Brian Hirsch
Chairman at KATAPULT HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
Brian A.
Hirsch was the founder of GSA Venture Partners LLC, founded in 2004, where he held the title of Managing Director from 2006 to 2011.
He was also the founder of Greenhill SAVP LP, founded in 2006, where he held the title of Managing Director from 2006 to 2011.
In 2011, he founded Tribeca Venture Partners LLC, where he currently holds the title of Partner.
Mr. Hirsch currently holds several positions.
He is the Chairman of Serious USA, Inc., RealDirect, Inc., and Katapult Holdings, Inc., where he started his role as Chairman in 2021.
He is also a Director & Investor at Truveris, Inc., an Independent Director at ACV Auctions, Inc., a Director at Lendio, Inc., a Director at Pronoun, Inc., a Director at The Daily Meal Ventures, Inc., and a Board Member & Investor at Suzy, Inc., where he started his role in 2011.
Mr. Hirsch has held former positions as a Director at Cortera, Inc., iKobo, Inc., TechTarget, Inc., Three Stage Media, Inc., Ftrans Corp., YellowJacket Software, Inc., Pontiflex, Inc., Mobile Commons, Inc., Informous, Inc., HomeSphere LLC, Emerging Media Group, Inc., Boston Academic Publishing, Inc., ShopKeep, Inc., Coinsetter, Inc., AnyoneGame, Inc., and Visibly, Inc. He was also a Director at KnowledgeStorm, Inc. from 2001 to 2006.
From 2017 to 2019, he was a Director at Thinkful, Inc., and from 2013 to 2022, he was a Director at CommonBond, Inc. He also held positions as a Senior Consultant at KPMG LLP, a Vice President at ABN AMRO Private Equity, and a Principal at Sterling Fund Management LLC.
Mr. Hirsch obtained his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-10 | 168,185 ( 0.11% ) | 3 M $ | 2024-04-29 | |
KATAPULT HOLDINGS, INC.
0.53% | 2023-12-30 | 21,471 ( 0.53% ) | 201 827 $ | 2024-04-29 |
Brian Hirsch active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| ACV AUCTIONS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-09-18 |
| KATAPULT HOLDINGS, INC. | Chairman | 2021-06-08 |
Lendio, Inc.
 Lendio, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Lendio, Inc. operates as an online loan application and lending platform. It provides information on business loan types such as acquisition loan, business financing, cash advance, commercial real estate, equipment financing, microloan, franchise loan, start-up loan and business loans for women. The company was founded by Brett Child, Brock J. Blake, Levi King and Trent Miskin in 2005 and is headquartered in South Jordan, UT. | Director/Board Member | 2011-02-28 |
RealDirect, Inc.
 RealDirect, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services RealDirect, Inc. provides online real estate technology and brokerage services. The firm gives home buyers and sellers a way to buy and sell residential real estate. The site provides the web-based, data-driven marketing platform for New York homeowners to maximize their net proceeds from the sale of residential real estate. The company was founded by Marat Stary, Douglas Perlson and Michelle Pae in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chairman | - |
The Daily Meal Ventures, Inc.
 The Daily Meal Ventures, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services The Daily Meal Ventures, Inc. develops digitally enabled media sites. The firm’s properties include The Daily Meal and The Active Times. The company was founded by James J. Spanfeller, Jr. in June 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Suzy, Inc.
 Suzy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Suzy, Inc. engages in the provision of software-as-a-service based social influence marketing platform. It offers innovation, research and insights, marketing, brand, and content. The company was founded by Dan Lafontaine, Brandon Evans, Kareem Kouddous, and Matt Britton in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2011-05-31 |
Truveris, Inc.
 Truveris, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Truveris, Inc. provides health information technology services. It products include TruGuard is a proprietary technology validates claim payment accuracy, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages pharmacy spend. The company was founded by Leon Greene, Anthony J. Loiacono, Thomas Andrew Staloch, Kristin Begley and Justin E. Greene in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2013-08-31 |
Serious USA, Inc.
 Serious USA, Inc. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Serious USA, Inc. publishes cards and provides media publishing services. It designs, develops and distributes CD-Cards & DVD-Cards for the digital delivery of consumer and business content in the United States. The company's technology applications include gift, loyalty & pharmaceutical patient education cards, direct mail programs and collectible digital trading cards. Serious USA was founded in 2001 and is located in New York, NY. | Chairman | - |
Tribeca Venture Partners LLC
 Tribeca Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tribeca Venture Partners LLC (Tribeca Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Brian Hirsch and Chip Meakem. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Founder | 2011-08-31 |
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Training of Brian Hirsch
| Brandeis University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
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| TECHTARGET, INC. | Technology Services |
| ACV AUCTIONS INC. | Retail Trade |
| KATAPULT HOLDINGS, INC. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 31 |
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Cortera, Inc.
