Gus Koven
Founder at Savano Direct Capital Partners LLC
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Gustav H.
Koven is the founder of Savano Direct Capital Partners LLC, founded in 2010, where he holds the title of Chief Compliance Officer.
He is also the founder of SmithDefieux Capital Partners, founded in 2007, where he held the title of Co-Founder & General Partner in 2011.
Mr. Koven's current job is at Wildfields Venture Advisors LLC, where he has been the Managing Member since 2003.
Mr. Koven's former jobs include being a Director at AuthenTec, Inc. from 1999 to 2011, a Managing Director at Knickerbocker LLC from 1999 to 2003, and holding positions at Union Carbide Corp., The Chase Manhattan Bank NA, Chase Manhattan Capital Corp., and Edison Venture Partners LLC.
Mr. Koven's education includes an MBA from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York in 1972 and an undergraduate degree from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1965.
Gus Koven active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfields Venture Advisors LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2002-12-31 |
Savano Direct Capital Partners LLC
 Savano Direct Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Savano Direct Capital Partners LLC (Savano Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm founded by Thomas Smith, Gustav Koven and Bion Ludwig in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | Founder | 2009-12-31 |
Former positions of Gus Koven
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Knickerbocker LLC
 Knickerbocker LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2006, Knickerbocker LLC is a private equity firm located in Hobe Sound, Florida | Private Equity Investor | 2003-12-30 |
Union Carbide Corp.
 Union Carbide Corp. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Union Carbide Corp. engages in the production of chemicals and polymers. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. Its products include polyethylene and polypropylene, ethylene glycol, isopropanol, ethyleneamines, biocides, surfactants, deicing and anti-icing fluids, amines, solution vinyl resins and polyethylene glycols. The company was founded on November 1, 1917 and is headquartered in Seadrift, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Chase Manhattan Bank NA
 The Chase Manhattan Bank NA Major BanksFinance The Chase Manhattan Bank NA operates a commercial banking. It provides financial products, services, and advice, planning and treasury management services. The company is located in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Edison Venture Partners LLC
 Edison Venture Partners LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Edison Venture Partners LLC provides investment advice. The private company is based in Lawrenceville, NJ. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Chase Manhattan Capital Corp. | President | - |
Training of Gus Koven
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Masters Business Admin |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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Union Carbide Corp.
Union Carbide Corp. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Union Carbide Corp. engages in the production of chemicals and polymers. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. Its products include polyethylene and polypropylene, ethylene glycol, isopropanol, ethyleneamines, biocides, surfactants, deicing and anti-icing fluids, amines, solution vinyl resins and polyethylene glycols. The company was founded on November 1, 1917 and is headquartered in Seadrift, TX. | Process Industries |
The Chase Manhattan Bank NA
The Chase Manhattan Bank NA Major BanksFinance The Chase Manhattan Bank NA operates a commercial banking. It provides financial products, services, and advice, planning and treasury management services. The company is located in New York, NY. | Finance |
AuthenTec, Inc.
 AuthenTec, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology AuthenTec, Inc. develops and manufactures biometric sensors. The company was founded by F. Scott Moody and Dale R. Setlak in 1998 and is headquartered in Melbourne, FL. | Electronic Technology |
Knickerbocker LLC
Knickerbocker LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2006, Knickerbocker LLC is a private equity firm located in Hobe Sound, Florida | Finance |
SmithDefieux Capital Partners
 SmithDefieux Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance SmithDefieux Capital Partners (Smith Defieux Cap Prtnrs) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. | Finance |
| Wildfields Venture Advisors LLC | |
| Chase Manhattan Capital Corp. | |
Edison Venture Partners LLC
Edison Venture Partners LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Edison Venture Partners LLC provides investment advice. The private company is based in Lawrenceville, NJ. | Retail Trade |
Savano Direct Capital Partners LLC
Savano Direct Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Savano Direct Capital Partners LLC (Savano Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm founded by Thomas Smith, Gustav Koven and Bion Ludwig in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | Finance |
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