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Baltimore - Maryland, U.S.A.
Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Future Of Work • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Online Social • Consumer • Woman Focused
Founder & Managing Partner of RareBreed Ventures
Maryland, United States
IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services)
Growth Equity Investor - Focus on Emerging Technologies
Growth Equity Investor - Focus on Emerging Technologies
Maryland, U.S.A.
BioTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Consumer
Idris Mokhtarzada is a Co-Founder and serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Truebill. Prior to that he was the Co-Founder of Webs. Idris spent over a decade cofounding and growing Webs.com, leading to it's eventual acquisition by Vistaprint in 2011. He holds several patents around graphical user interfaces.
London - San Francisco California - Chevy Chase Maryland - Fairfax Virginia - Vancouver British Columbia Canada - Newport Beach California ; California - U.S.A., U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • IT (& TMT) • Media • BioTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Aerospace (& Defense) • Productivity
#UK #tech #entrepreneur @EnsygniaLtd - Onescan allows your #customers to go from looking to buying in under 10 seconds (even brand new ones). No #NFC needed.
Hong Kong - New York City (NY) - Bangkok Thailand - Bethesda Maryland - Houston Texas - Texas, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Cannabis
Executive Chairman of 365 Aviation & Owner of Lime Samui Villas
A former Equity Derivatives Trader now involved in a variety of businesses either as an Owner or Active Investor spanning Private Jet Charter, Asian Hospitality, Green Energy and a Volatility Hedge Fund. Currently focused on introducing Lime Samui Villas to the Thai market as a private luxury retreat and base to explore Samui's unspoilt west coast. www.LimeSamui.com
New York City (NY) - Bethesda Maryland - Houston Texas - Texas, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness)
On January 3, 2012, Stellus Capital Management was established in connection with the spin out of the Direct Capital Unit of the D. E. Shaw group. Stellus focuses on the middle market, providing private credit financing to businesses in a wide range of industries, and private equity capital to energy-focused companies in North America. The Stellus team deployed more than $5 billion during their years investing together at the D. E. Shaw group. Stellus currently provides investment advice in respect of approximately $740 million in private credit and energy private equity investments generated while at the D. E. Shaw group. In Private Credit, Stellus focuses on the direct origination of debt for middle market companies, typically with modest corresponding equity co-investment. For Private equity and equity-linked debt investments, the firm targets small and middle market energy businesses (making investments of $10 million to $50 million). Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in private middle-market companies (typically those with $5.0 million to $50.0 million of EBITDA through first lien, second lien, unitranche and mezzanine debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. Stellus is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and also maintains offices in the New York City area, and the Washington, D.C. area.
McLean Virginia - Vienna Virginia - San Mateo California - London - Richmond Virginia - Annapolis Maryland - St. Louis Missouri - Warrenton Virginia - Columbia South Carolina - Virginia - , U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services)
Angel Investor and Venture Fund Manager
Bethesda Maryland - Chevy Chase Maryland - Washington D.C, U.S.A.
Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • Food & Beverage
Over twenty years of experience in ESG investments in private equity, real assets and and natural climate solutions. Working with investors and corporate partners achieve their carbon neutral/net zero objectives as well as market returns.
Beverly Hills California - London - New York City (NY) - Chicago Illinois - Bethesda Maryland - Indianapolis Indiana - Annapolis Maryland - Bellevue Washington - Houston Texas - Washington D.C - Indiana - Virginia - Texas - Illinois, U.S.A. - U.K. - India
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Cannabis • Logistics (& Distribution)
Perseus is a merchant bank and private equity fund management company headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an office in New York and an associated advisory firm in Munich. Perseus has invested in numerous growth equity, turnaround, and buyout transactions in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe. Perseus manages seven private equity funds and makes control equity investments in middle market companies that offer opportunities for value creation and enhancement. Since its inception in 1995, Perseus has made investments in more than 60 portfolio companies in a wide variety of industries in which Perseus and its principals have expertise, including energy, environmental, and engineering technologies; healthcare; and branded consumer products. Perseus has raised more than $1.6 billion in capital commitments. Perseus Partners VII, L.P., which was established in 2006, is a $602 million fund focused on control investments in middle market growth equity transactions principally in the energy, environmental, and engineering technology, healthcare, and branded consumer products sectors. This fund has been fully committed or reserved. Perseus also co-manages a $449 million fund that invests exclusively in life sciences companies. Growth equity and turnaround investing have been core investment focuses of Perseus since inception, supplemented by occasional opportunistic leveraged buyouts when supported by appropriate market conditions.
