Investor Profile: FTVentures

June 4, 2010 by VC-List.com · Leave a Comment

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

June 3, 2010 by VC-List.com · Leave a Comment

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.

June 1, 2010 by VC-List.com · Leave a Comment

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

May 31, 2010 by VC-List.com · Leave a Comment

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

May 29, 2010 by VC-List.com · Leave a Comment

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.

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- 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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