TEAM
The fund managers have
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deep pre-existing relationships, knowledge, and insights into the target companies;
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access to investment in these companies at the time of their next (eligible) financing;
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successful track records, building, investing, and exiting early-stage companies;
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deep experience in early-stage finance and fund management and a unique and valuable global network to assist in the success of the portfolio.
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LARRY LOPEZ
General Partner
With over 25 years of experience in enabling knowledge-based businesses, technology finance, strategic planning, regional development and executive management, Larry leads the firm’s venture and innovation practice.
Prior to moving to Perth in 2006, Lopez spent 17 years at SVB Financial Group, a publicly traded US financial services company specializing in technology finance. During his tenure at SVB, he was involved in many of the strategic initiatives that helped the bank evolve into a global powerhouse in technology finance. He was the co-founder of the Bank's international venture capital practice and responsible for the Bank's activities in Europe, Israel and Australia.
Larry has extensive experience in strategic planning. He is a regular speaker at industry conferences, and has extensive experience working with government agencies and the media. Larry has served on a number of boards and is currently a director of several organisations.
Larry has a BSc in Business Administration from Menlo College, and is a Graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School at the University Washington in Seattle.