Michael Craig Gruber
Fondateur chez K4 Ventures LLC
Profil
Michael Craig Gruber is the founder of K4 Ventures LLC (founded in 2006) and Opson, Inc. (founded in 2007).
He is currently the Director at The Grow Foundry California, LLC, a Partner at Independence Equity Management LLC (since 2008), the Managing Partner at Salveo Capital LLC (since 2016), and the Managing Partner at JLS Fund (since 2021).
Previously, he held positions such as Director & Private Placement at RainMaker Securities LLC (2012-2017), Board Director & Observer at Intellihot, Inc. (2012-2015), Board Director at ASC Liquidation Corp.
(2014-2021), Board Director & Observer at Are You A Human, Inc. (2014-2017), Board Director at EatStreet, Inc. (2013-2015), Board Director at KitoTech Medical, Inc. (2015-2017), Director at Silicon Investor (1996-1997), Director at Taproot Ventures (2000-2002), Managing Director at Scius Capital Group LLC (2005-2012), Board of Director at Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. (2011-2014), Member Board of Directors & Observer at Safe Deposit Box Insurance Coverage LLC (2015-2018), Product Marketing Manager at Intuit, Inc. (1997-1999), Vice President at Prism Technologies Group, Inc. (1999-2000), Advisor at DailyDAC LLC (2011-2013), and President at Keiretsu Forum LLC (2002-2006).
He is also a Partner at Northport Investments LLC and an Advisor at Factory Physics, Inc. (2008-2015), Venturelab AG (2009-2016), Music Dealers LLC (2010), Telecom Management Group LLC (2009), and Nuvention Energy (2009-2021).
He obtained an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1990 and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management in 1996.
Postes actifs de Michael Craig Gruber
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Independence Equity Management LLC
 Independence Equity Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Independence Equity Management LLC (Independence Equity Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | 01/04/2008 |
K4 Ventures LLC
 K4 Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance K4 Ventures LLC (Cornerstone Angels) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Michael Craig Gruber and Laurence Kent Hayward. The firm is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. | Fondateur | 01/02/2006 |
Salveo Capital LLC
 Salveo Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Salveo Capital LLC (Salveo Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Alex Thiersch and John Dohm. The firm is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | 01/07/2016 |
The Grow Foundry California, LLC
 The Grow Foundry California, LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Part of Altum Investments, Inc., The Grow Foundry California, LLC is a cannabis company that creates luxury edibles and topicals for both medicinal and adult-use markets. The company is based in Denver, CO and sets the standard for world-class quality and accessible luxury, earning prestigious awards in multiple markets for its products. Established in 2015, the women-led and -operated company delivers consistent cannabinoid dosing and artistically crafted cannabis products. The CEO is Maigread Eichten. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
JLS Fund
 JLS Fund Investment ManagersFinance JLS Fund (JLS Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 01/02/2021 |
Anciens postes connus de Michael Craig Gruber
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
| Nuvention Energy | Consultant / Advisor | 31/10/2021 |
ASC Liquidation Corp.
 ASC Liquidation Corp. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services ASC Liquidation Corp. provided wastewater management services. It produced beta-glucan for animal feed to improve immune system. The company was founded by John Rice, Jeffrey Lebrun, Robert Levine, and Geoffrey Paul Horst on June 12, 2009 and was headquartered in Plymouth, MI. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 31/10/2021 |
Safe Deposit Box Insurance Coverage LLC
 Safe Deposit Box Insurance Coverage LLC Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Safe Deposit Box Insurance Coverage LLC provides insurance coverage to safe deposit box holders for their box contents. It offers insurance coverage to the box holders for non-controlled perils including outside robbery or burglary, terrorist act, fire, explosion, flood, hurricane and earthquake or other natural disaster. The company was founded by Jerry Pluard in 2011 and is headquartered in Elgin, IL. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 31/12/2018 |
KitoTech Medical, Inc.
 KitoTech Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology KitoTech Medical, Inc. operates as a medical device company which develops medical products based on its proprietary micro staple technology platform. It specializes in wound closure, patient care, emergency laceration, surgery, skin closure device, and biotechnology. The company was founded by Ronald J. Berenson and Marco Rolandi in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 31/08/2017 |
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Formation de Michael Craig Gruber
| University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
| Kellogg School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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| Sociétés cotées | 2 |
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| INTUIT INC. | Technology Services |
| PRISM TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. | Technology Services |
| Entreprise privées | 25 |
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Rainmaker Securities LLC
 Rainmaker Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance RainMaker Securities LLC operates as a merchant banking platform. The firm engages in private equity market making, private equity capital formation and private corporate M&A. The company was founded by Glenn Anderson in 2004 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Intellihot, Inc.
 Intellihot, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Intellihot, Inc. manufactures tankless water heater systems for residential and commercial applications. Its system incorporates advanced control logic, sensors, remote monitoring, self-cleaning and self-learning capabilities, which combined with other patent-pending features enable instant and continuous hot water. The firm offers water heater systems in various models for installation in homes, salons, schools, federal facilities, apartments, offices, car washes, restaurants and hospitals. The company was founded by Sridhar Deivasigamani and Sivaprasad Akasam in 2009 and is headquartered in Galesburg, IL. | Producer Manufacturing |
ASC Liquidation Corp.
