Launch of Venture Accelerator and Seed Fund

Description:

Acted as Managing Director of new venture accelerator and seed fund; Launched the venture, organized operations, hired and managed staff and raised funds. Reported to Board of Managing Members.

  • Planned and organized investment seed fund.
  • Made investments in early stage, high-growth ventures.
  • Organized acceleration program including workshops and seminars, networking events and major Pitch Day events.
  • Coordinated staff and vendors, organized panels and served as primary advisor to early stage companies.
  • Provided extensive investment advisory to multiple companies.

Services:

  • Venture Development
  • Executive Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Fundraising, Marketing
  • Strategic IT
  • Project Management
  • Joint Venture

Outcome:

Portfolio companies succeeded in raising multiple rounds of follow-on investment, including major Series A venture capital rounds, at higher valuations. Achieved significant increase in the value of fund assets. Succeeded in raising multiple funds through multiple years.

Skills

Posted on

July 27, 2014