San Francisco Bay Area - New York - Washington - District of Columbia, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Online Social
Co-founder & General Partner Construct Capital
Dallas Texas - Chicago Illinois - Baltimore Maryland - Texas, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Education • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science • Aerospace (& Defense)
Patriot Capital provides growth capital for middle-market companies seeking to finance business expansion, acquisitions, management buyouts or balance sheet recapitalizations. Patriot Capital II and its predecessor funds, Allegiance Capital and Patriot Capital I have over $270 million of capital under management. Patriot Capital's investments typically range from $3.0 million to $15.0 million in size and usually take the form of subordinated debt with a current coupon combined with warrants, preferred stock and/or common stock. The firm focuses on investment opportunities in small and medium-sized privately-held companies, typically with annual revenues of $10 to $200 million. The firm focuses on growth companies in the business and consumer services, consumer products, niche manufacturing and distribution, education, e-commerce, application software, transportation and telecom services industries located in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southern U.S.
Annapolis Maryland - Chevy Chase Maryland - Los Angeles California, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution)
Partner at Source Media Lab
Bethesda Maryland - Annapolis Maryland - Washington D.C, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing)
Daphne Dufresne is a Managing Partner of GenNx360. She brings extensive investment experience to the firm and is engaged in all aspects of the firm’s investment activities and portfolio management. She is a voting member of the firm’s Investment Committee and Chair of the firm’s Exit Committee. Daphne was a founding partner and a Managing Director of RLJ Equity Partners. She was responsible for sourcing, executing and monitoring investments, the day to day management of the firm including fundraising and she sat on the firm’s four-person Investment Committee which made final investment decisions. Daphne was Chairman of the Board of Directors of both Fleischmann’s Vinegar Company and Media Source Inc. until they were successfully sold. She was also member of the Board of Directors of portfolio company LAI International and led the investment in J&J Africa. Prior to RLJ Equity Partners, Daphne was a Partner with Parish Capital Advisors, a $1-billion fund of funds where she initiated and led their direct investment program. Prior, she was a Principal at Weston Presidio, a diversified private equity fund managing $4.4 billion of assets under management. She began her investment career as an Associate Director in the Bank of Scotland's Structured Finance Group, focusing on management buyouts in Europe. Prior to that, Daphne served as an Associate in Accenture’s (formerly Andersen Consulting) Strategic Services Group. Daphne earned her B.S. in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and her MBA from Harvard Graduate School of Business. She is happily married with three children.
New York City (NY) - Bethesda Maryland - Houston Texas - Texas, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness)
On January 3, 2012, Stellus Capital Management was established in connection with the spin out of the Direct Capital Unit of the D. E. Shaw group. Stellus focuses on the middle market, providing private credit financing to businesses in a wide range of industries, and private equity capital to energy-focused companies in North America. The Stellus team deployed more than $5 billion during their years investing together at the D. E. Shaw group. Stellus currently provides investment advice in respect of approximately $740 million in private credit and energy private equity investments generated while at the D. E. Shaw group. In Private Credit, Stellus focuses on the direct origination of debt for middle market companies, typically with modest corresponding equity co-investment. For Private equity and equity-linked debt investments, the firm targets small and middle market energy businesses (making investments of $10 million to $50 million). Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in private middle-market companies (typically those with $5.0 million to $50.0 million of EBITDA through first lien, second lien, unitranche and mezzanine debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. Stellus is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and also maintains offices in the New York City area, and the Washington, D.C. area.
New York City (NY) - Bethesda Maryland - Houston Texas - Texas, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness)
On January 3, 2012, Stellus Capital Management was established in connection with the spin out of the Direct Capital Unit of the D. E. Shaw group. Stellus focuses on the middle market, providing private credit financing to businesses in a wide range of industries, and private equity capital to energy-focused companies in North America. The Stellus team deployed more than $5 billion during their years investing together at the D. E. Shaw group. Stellus currently provides investment advice in respect of approximately $740 million in private credit and energy private equity investments generated while at the D. E. Shaw group. In Private Credit, Stellus focuses on the direct origination of debt for middle market companies, typically with modest corresponding equity co-investment. For Private equity and equity-linked debt investments, the firm targets small and middle market energy businesses (making investments of $10 million to $50 million). Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in private middle-market companies (typically those with $5.0 million to $50.0 million of EBITDA through first lien, second lien, unitranche and mezzanine debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. Stellus is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and also maintains offices in the New York City area, and the Washington, D.C. area.
San Francisco Bay Area, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • Productivity
Mr. Zach Coopersmith serves as Managing Partner at Building Industry Partners. He serves as Board Member at Vivrelle. He is also an Angel Investor. He is a Co-Founder and serves as Partner and Investor at Leading Ridge Capital Partners. Most recently he worked in the Distressed Credit group for Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital after spending time in both their high yield research and proprietary equity investing divisions. Prior to his time at Lehman Brothers, Mr. Coopersmith founded and managed a successful amusements company where he was responsible for hiring, marketing, and strategic planning. He has also co-founded several start-up online communities and online gaming business ventures. Mr. Coopersmith graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School with a B.S. in Economics concentrating in Finance and Entrepreneurship, receiving numerous awards and honor society memberships for leadership, entrepreneurship, and academic achievement. He also serves as Managing partner at Building Industry Partners. He serves as Board Member at U.S. Fence Solutions.
