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Venture First provides capital and financial services to companies with asymmetric potential and to growth-focused companies. It delivers an integrated...

Overview

Venture First provides capital and financial services to companies with asymmetric potential and to growth-focused companies. It delivers an integrated hybrid approach by marrying investment with strategic financial guidance, valuation, and transactional support. VF operates 5 funds and a suite of special purpose vehicles. Its alternative investment areas include private equity, specialty credit, and venture capital.

General information

Firm type

Venture Capital

Year founded

2009

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Louisville

Corporate office

Louisville, KY, United States

Principals

John Shumate

CEO & Chairman

Rob Penta

President, Chief Legal Officer & Vice Chairman

Jack Hellige

Vice President, Funds & Transactions

Ken Edwards

Chief Operating Officer

Christopher Marlin

Vice President, CFO Services

Bethany Dupree

Vice President, CFO Services

Ben Lawrence

Vice President, Business Development

Evan Friedman

Associate

Elliott Thomazin

Financial Analyst

Tarun Bothra

Valuation Analyst

Scott Sieg

Accountant Manager

Carolle Siegel

Executive Assistant

Cooper Burk

Junior Analyst

Victoria Fu

Junior Analyst

Vik Chadha

Board Member

Jack Danehy

Board Member

Cordt Huneke

Board Member

Brian Oldham

Operating Partner

Mark Crane

Operating Partner

Steve Huey

Operating Partner

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