 Cortera, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Cortera, Inc. engages in the provision of business data coverage for credit risks management. The firm offers business credit reports and sales to business analysts, sales and marketing professionals, credit and collections professionals, and research professionals. The company was founded by Venkat Srinivasan and Shubhro Sen in 1993 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Technology Services |
iKobo, Inc.
 iKobo, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services iKobo was founded in 2001 to offer the market a better, faster, safer and more economical solution to international person-to-person money transfers. Leveraging modern technologies and an on-line customer interface, iKobo today offers a secure solution that is vastly superior to traditional agent-dependent companies. iKobo uses an open network of VISA merchants and ATMs numbering more than 25 million which is more convenient and safe to send and receive money than a closed network of independent agents. iKobo allows consumers to use credit cards, debit cards, or bank accounts on-line to send a re-loadable Visa® Prepaid Card to recipients. The card is the key to giving consumers the convenience, safety and security of receiving money in an environment managed by VISA - the global leader in payments. The assurance of privacy and security for customers is why they trust VISA and their other processing partners. iKobo is managed by people who have extensive experience in money transfer, consumer payments, transaction processing and data security. They understand how important each and every transaction is to their customers and are committed to earning your business. iKobo is part of the M2 Global, Ltd. suite of financial products for businesses and consumers that includes financial transaction processing systems, the initiation and settlement of electronic payments, online transaction processing, debit card transactions, online funds authorization, settlement systems, and the world's leading fraud prevention technology. iKobo is managed by M2 Financial, Ltd, a wholly owned division of M2 Global. | Technology Services |
Three Stage Media, Inc.
 Three Stage Media, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Three Stage Media, Inc. develops interactive technology for the trade show market. It offers digital event solutions, including virtualTotebag, an alternative to printed collateral for corporate events and trade shows. The company was founded by William F. Geritz, John Triscoli, Paul Navarro, Donald P. Mahoney, Patricia Ourednik in 2001 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Technology Services |
Ftrans Corp.
 Ftrans Corp. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Ftrans Corp. provides technology solutions for businesses and financial institutions. Its solutions are C&I collateral monitoring and advanced collateral monitoring. It combines a business line of credit with advanced receivables management providing businesses with the credit they deserve. The company was founded by John B. Hayes in 2004 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Commercial Services |
KnowledgeStorm, Inc.
 KnowledgeStorm, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services KnowledgeStorm, Inc. provides online information services. The firm’s services include research listings, campaigns, advertising, lead management, performance reporting, IT and reseller directory services. KnowledgeStorm was founded by Steve Donovan in 1998 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. | Technology Services |
Serious USA, Inc.
Serious USA, Inc. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Serious USA, Inc. publishes cards and provides media publishing services. It designs, develops and distributes CD-Cards & DVD-Cards for the digital delivery of consumer and business content in the United States. The company's technology applications include gift, loyalty & pharmaceutical patient education cards, direct mail programs and collectible digital trading cards. Serious USA was founded in 2001 and is located in New York, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
YellowJacket Software, Inc.
 YellowJacket Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services YellowJacket Software, Inc. develops and operates financial technology. It offers software to modernize the over-the-counter energy derivatives market. It operates as a financial technology company. The company offers YJ ENERGY, an energy-trading platform, which enables user to enhance, consolidate, and streamline OTC energy-trading activities. YellowJacket Software was founded by Greg Campbell and Jacob Pechenik in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Pontiflex, Inc.
 Pontiflex, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Pontiflex, Inc. operates a mobile advertising platform. It helps advertisers build engaged e-mail audiences and social communities through transparent cost-per-lead advertising. The firm's product AdLeads provides cost-per-lead mobile advertising solution for advertisers to connect with and engage new customers. It offers an online platform that offers different publishers, advertisers, and agencies a point of connection for cost per lead media buying, management, and optimization. The company serves customers across verticals, such as retail, travel, food and restaurant, media, and professional services. Pontiflex was founded by Zephrin Lasker, Geoffrey B. Grauer and Roshan Bangera in March 2006 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Commercial Services |
Mobile Commons, Inc.
 Mobile Commons, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mobile Commons, Inc. provides mobile software services. Its products include platform which helps to communicate with people and engaging actions. The firm also provides services which include support services for instantly launching the campaigns and access for database on demand. The company was founded by Jed Alpert, Benjamin Stein and Christopher Muscarella in 2007 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Technology Services |
RealDirect, Inc.
RealDirect, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services RealDirect, Inc. provides online real estate technology and brokerage services. The firm gives home buyers and sellers a way to buy and sell residential real estate. The site provides the web-based, data-driven marketing platform for New York homeowners to maximize their net proceeds from the sale of residential real estate. The company was founded by Marat Stary, Douglas Perlson and Michelle Pae in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Truveris, Inc.
Truveris, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Truveris, Inc. provides health information technology services. It products include TruGuard is a proprietary technology validates claim payment accuracy, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages pharmacy spend. The company was founded by Leon Greene, Anthony J. Loiacono, Thomas Andrew Staloch, Kristin Begley and Justin E. Greene in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Services |
Informous, Inc.
 Informous, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Informous, Inc. focuses on the packaging industry, using an Amazon-like recommendations engine to showcase products to potential buyers through spec sheets, demonstration videos, and catalogs. The company was founded on June 1, 2004 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Technology Services |
Thinkful, Inc.