New York City (NY) - Bethesda Maryland - Houston Texas - Texas, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness)
On January 3, 2012, Stellus Capital Management was established in connection with the spin out of the Direct Capital Unit of the D. E. Shaw group. Stellus focuses on the middle market, providing private credit financing to businesses in a wide range of industries, and private equity capital to energy-focused companies in North America. The Stellus team deployed more than $5 billion during their years investing together at the D. E. Shaw group. Stellus currently provides investment advice in respect of approximately $740 million in private credit and energy private equity investments generated while at the D. E. Shaw group. In Private Credit, Stellus focuses on the direct origination of debt for middle market companies, typically with modest corresponding equity co-investment. For Private equity and equity-linked debt investments, the firm targets small and middle market energy businesses (making investments of $10 million to $50 million). Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in private middle-market companies (typically those with $5.0 million to $50.0 million of EBITDA through first lien, second lien, unitranche and mezzanine debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. Stellus is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and also maintains offices in the New York City area, and the Washington, D.C. area.
New York City (NY) - Bethesda Maryland - Houston Texas - - Texas, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness)
On January 3, 2012, Stellus Capital Management was established in connection with the spin out of the Direct Capital Unit of the D. E. Shaw group. Stellus focuses on the middle market, providing private credit financing to businesses in a wide range of industries, and private equity capital to energy-focused companies in North America. The Stellus team deployed more than $5 billion during their years investing together at the D. E. Shaw group. Stellus currently provides investment advice in respect of approximately $740 million in private credit and energy private equity investments generated while at the D. E. Shaw group. In Private Credit, Stellus focuses on the direct origination of debt for middle market companies, typically with modest corresponding equity co-investment. For Private equity and equity-linked debt investments, the firm targets small and middle market energy businesses (making investments of $10 million to $50 million). Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in private middle-market companies (typically those with $5.0 million to $50.0 million of EBITDA through first lien, second lien, unitranche and mezzanine debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. Stellus is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and also maintains offices in the New York City area, and the Washington, D.C. area.
New York City (NY) - Bethesda Maryland - Houston Texas - - Texas, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness)
On January 3, 2012, Stellus Capital Management was established in connection with the spin out of the Direct Capital Unit of the D. E. Shaw group. Stellus focuses on the middle market, providing private credit financing to businesses in a wide range of industries, and private equity capital to energy-focused companies in North America. The Stellus team deployed more than $5 billion during their years investing together at the D. E. Shaw group. Stellus currently provides investment advice in respect of approximately $740 million in private credit and energy private equity investments generated while at the D. E. Shaw group. In Private Credit, Stellus focuses on the direct origination of debt for middle market companies, typically with modest corresponding equity co-investment. For Private equity and equity-linked debt investments, the firm targets small and middle market energy businesses (making investments of $10 million to $50 million). Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in private middle-market companies (typically those with $5.0 million to $50.0 million of EBITDA through first lien, second lien, unitranche and mezzanine debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. Stellus is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and also maintains offices in the New York City area, and the Washington, D.C. area.
Dallas Texas - Chicago Illinois - Baltimore Maryland, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution)
Patriot Capital provides growth capital for middle-market companies seeking to finance business expansion, acquisitions, management buyouts or balance sheet recapitalizations. Patriot Capital II and its predecessor funds, Allegiance Capital and Patriot Capital I have over $270 million of capital under management. Patriot Capital's investments typically range from $3.0 million to $15.0 million in size and usually take the form of subordinated debt with a current coupon combined with warrants, preferred stock and/or common stock. The firm focuses on investment opportunities in small and medium-sized privately-held companies, typically with annual revenues of $10 to $200 million. The firm focuses on growth companies in the business and consumer services, consumer products, niche manufacturing and distribution, education, e-commerce, application software, transportation and telecom services industries located in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southern U.S.
Washington District of Columbia - Annapolis Maryland - Chevy Chase Maryland, U.S.A.
Other • IT (& TMT) • Media • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution)
Formed in 2011, Farragut Capital Partners is a privately-held investment management firm providing mezzanine debt and equity capital to finance leveraged and management buy-outs, generational transfers, growth capital financings (internal growth and acquisitions), and recapitalizations. Over the last 55+ years the firm's partners have deployed close to $1 billion across 90+ investments. The firm invests $2-$8 million total investment, with the ability to accommodate larger transactions through its network of strategic partners. The firm looks for profitable companies with established revenues of at least $10 million.
- Baltimore Maryland - Annapolis Maryland - Washington - U.S.A., U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Sales (& Marketing) • Investment Management • Mobile
Founder, ICD (acquired by Texas Instruments), @mie-labs. Angel investor, member of @Baltimore-Angels.