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Investor Profile: Launch Capital LLC

VC-List.com — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:00:03 +0000

Elon Boms, Founder and Managing Director, Launch Capital LLC

Elon S. Boms, Founder and Managing Director of Launch Capital LLC, joins the Venture Capital community with significant finance, consulting and marketing experience. His venture capital experience includes structuring bio-tech, consumer products and software development deals. Most recently, Elon was a managing consultant at Fidelity Investments where he worked primarily on strategy initiatives for financial investments in emerging markets. Prior to his work with Fidelity, Elon worked in Corporate Finance for Citigroup. Elon began his career as a brand manager at Georgia Pacific Company?s Dixie Foodservice division, where he assumed responsibility for $25M in capital investments and engineered a complete profit turnaround for the paper cup business. This wide spectrum of experiences has enabled Elon to approach business from a holistic perspective and has instilled in him a passion for developing and investing in new business concepts.

Elon earned his M.B.A from the Yale School of Management where he graduated with distinction in venture capital and a concentration in finance. Elon completed his B.A. in Economics from George Washington University. Elon is an avid golfer, skier, and gourmet chef. He lives in Boston with his soon to be wife.

Elon participated in the FundingPost event: Boston Early-Stage Angel and Venture Event
on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in MA

Launch Capital LLC

LaunchCapital addresses the capital needs of companies that are in the earliest stages of funding by providing a needed source of financing to companies that can quickly advance to the next level of development. Our market-agnostic approach to investing enables us to quickly take advantage of emerging technologies and trends and best help our portfolio companies reach critical developmental, corporate and market milestones.

With a focus on capital efficient companies, we are able to quickly fund seed rounds individually or within our network of syndicate partners. LaunchCapital is committed to developing entrepreneurial talent both within our client base and through the relationships we have developed with leading universities across the country. Our difference is our ability to combine all of these elements into a program that quickly provides our companies with the tools they need to succeed.

Some Example Investments:

Helium

is an industry leader in online content creation based on its sophisticated, patent-pending, and gaming-resistant internet-based rating engine targeting the subjective information marketplace. Helium’s unique peer-ranking process enables its user community to sort the good content from the bad, creating a credible engine to help identify the best content and best writers.

Carsala

Based in Berkeley, Carsala is a service that uses proprietary technology to help its customers find the right used car, without the negotiating hassle, at a desirable price. Carsala is not just a tool or listing site; it’s the complete service.

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Boston, MA: VC and Angel ConferenceApril 14, 2011 Come meet and network with VCs and Angels in AZ!http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=184&refer=rss

Las Vegas, NV: VC and Angel ConferenceApril 28, 2011 Come meet and network with VCs and Angels in AZ!http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=181&refer=rss

New York, NY: VC and Angel ConferenceMay 12, 2011 Come meet and network with VCs and Angels in NY!http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=185&refer=rss

Madison, WI: VC and Angel ConferenceMay 19, 2011 Come meet and network with VCs and Angels in Madison!http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=187&refer=rss

Los Angeles, CA: VC and Angel ConferenceJune 16, 2011 Come meet and network with VCs and Angels in SoCal!http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=186&refer=rss

Silicon Valley, CA: VC and Angel ConferenceJune 23, 2011 Come meet and network with VCs and Angels in CA!http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=182&refer=rss

Washington, DC: VC and Angel ConferenceJuly 21, 2011 Come meet and network with VCs and Angels in DC!http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=183&refer=rss

Chicago, IL: VC and Angel ConferenceAugust 25, 2011 Come meet and network with VCs and Angels in Chicago!http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=188&refer=rss

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Investor Profile: Monumental Venture Partners

VC-List.com — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:23:52 +0000

Roland Oliver, President & Chairman, Monumental Venture Partners

In early 1999, Mr. Oliver launched and organized Monumental Venture Partners, LLC, the general partner to MVP America, LP. Mr. Oliver successfully recruited the founders including MCI’s New Ventures team, raised capital for the general partnership from selected investors, and formed the MVP America, LP Advisory Board. Mr. Oliver has extensive experience fund raising, joint ventures, technology transfer, acquisitions, investment assessments, and international expansion in the wireless telecommunications and information technology industries.
From 1993 through 1998, Mr. Oliver was the Group Vice President of Corporate and Business Development for Grayson and Comsearch Wireless, divisions of Allen Telecom International (in 2003 merged with Andrew Corporation), a NYSE firm with revenues over $400 million. During his tenure, Mr. Oliver identified and recruited the management for a new venture that grew from a $1 million investment to the current Geometrix Division with over $100 million in revenues in under 4 years.

