Investors
Hummer Winblad
Hummer Winblad Venture Partners was created in 1989 as the first venture capital firm focused exclusively on software. As the software industry grew from PC software to enterprise computing to internet applications, Hummer Winblad has been at the forefront-funding the entrepreneurs and ideas the helped define these markets. The firm's goal is to provide the capital, experience, and vision that will enable its companies to become leaders in the new software economy.
John Hummer is a member of Baynote's Board of Directors.
JK&B Capital
JK&B was founded in 1996 by David Kronfeld, an experienced, highly regarded venture capital investor and telecommunications industry executive. JK&B was formed with the sponsorship of Charles Wang, the founder of Computer Associates, Inc., and financier George Soros, investing through Soros Fund Management LLC, (the Soros Group). JK&B currently manages $900 million in capital commitments in the communications and software markets.
Tasha Seitz is a member of Baynote's Board of Directors.
Steamboat Ventures
Steamboat Ventures is the venture arm of the Walt Disney Company. Steamboat invests in early- to mid-stage, technology-focused companies that are pursuing opportunities in emerging media and entertainment markets. Although the fund is primarily focused on technology investments, Steamboat also considers venture investments in other areas of broad strategic importance to The Walt Disney Company.
Dan Beldy is a member of Baynote's Board of Directors.
Chess Ventures
Chess Ventures is a private equity firm that invests in earlier-stage technology companies that have direct application to the financial services industry. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, with an office in London, and it is funded in part by the Schwab family. Chess Ventures, Ltd., is the investment vehicle used to conduct the strategic investment activities of the firm. The investment team is led by Charles Schwab, Jr. and the shareholders include both the Schwab family and large financial institutions located outside of the United States. The strategic goal is to provide the Fund's shareholders with the ability to access and adopt new technologies that will provide competitive advantage and direct financial benefit.
Charles Schwab, Jr. is an investor with Baynote.
