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Richard Brekka is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Second Alpha.
He is a passionate spokesman for the importance of secondary investing to the overall health of the innovation economy.
For more than twenty years, Richard has invested in growth-oriented tech companies – particularly software-as-a-service, mobile content, communication services and Internet opportunities.
He currently serves on the board of TeraGo Networks (TSX: TGO) and is a board observer to Prove Identity, Inc. Previously, Rich served on the boards of Appia Communications (acquired by CallTower), AVST (acquired by StoneCalibre), TouchCommerce (acquired by Nuance Communications (NASD: NUAN)), Sixth Sense Media (acquired by Evolving Systems), The Guild (acquired by Digital Fuel Capital) and SeaPass (acquired by Internet Capital Group).
Richard holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
Postes actifs de Richard Brekka
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Cloud Floor Corp.
Cloud Floor Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides a cloud based systems management platform for enterprises | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 22/03/2011 |
Second Alpha Partners LLC
Second Alpha Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Second Alpha Partners invests in middle market companies located in the United States and Canada with revenues of at least USD 20 million. The firm focuses on sectors such as technology, media and telecommunications. It participates in secondary, growth, later stage, recapitalization, and restructuring transactions. It acts as a lead investor. | Fondateur | 01/09/2012 |
Anciens postes connus de Richard Brekka
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
| TERAGO INC. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 15/06/2023 |
Appia Communications, Inc.
Appia Communications, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides Internet and computer systems services | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/03/2018 |
Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, Inc.
Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops enterprise communications software solutions | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/11/2017 |
TeraGo Networks, Inc.
TeraGo Networks, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless broadband data communications services | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 27/07/2017 |
TouchCommerce, Inc.
TouchCommerce, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online marketing solutions | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/08/2016 |
Formation de Richard Brekka
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 26 |
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Cibc Wood Gundy Ventures, Inc. | |
RateIntegration, Inc.
RateIntegration, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides real-time mobile marketing, loyalty, and advertising solutions | Technology Services |
TouchCommerce, Inc.
TouchCommerce, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online marketing solutions | Technology Services |
Appia Communications, Inc.
Appia Communications, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides Internet and computer systems services | Technology Services |
Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, Inc.
Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops enterprise communications software solutions | Technology Services |
Mobile Armor, Inc.
Mobile Armor, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and markets software with a data security system | Technology Services |
TeraGo, Inc.
TeraGo, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless broadband communication services | Communications |
Cloud Floor Corp.
Cloud Floor Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides a cloud based systems management platform for enterprises | Commercial Services |
University of Southern California
University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Loral Orion Network Systems, Inc.
Loral Orion Network Systems, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates an iternational satellite communications system | Communications |
TeraGo Networks, Inc.
TeraGo Networks, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless broadband data communications services | Communications |
Gomez, Inc.
Gomez, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides website management services | Technology Services |
Chase Capital
Chase Capital Major BanksFinance Commercial banking | Finance |
Guild.com, Inc.
Guild.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a learning platform that offers classes, programs and degrees | Technology Services |
Transit Communications Corp.
Transit Communications Corp. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides digital specialized mobile radio services | Communications |
Overtone, Inc.
Overtone, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides customer support software solutions | Technology Services |
Artful Home LLC
Artful Home LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Retails online art and fine craft items | Technology Services |
The University of Chicago
The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Swiss Bank Corp. (New York)
Swiss Bank Corp. (New York) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides banking and investment services | Finance |
Dolphin Equity Partners LP
Dolphin Equity Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Dolphin specializes in investing in emerging communications, marketing and media services, enterprise services, and technology companies operating primarily in the US, Canada and the UK. The firm seeks to obtain significant equity positions in expansion-stage companies poised for substantial growth. Although their preference is for expansion stage companies, they may opportunistically consider early-stage investments, recapitalizations and buyouts. | Finance |
June Media, Inc.
June Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a content provider for women | Technology Services |
BOLT Solutions, Inc.
BOLT Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Offers online sales and client service platform for anyone to sell or buy insurance online | Technology Services |
Adapt Media, Inc.
Adapt Media, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides wireless outdoor advertising solutions | Commercial Services |
Epic Cycle Interactive, Inc.
Epic Cycle Interactive, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides software, web, email and wireless services | Technology Services |
Enpocket, Inc. | |
Second Alpha Partners LLC
Second Alpha Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Second Alpha Partners invests in middle market companies located in the United States and Canada with revenues of at least USD 20 million. The firm focuses on sectors such as technology, media and telecommunications. It participates in secondary, growth, later stage, recapitalization, and restructuring transactions. It acts as a lead investor. | Finance |
















