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Palo Alto California - San Francisco California - Menlo Park California - Mountain View (CA) - , U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Entertainment (& Sports) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Gaming (& eSports) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Impact • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Payments • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Mobile • Mobility • Online Social • Consumer
Reid Hoffman is a Co-Founder and serves as Chairman and Venture Capitalist at LinkedIn. He also serves as Partner at Greylock Partners. He also serves as a Chairman at The Translational Research Institute. He is a Board Member at Entrepreneur First. He also served as Strategic Advisor at New Cycle Capital. He also serves as Board Member at Endeavor Global. He also serves as an Advisor at The Breakthrough Energy Coalition. Previously he co-founded Socialnet.com and worked at Fujitsu Software Corp. and Apple Computer. He also serves as a Board Member at Microsoft.
Chicago, Illinois - New York (NY) - San Francisco (CA) - Denver (CO) - Detroit (MI) - Austin (TX) - Boston (MA) - Los Angeles (CA) - Chicago (IL) - U.S.A., U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • Entertainment (& Sports) • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Online Social • Consumer
Partner, Listen Ventures
Most Interested In
All things consumer. Products, services, marketplaces, platforms.
Not Interested In
Any business where a company does not have a direct relationship with the ultimate end user.
Investing in brands @listen-ventures-1. Building startups @dashfire.
San Francisco (CA), U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Food & Beverage • Impact • Logistics (& Distribution) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Mobility • Online Social • Consumer
Jeff Pomeranz serves as Managing Director at Right Side Capital Management. Pomeranz served as a Head of Alternative Investments at Legend Merchant Group. Previously, he was President of Hotovec, Pomeranz & Co., LLC, a boutique technology research, investment bank & wealth management firm located in San Francisco. He co-founded the firm in 1996. Prior to that, he joined Smith Barney in 1992 where he acted as a private client financial consultant. He began his career in 1991 as a senior fixed income account executive at McLaughlin, Piven & Vogel Securities. Jeff Pomeranz delivers private equity fund expertise and provides a securities industry perspective. For the past six years, he has worked for Legend Merchant Group in marketing and fundraising for the VC and hedge fund industry. Previously, he was the founder and President of a boutique investment bank and research firm. He holds Series 7, 24, 53, 63 & 65 licenses. His job is to make sure our offering appeals to investors.
Palo Alto, California - San Francisco Bay Area (CA), U.S.A.
BioTech • AgroTech • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer
Most Interested In
Data Collective is a special seed and A fund focused on tech and deep data compute and novel creation or uses of data. I focus on health + data in all of its glorious forms.
Not Interested In
Network effects in health care. Network effects that leverages or creates very powerful, special data
San Francisco (CA), U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • FinTech (& Financials services) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Developer tools • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Payments
Most Interested In
Infrastructural solutions that allow regulated industries (like healthcare) to scale faster. Companies will have a monetizable "application" but the core value of the company is in the infrastructure they're building that will allow them to do audacious things long term.
Not Interested In
Consumer products, hardware, consumer-facing health/wellness
San Francisco, California - Ann Arbor (MI) - Detroit (MI) - Denver (CO) - San Mateo (CA) - Menlo Park (CA) - Los Angeles (CA) - New York (NY) - Palo Alto (CA) - San Francisco (CA), U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • AR/VR • Impact • Robotics • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Nanotechnology • Consumer
Conscious Leadership Coach & Trainer / 2x Startup founder / Co-founder at Fearless Ventures
Most Interested In
We're excited about companies that are leveraging fundamental changes in the world to create meaningful companies that improve people's lives. We want to back the most significant companies of tomorrow, and help them operate as conscious, win-for-all businesses. Some of the fundamental changes we're intrigued by include: - AI - Robotics & automation - AR/VR - Genetics & preventive health - Blockchain - BrainTech & mental health - Sustainability / renewable energy - Mindfulness / consciousness
Not Interested In
We're not interested in ad tech or products that further the cycle of consumerism. We're not interested in entrepreneurs who don't value personal and leadership development.
