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August 23, 2017

VC Profile: David Cusimano of Accel KKR

Headquarters: Menlo Park,California Sectors: Software, Enterprise Software, Consulting Description: Founded in 2000, Accel-KKR is a technology-focused investment firm with $4.0 billion in capital commitments. The firm invests in software and IT enabled businesses well-positioned for top line and bottom-line growth. At the core of Accel-KKR’s investment strategy is a commitment to developing strong partnerships with the management teams of its portfolio companies and a focus on building value through significant resources available through the Accel-KKR network. Accel-KKR focuses on middle-market companies and provides a broad range of capital solutions from minority-growth investments to buyouts, recapitalizations, divisional carve-outs and going-private transactions. “Accel-KKR’s culture is built on a strong work ethic and drive to succeed and is one that values authenticity and collaboration. Our investment and consulting professionals have extensive experience in the technology space.” Recent Investments: ESO Solutions $17.66M / Private Equity (Lead) ClickDimensions Undisclosed amount / Private Equity Cendyn Undisclosed amount / Private Equity Clavis Insight $20M / Venture (Lead) Website: http://www.accel-kkr.com David Cusimano is a Vice President at Accel-KKR. Prior to joining Accel-KKR, David was a Private Equity Associate at GenSpring Family Office. There he was responsible for sourcing, executing and monitoring minority equity investments and subordinated debt financings to growth oriented,  small and middle market companies in a wide variety of industries, as well as, allocating capital commitments to private equity funds. Prior to GenSpring, David was an Analyst at Wachovia Securities, where he provided merger and acquisition, capital raising and advisory services for corporate clients and financial sponsors focused on the technology and technology enabled services sectors. David is currently a Director of Cendyn, Delta Data, ESO and PrismHR and was previously a Director of Ektron, N-able Technologies (sold to SolarWinds for $120 million in 2013), and OnCenter Software (sold to Roper Industries in 2015.)  

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Top 5 Podcasts for Investors

With so much information out there for investors, it’s good to stay on top of your game and learn any new and fascinating trends in investing. We’ve searched for a few of the top podcast to keep your ears on. We hope you enjoy! The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch:  The Twenty Minute VC takes you inside the world of Venture Capital, Startup Funding and The Pitch. They help you learn how to get funding for your venture by letting you know what investors are looking for. Not only do they give advice to startups, but they also help new investors learn the ropes. The Investors Podcast:  This podcast focuses on one premise: the best way to improve your skills as an investor is to study billionaires and share their habits for success. The Investors Podcast talks about investing strategies as well as how the big guys make their money. Angel Investing with Tatyana Gray:  Host Tatyana Gray interviews the most elite angel investors and discusses strategies, breakthroughs and cutting-edge technology. This podcast is a great resource for learning the ins and outs of angel investing. The Full Ratchet:  This podcast was created after host Nick Moran grew frustrated with the confusing nature of the investing/fundraising process. After speaking to many VCs and angel investors, he decided that the knowledge he gained was worth sharing with others in the same situation. The Pitch Deck:  Host Gavin McCulley helps discover real insights from experienced Angel and VC investors that take chances on young companies as well as expert founders who have raised the cash they needed to take their company to the next level.

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