Seán Sebastian
Founder at Birchmere Ventures, Inc.
Profile
Seán Sebastian is a founding partner of Black Tech Nation Ventures, a $50m seed-stage technology venture capital fund investing in Black and other diverse entrepreneurs throughout the U.S.
http://BTN.vc investments include BlendEd, BrightUp and Hive Wealth.
Seán previously founded Birchmere Ventures, a $250m seed-stage venture group whose portfolio companies comprise over $18b in value and have raised over $4b in follow-on capital from co-investors including Accel Partners, Amazon, Alphabet, Andreesen Horowitz, Bain Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Columbia Capital, Comcast Ventures, Drive Capital, First Round Capital, Highland Capital Partners, General Catalyst, Insight Partners, Intel Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Maveron, NEA, Norwest Venture Partners, Reach Capital, Salesforce, Sapphire Ventures, Softbank, and Volition Capital.
Notable Birchmere investments include Altru (acquired by iCIMS), CoManage (acquired by Syndesis), Cvent (IPO, acquired by Vista Equity), CyOptics (acquired by Avago), Eargo (IPO), Encentiv Energy, FreeMarkets (IPO, acquired by Ariba), Gem (acquired by BlockDaemon), Healthie, Idelic, JazzHR (acquired by Jobvite), Knova Software (IPO), LegalSifter, Mediasite (acquired by Sonic Foundry), Modsy, Neolinear (acquired by Cadence Design Systems), NoWait (acquired by Yelp!), Paper, PresenceLearning, Sleeper, SPIDR Tech (acquired by Versaterm), TenMarks (acquired by Amazon), and The Zebra.
Seán holds an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy NY) and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Worcester MA).
Seán’s current and prior civic commitments include board roles at 3 Rivers Venture Fair, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Pittsburgh Technology Council, Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative, Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association, Tull Family Theater, and WYEP-FM.
Seán Sebastian active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Birchmere Ventures, Inc.
 Birchmere Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Birchmere Ventures Inc (Birchmere Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in the year 1996 by Ned Renzi and Sean Sebastian. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with an additional office in San Francisco. | Founder | 2010-11-01 |
Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (Pennsylvania)
 Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (Pennsylvania) Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures specialty polymers. It offers block copolymers, polymeric materials, methacrylates, acrylates, styrenes, vinyl pyridine reagents, ligands and catalyst removal resins. The company was founded by Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, Patrick McCarthy and James Spanswick in 2006 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Idelic, Inc.
 Idelic, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Idelic, Inc. engages in the provision of software enterprise solutions for transportation fleets. It offers driver application which prescribes pro-active actions before accidents happen. The company was founded by Hayden Cardiff, Nick Bartel, and Andrew Russell and is headquartered in Pittsburg, PA. | Director/Board Member | 2017-09-28 |
BTNV Management, LLC
 BTNV Management, LLC Investment ManagersFinance BTNV Management, LLC (BTNV) is an venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Kelauni Jasmyn Cook. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Private Equity Investor | 2020-12-31 |
Former positions of Seán Sebastian
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
LogicLibrary, Inc.
 LogicLibrary, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services LogicLibrary is the leading provider of software and services that make it possible for enterprises to manage and reuse Software Development Assets (SDAs). The company's patented technology provides a comprehensive and collaborative approach for creating, migrating and integrating enterprise applications for use in service-oriented architecture, software reuse and other software development initiatives. | Director/Board Member | 2012-05-16 |
| PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1995-12-30 |
International Systems Services, Inc.
 International Systems Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Palladium Group Holdings, Inc., International Systems Services, Inc. provides strategic consulting services. The company is based in Pompano Beach, FL. The company was founded by Juan R. Rodriguez. International Systems Services was acquired by Renaissance Solutions, Inc. on December 31, 1996 for $56.90 million. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1993-12-30 |
GXS Ltd.
 GXS Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services GXS Ltd. provides on-demand supply chain management and ecommerce solutions. Its services include managed, transact messaging, expert operations, direct integration, active applications, edge software and GXS freeway EDI software. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Sunbury-on-Thames, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 1991-12-30 |
| American Management Systems, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Seán Sebastian
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Masters Business Admin |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 18 |
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| American Management Systems, Inc. | Technology Services |
Sonic Foundry Media Systems, Inc.
 Sonic Foundry Media Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Sonic Foundry Media Systems, Inc. develops automated rich media publishing, management, and access software solutions. The company is headquartered in Wexford, PA. | Technology Services |
Lightningcast, Inc.