Monumental Venture Partners

Monumental Venture Partners, LLC (“MVP”) is an active and growing venture capital firm providing capital and business development assistance to early stage IT companies throughout the mid-Atlantic region. We are committed to building valuable and strategically important companies that generate the superior returns sophisticated investors and entrepreneurs expect from a quality venture capital partner.

Some Previous Investments:

EyeTel Imaging

Medical device for the diagnosis of eye disease.

SonoMedica

Medical device for the diagnosis and monitoring of heart disease.

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New York VC and Angel ConferenceMay 27, 2010 Come meet and network with VCs and Angels in NYC!http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=171&refer=rss

Washington, DC VC and Angel ConferenceJuly 27, 2010 Come meet and network with VCs and Angels in the DC Area!http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=172&refer=rss

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Investor Profile: SABAN Ventures

VC-List.com — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 02:23:29 +0000

Richard Yen, Director, SABAN Ventures

Richard Yen is a Director at Saban Ventures, where he focuses on venture investment opportunities in the digital media, mobile, and consumer Internet sectors for the firm. Richard also works actively with the firm’s private equity portfolio companies and advises them on their digital media strategies.

Prior to joining Saban Ventures, Richard was a Principal at Blueprint Ventures in San Francisco where he established the firm’s digital media and Internet investing practice. He led early-stage investments and was an active Board member at several leading digital media start-ups. Prior to that, Richard was at Rustic Canyon Partners, an early-stage technology venture capital firm in Southern California where he focused on software infrastructure and wireless investments.

Richard participated in the FundingPost event: Silicon Valley Venture Capital Conference
on Thursday, March 5, 2009 in CA

SABAN Ventures

Saban Ventures is the venture capital investment arm of Saban Capital Group, Inc. (SCG), a private investment firm founded by Haim Saban in 2001 and specializing in the media, entertainment, and communications industries. Saban Ventures was formed by SCG in 2008 to invest in early-stage to mid-stage start-ups in digital media, mobile, and consumer Internet with an emphasis on companies that can add value to SCG’s global media investments.

The Saban Ventures team brings significant investment, operations, and industry experience in the digital media, mobile, and consumer Internet spaces. The firm seeks to partner with ambitious, market-changing entrepreneurs and invest in companies where the Principals can add value through their expertise and strategic network. The firm actively partners and collaborates with its portfolio companies to help them achieve breakout success.

Saban Ventures targets initial investments of $1-5 million as a lead or co-lead investor in start-up financings. The firm plays an active role on the Board of Directors and frequently syndicates investments with like-minded venture firms or strategic investors. The firm seeks to invest in start-ups

Some Previous Investments:

Next New Networks

is the leading independent new media company that creates and produces online television networks for targeted communities including: autos, fashion, entertainment, humor, and current news/politics. Next New Networks brings together elements of traditional TV networks with Internet functionality, inviting viewers to contribute, share and distribute content across both their branded URLs and their vast and growing network of partner platforms. The company super-distributes their unique content across multiple platforms including YouTube, MySpaceTV, AOL-Video, iTunes, and Veoh.

Skydeck

is the first service in the world that allows consumers to keep track of all of their mobile phone calls, all of their text messages, and all the people that they call and text. Skydeck’s secure software combines your call records with your address book to create a complete history of all your mobile phone conversations, revealing your true social network: the people that you talk to and text most often. Skydeck reminds you who called you last week, who you need to call next, and who never calls you back. The company was founded in 2007 by Jason Devitt and Mike Wells and is based in San Mateo, CA.