ASC Liquidation Corp. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services ASC Liquidation Corp. provided wastewater management services. It produced beta-glucan for animal feed to improve immune system. The company was founded by John Rice, Jeffrey Lebrun, Robert Levine, and Geoffrey Paul Horst on June 12, 2009 and was headquartered in Plymouth, MI. | Industrial Services |
Are You A Human, Inc.
 Are You A Human, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Are You A Human, Inc. engages in the development of an online human verification tools. Its solutions include real time human detection, pre-bid solutions, and Verified Human Whitelist. The firm has developed a game-based human authentication platform that replaces the distorted text images known as CAPTCHAs. The company was founded by Reid M. Tatoris, Benjamin Blackmer, Taylor J. Paxton and Biswaroop Palit in 2011 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Commercial Services |
EatStreet, Inc.
 EatStreet, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services EatStreet, Inc. provides online local food delivery service that connects users with favorite restaurants. Its online restaurant listing shows all the diners in a defined area and allows users to order for delivery and pickup online. The company was founded by Matt Howard, Eric Martell, and Alex Wyler in 2009 and is headquartered in Madison, WI. | Technology Services |
KitoTech Medical, Inc.
KitoTech Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology KitoTech Medical, Inc. operates as a medical device company which develops medical products based on its proprietary micro staple technology platform. It specializes in wound closure, patient care, emergency laceration, surgery, skin closure device, and biotechnology. The company was founded by Ronald J. Berenson and Marco Rolandi in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Health Technology |
| DailyDAC LLC | |
Silicon Investor
 Silicon Investor Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Avantax, Inc., Silicon Investor is an American company that has developed an investing-based Web site. The company is located in the US. Silicon Investor was acquired by Go2Net, Inc., part of Avantax, Inc. from October 12, 2000 on June 24, 1998 for $33.91 million. | Technology Services |
Taproot Ventures
 Taproot Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2000, Taproot Ventures is a venture capital firm located in Jefferson, Missouri | Finance |
| Scius Capital Group LLC | |
Association for Corporate Growth, Inc.
 Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. is a global organization founded in 1954 by Kenneth S. Berryman and David H. Brenner. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Canada, and the United States. The company's mission is to drive middle-market growth and it serves 90,000 investors, executives, lenders, and advisers to growing middle-market companies. The company's core focus is on middle-market M&A, with more than 25 years of sell-side and buy-side advisory experience, closing more than 200 transactions with a combined value of more than $1 billion. The company also publishes Middle Market Growth, the official publication of the Association for Corporate Growth, which includes a print magazine, website, weekly e-newsletter, and daily newsfeed. The CEO of the company since 2019 is Brent A. Baxter. | Commercial Services |
Keiretsu Forum LLC
 Keiretsu Forum LLC Investment ManagersFinance Keiretsu Forum LLC operates as private equity fund. The firm serves to private equity angel investors, venture capitalists and corporate and institutional investors. The company was founded by Randy Williams in September 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Northport Investments LLC
 Northport Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Northport Investments LLC is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1996 by David T Shelby. The firm is headquartered in Northfield. | Finance |
| Factory Physics, Inc. | |
Independence Equity Management LLC
Independence Equity Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Independence Equity Management LLC (Independence Equity Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. | Finance |
Venturelab AG
 Venturelab AG Investment ManagersFinance Venturelab AG (Venturelab) is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in Schliren, Switzerland. The firm was founded by Beat Schillig and Jordi Monserrat in 2001. | Finance |
Music Dealers LLC
 Music Dealers LLC Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Music Dealers LLC operates as a music licensing platform providing pre-cleared music and custom song creation for content creators. The firm is the place for Advertising Agencies, TV Shows, Major Films, Documentaries, Radio, TV ad campaigns, Video Games, Business Promotions, YouTube and GoPro Videos. The company was founded by Jonathan Sheinkop, Eric Sheinkop and John Williamson on September 29, 2008 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Safe Deposit Box Insurance Coverage LLC
Safe Deposit Box Insurance Coverage LLC Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Safe Deposit Box Insurance Coverage LLC provides insurance coverage to safe deposit box holders for their box contents. It offers insurance coverage to the box holders for non-controlled perils including outside robbery or burglary, terrorist act, fire, explosion, flood, hurricane and earthquake or other natural disaster. The company was founded by Jerry Pluard in 2011 and is headquartered in Elgin, IL. | Finance |
AOTMP, Inc.
 AOTMP, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications AOTMP, Inc. provides telecom management services. Its solutions include research and advisory, performance scoring and analytics, vendor solution diagnostic and certification and events and programs. The company was founded by Tim Lybrook in 2003 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Communications |
Salveo Capital LLC
Salveo Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Salveo Capital LLC (Salveo Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Alex Thiersch and John Dohm. The firm is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. | Finance |
The Grow Foundry California, LLC
The Grow Foundry California, LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Part of Altum Investments, Inc., The Grow Foundry California, LLC is a cannabis company that creates luxury edibles and topicals for both medicinal and adult-use markets. The company is based in Denver, CO and sets the standard for world-class quality and accessible luxury, earning prestigious awards in multiple markets for its products. Established in 2015, the women-led and -operated company delivers consistent cannabinoid dosing and artistically crafted cannabis products. The CEO is Maigread Eichten. | Retail Trade |
JLS Fund
JLS Fund Investment ManagersFinance JLS Fund (JLS Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
| Opson, Inc. | |
| Nuvention Energy | |
K4 Ventures LLC
K4 Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance K4 Ventures LLC (Cornerstone Angels) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Michael Craig Gruber and Laurence Kent Hayward. The firm is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. | Finance |