 Lightningcast, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Lightningcast, Inc. provides technology that enables broadband audio & video marketing, branding and advertising. It enables owners and distributors of broadband audio and video to maximize their revenue potential by providing content & ad insertion, campaign management and reporting, targeting & auditing, audience measurement & analytics, streaming operations and support, player enhancements and media management. The company was founded in 1999 by Tom Des Jardins and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Technology Services |
NoWait, Inc.
 NoWait, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services NoWait, Inc. offers a software for the hospitality industry. The company was founded by Richard Colvin, Luke Panza, Robert Myer IV, and James Belt in 2010 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Technology Services |
General Electric Information Services
 General Electric Information Services Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Part of Open Text Corp., General Electric Information Services is a diversified manufacturer of high-tech products. The company is based in Fairfield, CT. | Electronic Technology |
International Systems Services, Inc.
International Systems Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Palladium Group Holdings, Inc., International Systems Services, Inc. provides strategic consulting services. The company is based in Pompano Beach, FL. The company was founded by Juan R. Rodriguez. International Systems Services was acquired by Renaissance Solutions, Inc. on December 31, 1996 for $56.90 million. | Commercial Services |
CyOptics, Inc.
 CyOptics, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology CyOptics, Inc. designs, develops and markets optical chips and components. It designs, develops and markets a line of InP optical chips and components for integration into access, metro and long-haul communications systems. The firm also provides contract design, foundry and packaging services. The company was founded by Uzi Koren, Micah Zimmerman, Mansur Roni and Yair Halpren in January 1999 and is headquartered in Allentown, PA. | Electronic Technology |
Telford Group Ltd.
 Telford Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Telford Group Ltd. provides services to the civil engineering industry, groundwork contractors, house builders and commercial builders. The firm specializes in welding, welder supplies and welder training. The company is headquartered in Telford, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Birchmere Ventures, Inc.
Birchmere Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Birchmere Ventures Inc (Birchmere Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in the year 1996 by Ned Renzi and Sean Sebastian. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with an additional office in San Francisco. | Finance |
LogicLibrary, Inc.
LogicLibrary, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services LogicLibrary is the leading provider of software and services that make it possible for enterprises to manage and reuse Software Development Assets (SDAs). The company's patented technology provides a comprehensive and collaborative approach for creating, migrating and integrating enterprise applications for use in service-oriented architecture, software reuse and other software development initiatives. | Technology Services |
Helomics Corp.
 Helomics Corp. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Helomics Corp. provides cancer care development and treatment consulting services. Its products include chemoFx, biospeciFx, geneFx colon and geneFx lung. It also offers research and development services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Health Services |
Zea2 LLC
 Zea2 LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Zea2 LLC offers cellulose-based biorefinery platform that is designed to produce advanced fuels and intermediate chemicals. It aims to address the yield and carbon dioxide problems associated with traditional and cellulosic based processes. The company was founded by Timothy J. Eggeman in 2002 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ. | Commercial Services |
Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association
 Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association (PVCA) is an organization that advocates for early-stage investors and fosters relationships among parties united in purpose to create a more vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial community. The organization is based in Bridgeville, PA. The PVCA offers a variety of dynamic networking, educational, finance, and social outings throughout the year, including the nationally renowned 3 Rivers Venture Fair. | Commercial Services |
GXS Ltd.
GXS Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services GXS Ltd. provides on-demand supply chain management and ecommerce solutions. Its services include managed, transact messaging, expert operations, direct integration, active applications, edge software and GXS freeway EDI software. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Sunbury-on-Thames, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (Pennsylvania)
Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (Pennsylvania) Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures specialty polymers. It offers block copolymers, polymeric materials, methacrylates, acrylates, styrenes, vinyl pyridine reagents, ligands and catalyst removal resins. The company was founded by Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, Patrick McCarthy and James Spanswick in 2006 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Process Industries |
| US Air Force | Government |
Idelic, Inc.
Idelic, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Idelic, Inc. engages in the provision of software enterprise solutions for transportation fleets. It offers driver application which prescribes pro-active actions before accidents happen. The company was founded by Hayden Cardiff, Nick Bartel, and Andrew Russell and is headquartered in Pittsburg, PA. | Technology Services |
BTNV Management, LLC
BTNV Management, LLC Investment ManagersFinance BTNV Management, LLC (BTNV) is an venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Kelauni Jasmyn Cook. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
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