Investments
Experience built across operating, investing and board roles.
Our partners have founded, operated, backed and advised businesses across technology, digital commerce, consumer products, hospitality, gaming, food and beverage and manufacturing.
Founded and operated
PerformicsFounded and led as CEO; sold to DoubleClick
BuzzTrackerFounded; sold to Yahoo!
Participate SystemsFounded; sold to OutStart and ultimately IBM
Laredo HospitalityBuilt to 57 locations; acquired
Stir CrazyFounded; acquired in 2006
HatchCo-founded
Invested in and exited
Hydro FlaskInvested; sold to Helen of Troy
BazaarvoicePre-Series A investor through IPO
ConversantFormer board member; acquired by Alliance Data
AdGoorooInvested; sold to WPP
More Than GourmetFormer board member; exited in 2016
EatStreetDirector, 2014–2022
RealClearPoliticsInvestor and publisher
Current investments and board roles
Alliance AdvisorsInvestor and board member
Honest GameBoard member
Rivers CasinoInvestor and advisor
Revology CarsDirector
We are happy to connect prospective partners with executives, founders and co-investors who have worked with us. References are available after an initial conversation.
Considering the next stage of your business?
We would be glad to learn more about what you have built, what you are trying to accomplish and whether OVD could be a useful partner.