Co-founder, @worklife . Previously, startup CEO coach and culture consultant. Founder, Wellsphere (acq. by IAC/Sequoia-backed HealthCentral), Unleashed.
Boston Massachusetts - Michigan - St. Louis, Missouri - Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.
Businesses Solutions • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Nanotechnology • Oncology
20yrs of Startup, Operations, Venture and R&D experience across aerospace, energy, embedded systems. Successful exits in energy, pharma and aerospace.
California - - 500 Startups is an accelerator,
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Entertainment (& Sports) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobile • Online Social • Restaurants
San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Advertising • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer
Most Interested In
I'm looking to invest in founders who execute with speed. Two areas that I'm looking at most right now include 1) Digital consumer health and 2) Decentralized software / Blockchain companies
Not Interested In
These are areas I do not invest in: -Consumer apps that monetize through ads (i.e. lots of eyeballs / users) -Games / gaming -Pharma -Energy devices (different from software) -Security -E-commerce (may selectively do 1-3 in this portfolio) -Companies incorporated outside of US / CAN
San Francisco California - Greenwich Connecticut - Houston Texas - Europe - Washington D.C - Connecticut - Middle East - Texas, U.S.A.
IT (& TMT) • Media • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • HealthTech (& Fitness)
John Hawkins is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Generation Partners, a private equity firm that provides growth capital to technology-enabled services companies through buyout and minority equity investments. Through Generation and predecessor firms, John has 25 years of experience in private equity investing. Prior to founding Generation in 1995, John was a General Partner of Burr, Egan, Deleage & Co., a venture capital firm which he joined in 1987. At Burr, Egan, Deleage, John invested mainly in telecommunications, data communications, software, and business services companies. Prior to this, John worked in the Corporate Finance Department of Alex Brown & Sons, Inc. in San Francisco, where he advised information technology companies in the areas of financial strategy, public offerings and mergers & acquisitions. Earlier, John was a publishing research analyst covering information technology companies for Woodman, Kirkpatrick & Gilbreath an investment bank which was subsequently purchased by Hambrecht & Quist. In addition to Captivate Network, John has served on the Board of Directors of over 20 companies including: HotJobs (NASDAQ: HOTJ) – a pioneer in online recruiting; P-Com (NASDAQ: PCOM) – a communications infrastructure equipment supplier; Demand Media (NYSE: DMD) – a leading online media company; thePlatform – a developer of digital content software solutions; Agility Recovery Solutions – a leading disaster recovery provider; High End Systems – a premier manufacturer of intelligent lighting; ShopWiki – an advanced comparison shopping search engine; Donuts – a domain registry where he is a board observer; and iCrossing – a large independent, global interactive advertising agency. John graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English with honors from Harvard College in 1982, where he was a John Harvard Scholar. John received his MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business in 1986. John is a member of the World Presidents’ Organization.