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Investor Profile: Security Growth Partners

VC-List.com — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 08:23:57 +0000

Elad Yoran, CEO and Founder, Security Growth Partners

Elad Yoran is the CEO and founder of Security Growth Partners, a private equity fund focused on investments in homeland security solutions. Prior to founding SGP, Mr. Yoran co-founded, managed, and led Riptech, Inc. (Riptech), a leading managed security services provider. Ernst & Young recognized Mr. Yoran for his success with the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award in 2001. Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: “SYMC”) acquired Riptech for $145 million in 2002, ranking in the top 2% in transaction value of all technology merger and acquisition transactions of that year. From 2002 to 2003, Mr. Yoran served as Vice President, Global Business Development at Symantec. Prior to Riptech, Mr. Yoran served as Vice President at Broadview International, an investment bank that focuses on mergers and acquisitions in the technology industry. Mr. Yoran is a MBA graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and holds a BS with honors from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Elad participated in the FundingPost event: New York Early-Stage Venture Capital Conference
on Thursday, May 27, 2010 in NY

Security Growth Partners

Security Growth Partners’ (SGP) mission is to support companies that provide homeland security solutions for the critical infrastructure market. SGP is more than a fund or typical venture capital organization. Rather than simply invest, we capitalize on both our extensive expertise and experience in the security sector and our strong network of contacts in the critical infrastructure market. We identify desirable opportunities and become extensively involved in the strategy and operations of each company with which we work.

Some Previous Investments:

Riptech

Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced the acquisition of Riptech, Inc. for approximately US$145 million in cash. The combination of the two companies will create the leading provider of managed security services worldwide monitoring and managing the largest number of security devices across the broadest array of solutions.

MediaSentry

On June 2, 2005 SafeNet (NASDAQ: SFNT) announced its intent to acquire MediaSentry; the transaction closed on June 13, 2005. SafeNet develops encryption technologies to protect communications, intellectual property, and digital identities, and offers a full spectrum of products including hardware, software and chips. The combination of SafeNet’s strong security and existing copyright protection products and MediaSentry’s innovative anti-piracy and business management services provides customers with a comprehensive suite of best-of-breed security offerings.

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Investor Profile: The Grosvenor Funds

VC-List.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:23:22 +0000

Will Thierbach, Associate, The Grosvenor Funds

Prior to completing his M.B.A. and joining Grosvenor, Will was a senior information technology consultant for KPMG. Will’s interest and background in technology comes from the military where he served as a US Navy Lieutenant flying the F-14 Tomcat. During his last tour, he served as Project Manager for a Joint Service Test and Evaluation Team, which examined cutting-edge technologies for radar and acoustic sensors, data exchange and forwarding systems, and combat mission hardware and software. The team was responsible for improving combat identification and reducing the incidence of “friendly fire.”

The Grosvenor Funds

Grosvenor’s investment strategy is a mixed approach of thematic and opportunistic. We will continue to focus thematically on opportunities in industries in which the Partners have successfully invested in the past (e.g., drug development/genomics, Internet infrastructure, and telecommunications equipment and technologies).

Some Previous Investments:

AppForge

AppForge offers Technology and Services that provide the fastest way to create robust applications for mobile devices.

AppForge’s products include development software and a sophisticated software platform that are licensed to customers looking to differentiate themselves in the mobile industry.

Covega Corporation

Covega Corporation is a leading provider of components and integrated-optic subsystems to the telecommunications, data communications, military and cable television industries. Leveraging key Indium Phosphide, Lithium Niobate, and hermetic packaging technologies, Covega’s broad product offering includes 10 Gb/s and 40 Gb/s modulators and transmitter modules, semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) and source laser products.

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Investor Profile: FTVentures

VC-List.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:23:20 +0000

Liron Gitig, Principal, FTVentures

Liron joined FTVentures in January 2006 and is a Principal with
investment responsibilities in software. Prior to joining FTVentures,
Liron was responsible for software investments at venture funds
including Lazard Technology Partners, Giza GE Venture Fund and BRM
Capital. Before entering the venture capital field, Liron served as
Vice President of Corporate Development at Fundtech Corporation (Nasdaq:
FNDT), a global provider of electronic payments, cash management and
settlement solutions. At Fundtech, Liron was responsible for leading
strategic planning, and for identifying and executing on strategic
acquisitions and partnerships. Liron began his career as an investment
banker at Lehman Brothers, where he provided corporate finance and
strategic advisory services to leading companies in the technology
industry.