 Thinkful, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Thinkful, Inc. provides online education services for professionals. It also provides curricula to structure its learning and mentorship to accelerate it. The company was founded by Daniel Friedman and Darrell Silver in October 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
KPMG LLP
 KPMG LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
ABN AMRO Private Equity
 ABN AMRO Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance ABN AMRO Private Equity (AAPE) is a private equity firm located in Chicago. The firm is a subsidiary of ABM AMRO Asset Management Holdings, Inc., itself a subsidiary of ABN AMRO Holding NV (NYSE: ABN) | Finance |
HomeSphere LLC
 HomeSphere LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services HomeSphere LLC develops and manages homebuilding services with digital solutions. It offers its solutions for home builders, manufacturers, and distributors. The company was founded by James H. Waldrop in 1999 and is headquartered in Lakewood, CO. | Commercial Services |
Sterling Fund Management LLC
 Sterling Fund Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sterling Fund Management LLC (Sterling Partners) is a Private Equity firm founded in 1983 by Eric Becker, Michael Bronfein, Shoshana M. Vernick, Jeff Elburn. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
GSA Venture Partners LLC
 GSA Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance GSA Venture Partners LLC is a venture capital firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of GCP Capital Partners Holdings LLC. They were founded in 2006 as the result of the merger of Greenhill Capital Partners, the former merchant banking division of Greenhill & Co., Inc. (NYSE: GHL), and Silicon Valley Venture Partners LLC | Finance |
| Greenhill SAVP LP | Finance |
Emerging Media Group, Inc.
 Emerging Media Group, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Emerging Media Group, Inc. operated as an online advertising and digital media management platform. The company was founded by Mark E. Kahn in 2006 and was headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Lendio, Inc.
Lendio, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Lendio, Inc. operates as an online loan application and lending platform. It provides information on business loan types such as acquisition loan, business financing, cash advance, commercial real estate, equipment financing, microloan, franchise loan, start-up loan and business loans for women. The company was founded by Brett Child, Brock J. Blake, Levi King and Trent Miskin in 2005 and is headquartered in South Jordan, UT. | Technology Services |
Boston Academic Publishing, Inc.
 Boston Academic Publishing, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Boston Academic Publishing, Inc. publishes academic textbooks in print and electronic format. The firm offers various categories of textbooks such as business and economics, mathematics, sciences and professional and applied sciences. The company was founded by Jeff Shelstad and Eric Frank in 2007 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consumer Services |
Pronoun, Inc.
 Pronoun, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Pronoun, Inc. operates as an eBook publisher. It offers eBook creation, eBook distribution, sales tracking for any of retailer accounts, print on demand, marketing and public relations, cover design, copy editing, and book scanning. The firm also provides content from writers, and professionally shot and edited videos by filmmakers. Its platform enables to read books, watch videos, and connect with authors and friends through social media. Pronoun was founded by Bradley J. Inman and Matthew Cavnar in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
The Daily Meal Ventures, Inc.
The Daily Meal Ventures, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services The Daily Meal Ventures, Inc. develops digitally enabled media sites. The firm’s properties include The Daily Meal and The Active Times. The company was founded by James J. Spanfeller, Jr. in June 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Suzy, Inc.
Suzy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Suzy, Inc. engages in the provision of software-as-a-service based social influence marketing platform. It offers innovation, research and insights, marketing, brand, and content. The company was founded by Dan Lafontaine, Brandon Evans, Kareem Kouddous, and Matt Britton in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Tribeca Venture Partners LLC
Tribeca Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tribeca Venture Partners LLC (Tribeca Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Brian Hirsch and Chip Meakem. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
ShopKeep, Inc.
 ShopKeep, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ShopKeep, Inc. engages in the provision of cloud commerce platform. It offers POS software, POS hardware, e-commerce, payment processing, capital, and invoices. The company was founded by David Olk, Jason Richelson, and Amy Bennett in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Coinsetter, Inc.
 Coinsetter, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Coinsetter, Inc. operated a forex trading platform for bitcoin. The company was founded by Jaron S. Lukasiewicz, Marshall Swatt and Yo Sub Kwon in 2012 and headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
AnyoneGame, Inc.
 AnyoneGame, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services AnyoneGame, Inc. develops a mobile game that allows consumers to sing songs karaoke style and share them with friends and strangers. The firm develops a new way to connect with people using their voice. It allows users to challenge each other in a karaoke sing-off and guess each others' songs in the addictive social game. The company was founded by Sergey Fedorov, Alec S. Andronikov and Roddy Richards in May 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
CommonBond, Inc.
 CommonBond, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance CommonBond, Inc. provides online loans for students. It offers undergraduate student loan, graduate student loan, MBA student loan and student loan refinancing for business. The company was founded by David Klein, Jessup Shean, and Michael Taormina in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Visibly, Inc.
 Visibly, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Visibly, Inc. develops a platform to perform an online eye exam. It operates as a healthcare technology firm that offers the convenient and affordable way to get a prescription for glasses and contacts. The firm’s technology provides valid glasses and contact lens prescriptions online from the convenience of home. The company was founded by Aaron Dallek and Steven Lee in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
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