Donald Scifres
Founder at SDL Ventures LLC
Profile
Donald Ray Scifres is the founder of SDL Ventures LLC, which was founded in 2003, where he holds the title of Managing Director.
He is also the founder of VisionTech Partners LLC, which was founded in 2013, where he holds the title of co general partner.
Dr. Scifres's current job(s) include being a Director at selectION, Inc., a Board of Directors Member and Vice-Chairperson at Lutheran Church Extension Fund since 2017, the President-Mergers, Acquisitions & Investments at Kerauno LLC since 2018, and an Investor & Advisor at Internxt Universal Technologies SL since 2018.
Dr. Scifres's former job(s) include being a Board of Directors Member and Investor at Bloomerang LLC from 2012 to 2020, a Principal at Xerox Corp.
from 1972 to 1983, a Principal at SDL, Inc. from 1983 to 2003, a senior vice president/coo & board member at Courseload, Inc. from 2009 to 2012, an Investor and Board of Advisors Member at 250ok, Inc. from 2012 to 2020, an Investor and Board of Advisors Member at SmarterHQ, Inc. from 2011 to 2020, a Board observer at App Press LLC from 2014 to 2017, and a vice president at ANGEL Learning, Inc. from 2007 to 2009.
Dr. Scifres's education history includes an undergraduate degree from Purdue University and graduate and doctorate degrees from the University of Illinois.
Donald Scifres active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
SDL Ventures LLC
 SDL Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance SDL Ventures LLC (SDL Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Don D. Scifres and Mike L. Foster. The firm is headquartered in Los Altos, California. | Founder | 2010-11-16 |
selectION, Inc.
 selectION, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology selectION, Inc. provides a technology platform to develop peptide blockers for ion channels. The company was founded by Andreas Klostermann and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Kerauno LLC
 Kerauno LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Kerauno LLC provides communication software services. It offers unified communications, text engagement, and intelligent workflow. The company was founded by Jason Ross and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2017-12-31 |
VisionTech Partners LLC
 VisionTech Partners LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance VisionTech Partners LLC provides investment services to angel investors. It focuses on bringing together high net-worth individuals interested in learning about and participating in unique investment opportunities in early-stage growth companies. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Founder | 2013-02-28 |
| Lutheran Church Extension Fund | Director/Board Member | 2016-12-31 |
Internxt Universal Technologies SL
 Internxt Universal Technologies SL Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Internxt Universal Technologies SL provides cloud storage services. It offers cloud computing, cloud infrastructure, block chain, information technology and Internet services. The company was founded by Fran Villalba Segarra and is headquartered in Valencia, Spain. | Consultant / Advisor | 2017-12-31 |
Former positions of Donald Scifres
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SmarterHQ, Inc.
 SmarterHQ, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SmarterHQ, Inc. operates a customer intelligence driven cross-channel marketing platform. It enables retailers to leverage customer insights and experiences to create and execute the industries profitable cross channel marketing programs. The company was founded by Angel Morales and Dean W. Abbott in 2010 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-30 |
Bloomerang LLC
 Bloomerang LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Bloomerang LLC provides simple donor database and fundraising software solution. It helps nonprofit organizations to reach, engage and retain the advocates they depend on. The company was founded by Ross Hendrickson, Jay B. Love, Rob Signorell and Melissa Signorelli in August 2012 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Director/Board Member | 2020-09-29 |
250ok, Inc.
 250ok, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services 250ok, Inc. provides email management software for businesses. It offers email marketing and email operations. Its products include 250ok Inbox, 250ok Reputation, 250ok DMARC, 250ok Design, and 250ok Analytics. The company was founded by Greg Kraios and Ryan Seth Pfenninger in 2011 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Director/Board Member | 2020-03-30 |
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Training of Donald Scifres
| Purdue University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Illinois | Doctorate Degree |
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| Private companies | 14 |
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Xerox Corp.
 Xerox Corp. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Xerox Corp. engages in the integration of paper and digital products. The firm offers home, office, office laser, multifunction and all in one printer, digital sheet-fed printing presses and scanner. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT. | Electronic Technology |
SDL, Inc.
 SDL, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Part of RWS Holdings Plc, SDL, Inc. is a semiconductor and related products manufacturer. The company is based in San Jose, CA. The company was founded in 1983 by Hsing Kung. SDL was acquired by Viavi Solutions, Inc. on February 13, 2001 for $13,495.94 million. | Electronic Technology |
Courseload, Inc.
 Courseload, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Courseload, Inc. distributes eTexts and digital course materials. The company is based in Indianapolis, IN. The company was founded by Alan R. Dennis, Mickey Levitan. Courseload was acquired by Unizin on July 20, 2015. | Commercial Services |
250ok, Inc.
250ok, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services 250ok, Inc. provides email management software for businesses. It offers email marketing and email operations. Its products include 250ok Inbox, 250ok Reputation, 250ok DMARC, 250ok Design, and 250ok Analytics. The company was founded by Greg Kraios and Ryan Seth Pfenninger in 2011 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Technology Services |
Bloomerang LLC
Bloomerang LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Bloomerang LLC provides simple donor database and fundraising software solution. It helps nonprofit organizations to reach, engage and retain the advocates they depend on. The company was founded by Ross Hendrickson, Jay B. Love, Rob Signorell and Melissa Signorelli in August 2012 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Technology Services |
SmarterHQ, Inc.
SmarterHQ, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SmarterHQ, Inc. operates a customer intelligence driven cross-channel marketing platform. It enables retailers to leverage customer insights and experiences to create and execute the industries profitable cross channel marketing programs. The company was founded by Angel Morales and Dean W. Abbott in 2010 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Technology Services |
App Press LLC
 App Press LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services App Press LLC creates tools to design and publish custom mobile applications. Its services include app prototyping and custom app development. The company was founded by Grant Glas and Kevin Smith and is headquartered in | Technology Services |
ANGEL Learning, Inc.
 ANGEL Learning, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ANGEL Learning, Inc. develops and markets enterprise learning software. It offers ANGEL Learning Management Suite and the ANGEL ePortfolio system. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Technology Services |
SDL Ventures LLC
SDL Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance SDL Ventures LLC (SDL Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Don D. Scifres and Mike L. Foster. The firm is headquartered in Los Altos, California. | Finance |
selectION, Inc.
selectION, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology selectION, Inc. provides a technology platform to develop peptide blockers for ion channels. The company was founded by Andreas Klostermann and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
| Lutheran Church Extension Fund | |
VisionTech Partners LLC
VisionTech Partners LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance VisionTech Partners LLC provides investment services to angel investors. It focuses on bringing together high net-worth individuals interested in learning about and participating in unique investment opportunities in early-stage growth companies. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Finance |
Kerauno LLC
Kerauno LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Kerauno LLC provides communication software services. It offers unified communications, text engagement, and intelligent workflow. The company was founded by Jason Ross and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Technology Services |
Internxt Universal Technologies SL
Internxt Universal Technologies SL Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Internxt Universal Technologies SL provides cloud storage services. It offers cloud computing, cloud infrastructure, block chain, information technology and Internet services. The company was founded by Fran Villalba Segarra and is headquartered in Valencia, Spain. | Technology Services |
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