FTVentures

FTVentures invests in companies that create software or provide business services which enable financial institutions worldwide to expand and to operate more efficiently. Our goal is to build superior industry leaders in order to earn a high risk-adjusted return for our Limited Partners.
FTVentures has over $600 million under management with offices in San Francisco and New York. Our Limited Partners are 38 of the largest financial institutions in the world and are leaders in the innovative deployment of technology and operational solutions.
At FTVentures, we believe that financial capital is merely one of the components required to generate long-term success for our Limited Partners, our portfolio companies and our firm.

Some Previous Investments:

724solutions, Inc.

724solutions, Inc
enables financial institutions to offer their clients access to online financial services via their cell phones, PDA’s and other wireless devices. (NASDAQ: SVNX)
Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
Sector: Software & Infrastructure Solutions

Avesta Technologies

Avesta Technologies
develops and sells comprehensive monitoring and management systems for enterprise-scale IT environments which help prevent intranet and Internet down-time.
*Acquired by Visual Networks (NASDAQ: VNWK)
Headquarters: New York, NY
Sector: Software & Infrastructure Solutions

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Investor Profile: First Round Capital

VC-List.com — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:24:50 +0000

Chris Fralic, Partner, First Round Capital

Chris Fralic joined First Round Capital in 2006. Chris was most recently VP of Business Development at del.icio.us, which was acquired by Yahoo! in December 2005, focusing on distribution partnerships to integrate del.icio.us across a broad set of browsers, tools and publishing partners. Chris previously spent 6 years at eBay, and his last position there was a combination ad sales and business development role helping entertainment companies such as Twentieth Century Fox, Universal Music Group, Apple and Netflix reach and connect with eBay users. Chris had been the VP of Business Development at Half.com, which was acquired by eBay in June 2000. Chris has over 20 years of technology industry experience, including significant Internet sales and business development roles since 1996. He was Vice President of Business Development at Nextron Communications, a Safeguard Scientifics funded startup focusing on web site development technology and services. He was Director of Business Development for the Enterprise division of America Online, which provided secure remote access and virtual private network services to businesses. At Oracle Corporation, Chris was Internet Account Manager for the national industry group responsible for Cable, Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications companies.

Chris participated in the FundingPost event: PA Venture Capital Showcase
on Wed., May 7, 2008 in PA

First Round Capital

First Round Capital is a venture capital firm dedicated to helping talented entrepreneurs build remarkable companies. We are not afraid of investing in pre-revenue companies – and often provide a company’s first outside capital. As former entrepreneurs, we understand the challenges of launching a new enterprise. We look to take an active role in most of the companies we invest in. We believe our insight and expertise are far more valuable than our capital — and we look for entrepreneurs who feel the same. First Round Capital invests nationally and has offices in Philadelphia, New York City and San Francisco.

Some Previous Investments:

Ambient Devices, Inc.

Ambient Devices provides a complete solution to offer wireless products to consumers that make tangible interfaces to digital information. Today, this solution includes: the Ambient Information Network-a back-end service delivery infrastructure and wireless network; and the Ambient Device Design-a set of hardware specifications to turn everyday objects (like pens, watches, and clocks) into glanceable wireless information devices, customized and branded by product companies.

Mint Software Inc.

Mint Software is a stealth mode company offering a free, effortless, and secure online anytime anywhere personal finance manager for individuals who want control of their current and financial future. Mint looks out for your interests through intelligent suggestions that make you real money. Mint do the most with your money!

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Investor Profile: Korea Technology Investment Corp.

VC-List.com — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:23:32 +0000

Sookja Han-You, Managing Director, Korea Technology Investment Corp.

Ms. Sookja Han-You is the Managing Director of KTIC?s US Office and possesses a unique blend of international business and technology expertise. Prior to joining KTIC, Ms. Han-You served as the Managing partner for Knowledge Pool Partners and successfully attracted capital commitments from many Asian institutional investors for the fund. She also was an entrepreneur-in-residence at SK Global Accelerator (SKGA), providing strategic advice for the business expansion of SKGA?s portfolio companies into the Asian market. Ms Han-You?s experience in technology expansion began at NetManage, Inc. where, as the Director of Business Development, she was responsible for taking the company?s products to Korea and other parts of South East Asia. In her subsequent position as International Sales Director of Mercantec, Inc., Ms. Han-You was responsible for expanding and localizing software products into 15 previously untapped international markets, single handedly contributing to twenty percent of the company?s revenues. Ms. Han-You also held a senior software engineering position at Apple Computer.

