equity of its strategic investors. The firm operates in five primary sectors including manufacturing/distribution, technology, business services, consumer/retail and healthcare.
La Jolla California - New York City (NY) - Chicago Illinois - Cleveland Ohio - Illinois, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution)
Cyprium Partners (Cyprium) is a private investment firm that provides mezzanine and equity capital to profitable, middle-market companies. On June 1, 2011, due to the recent passing of the Dodd-Frank financial legislation, the investment and finance teams at Key Principal Partners (KPP) resigned to form Cyprium Partners. The firm differentiates itself as a flexible investor that can provide any combination of subordinated debt, preferred equity and/or common equity in either non-control (minority ownership) or control (majority ownership) positions. Cyprium strives to be a value-added investor that supports the growth, acquisition, refinancing or liquidity needs of private company owners and their management teams. Cyprium looks to invest in manufacturing, distribution or service oriented companies with sales between $30 million and $250 million, a minimum EBITDA of $10 million, and a history of growth and profitable operation. Cyprium will invest from $10 million to $60 million in any combination of the following capital securities: Subordinated debt; Preferred stock; Common equity; Warrants, options and equity participation rights. To date Cyprium has invested $1.1 billion in 69 companies.
San Francisco, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • IT (& TMT) • Media • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Mobile • Consumer
Athenian Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in the information technology, healthcare and digital health sectors. The firm was founded in 1997 and is based in Athens, Ohio.
, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • IT (& TMT) • Education • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Life Science
Founded in 2006, North Coast Ventures is an angel group based in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm invests in seed and early-stage companies. The firm makes investments in the information technology, life sciences, advanced materials and electronics and control sectors.