Chicago, Illinois - Canada - Washington, District of Columbia - U.S.A., U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Impact • Investment Management
Most Interested In
Healthcare: chronic conditions, aging, utilization by LMIs Education: teacher empowerment tools, post-secondary persistence, re-skilling & up-skilling Economic Empowerment: increase earning potential of LMIs, access to affordable fin services, debt/savings management Resource Efficiency: reduce food waste, improve water/energy efficiency, adoption of sustainable practices
Not Interested In
fundraising platforms, buy one give one models, hardware products, consulting models
San Mateo California - Menlo Park California - Mountain View California - Palo Alto (CA), U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Entertainment (& Sports) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Impact • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness)
Chief Firestarter @k9-ventures
San Francisco California - Champaign Illinois - Illinois, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • BioTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Life Science
Tom Siegel serves as Managing Director and is a Co-Founder at Shepherd Ventures. He focuses on investments in technology, with particular emphasis on software and services, internet, digital media, mobile/wireless as well as food manufacturing and marketing. Past investments have resulted in many acquisitions and public offerings. Prior to Shepherd Ventures, Tom was a Senior Vice President with Advantage Capital Partners, a large early stage venture fund. He has also been a Managing Director of Illinois Ventures. Prior to Advantage Capital, Tom founded and/or served as President and Chief Executive Officer of various companies, primarily in the software, food, and publishing industries. Earlier in his career, Tom was a Management Consultant with, and a member of the M&A Group of KPMG. Tom received a BA in Economics and an MBA from the University of Illinois. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and also holds the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He is a member of the CFA Institute, is a past Chairman and President of the CFA Society San Diego and past board member of Software San Diego. The US Small Business Administration has selected him as a Financial Services Advocate of the Year. Tom has been an active investor, advisor, and/or board member for dozens of privately-held companies.
New York (NY) - Founded in 2013, Bloomberg Beta is a corporate venture capital arm of Bloomberg headquartered in San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • Investment Management
partner @bloombergbeta. previously @ softbank. entrepreneur, venture capitalist, strategist, dreamer.
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam - San Francisco, California - San Francisco (CA) - Mountain View (CA) - San Francisco Bay Area - 500 Startups is an accelerator,
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • AgroTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Mobile • Online Social • Restaurants
Founder turned Investor
Most Interested In
Tech companies solving emerging market problems
Not Interested In
Idea stage companies
Venture Partner @500startups, previously co-founder @klout
Beijing China - Shanghai China - Palo Alto California - Redwood City (CA), U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Retail (& E-Commerce) • HealthTech (& Fitness)
Unlock Life
New York (NY) - San Francisco (CA), U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Food & Beverage • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Mobile Apps
Entrepreneur, Investor
Oklahoma City Oklahoma - New York New York - Wichita Kansas - Oklahoma - Kansas - New York - U.S.A., U.S.A.
HealthTech (& Fitness) • Woman Focused
CEO, co-founder @tailwind, the visual marketing platform. Past: GM-Video, AOL; Google/YouTube; BCG; co-founder @bridesview  + prior startup. @danielpmaloney
AI - Govtech - IoT - Marketing automation - Sales and CRM - San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Sales (& Marketing) • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Future Of Work • GovTech • Mobile
Principal, Storm Ventures and Co-founder of BLCK VC
Mountain View California - San Francisco, California - Los Angeles (CA) - New York (NY) - London - San Francisco (CA), U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Developer tools • Real Estate (& Construction) • Consumer
Founding Partner @500startups (prev: @paypal, Facebook @fbfund, @founders-fund ). Geek, former developer, entrepreneur, marketing, ultimate frisbee, sith lord.
Palo Alto California - San Francisco, California - San Francisco (CA), U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Entertainment (& Sports) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Online Social
Partner @tomorrowventures
San Francisco California - Miami Florida - New York (NY) - New York New York - New York - U.S.A., U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Entertainment (& Sports) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Impact • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer
Investor in early stage technology companies across 5 continents. Cofounder of Endeavor. Startup lecturer at Princeton for last 14 years Princeton.
New York (NY) - San Francisco (CA) - Washington (DC) - Austin (TX) - Los Angeles (CA), U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Gaming (& eSports) • Developer tools • Local commerce • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science • Mobile Apps • Mobile • Online Social
Military Veteran investing in Extraordinary Leadership
Most Interested In
LEADERSHIP PREVAILS. Moonshots Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in extraordinary leadership. Great leaders are hard to come by. We believe the best ones are military-trained or trial-by-fire entrepreneurs who have the ability to motivate others to action, inspire trust, and plan heuristically. We invest with conviction when those attributes are present. We have collectively founded and operated 14 companies, and have personally invested in more than 85 ventures.
Not Interested In
Biomedical, Hardware, Crypto.