Korea Technology Investment Corp.

KTIC Venture Fund NO.1 was the very first venture capital fund raised in Korea.
We seek to invest in outstanding entrepreneurs with exceptional potentials to create industry-defining technology companies.
Our investment team has developed substantial expertise and engendered superior portfolio companies in key technology sectors such as wireless, telecommunications, media, information technology, biotechnology, etc.

Some Previous Investments:

Voiceware Co., Ltd.

Develops voice recognition/mixing/certification-related products/voice certification services and equipment based on the voice technologies

Sunic System Ltd.

Develops semiconductor equipment (CVD & PVD equipment, etc.) and Sputter equipment

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Investor Profile: NAV Fund

VC-List.com — Mon, 31 May 2010 20:23:50 +0000

Jose Ferreira, Partner, NAV Fund

Jose brings to the fund extensive experience in investing, operations and entrepreneurship. Prior to joining New Atlantic, he was the Managing Director of New Markets for Kaplan Inc., the educational division of the Washington Post/Newsweek Company, where he acquired businesses and started new business units in the online education space. He previously helped start a Latin America equity derivatives business at Goldman Sachs and was the founder and CEO of DizzyCity, Inc., a highly regarded virtual reality online directory. Jose was a high-ranking strategist on John Kerry’s presidential campaign, and is a leading expert in applying large-scale business systems (such as database marketing and brand management) to political campaigns.

Jose participated in the FundingPost event: Perfect Venture Conference III
on April 18-20, 2007 in NY

NAV Fund

New Atlantic Ventures (NAV) is an early-stage information technology venture capital fund based in Northern Virginia. We focus on businesses in high-growth emerging mass markets. We are active investors and play an active role within our companies. We partner with entrepreneurs who have the energy, vision, experience and passion to build great companies and help them succeed through hands-on team building, partnerships, advice and support.

Within high-growth emerging mass markets, NAV focuses on four main sectors: wireless, new media, online services and breakthrough technologies. We look for a combination of great teams, big markets, big ideas and proprietary technology. Most of our initial investments range from $0.5 million to $4 million for first rounds. We continue to support our portfolio companies with additional funds alongside other co-investors as companies make progress.

Some Previous Investments:

RemitPro, Inc.

Provides Check21 and risk management applications in an ASP environment.

Induslogic, Inc.

E-business integration solutions

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Investor Profile: Yun Capital

VC-List.com — Sat, 29 May 2010 17:23:40 +0000

Jung Yun, President and CEO, Yun Capital

Jung Yun has more than fifteen years experience in the areas of finance, banking, operations, sales, consulting, and as an entrepreneur. She is currently the Managing Director for Yun Capital. She also serves as a Fund Manager and Partner of Global Media Fund with over $400M under assets. In addition, Ms. Yun is a partner of Boston First Capital, a boutique Investment Bank focused in International Transactions in such countries as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, China, Montenegro, Kingdom of Tonga, and the Bahamas.

Ms. Yun’s experience has been in the capacity of both Fund Manager and Investment Banker. She has worked with many public/private companies in transactions ranging from $1M to $8B. She has completed over $300M in mergers and acquisitions, and serves as both designer and architect in these ventures. She also delivers financial strategy, business consulting, operations, implementations and strategic alliance expertise to the companies she invests in. In addition, her career has included setting up and managing Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards. She has served as President and Chairman of Global Life Line, a telecommunications company and President of Mindography Inc, an eduportal for the education market.

Ms. Yun’s accomplishments on the operational side include building direct sales channels, managing a team of 300, business development, Joint Ventures and mergers & acquisitions. The list of companies to which she has contributed to their growth include: JPMorgan, Reed Elsevier, The Village Companies and many others. She graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee and is a proud member of the MENSA organization.

“I thought the event was excellent as always. Thank you for including me in your wonderful event. I thought companies really benefited. I am following up with 3 companies from the event and one that we recommended for the event ”

- Jung Yun, Yun Capital

Jung participated in the FundingPost event: Perfect Venture Conference V
on November 12, 2009 in NY

Yun Capital

Yun Capital, headquatered in New York City, is an international private investment bank that specialises in participating in the funding of large-scale projects, including real estate commercial and residential developments, mergers and acquisitions, and new technologies.

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