VSpring
| Salt Lake City 2795 East Cottonwood Parkway Suite 360 Salt Lake City, UT 84121 (801)-942-8999 |
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| vSpring Capital website |
Background
vSpring Capital was founded in 2000 and has approximately $200 million under management. The firm typically makes seed and early-stage investments in the technology and life science sectors, primarily in the Intermountain West region of the U.S.
Key Contacts
- Dr. Dinesh Patel (Managing Director): Dr. Patel co-founded vSpring Capital in 2000 and is responsible for the firm's investments in the life science sector. Prior to co-founding vSpring Capital, he held positions at Ashni Naturaceuticals, Salus Therapeutics, and TheraTech. He was also an angel investor in over 20 technology and biotechnology companies. He currently serves on the Board of the Utah Policy Partnership and was also recently appointed the Chairman of the USTAR Governing Authority Board. Dr. Patel has received a PhD in Physical Pharmacy from the University of Michigan. Contact information: dinesh@vspring.com
- Ed Ekstrom (Managing Director): Prior to co-founding vSpring Capital, Mr. Ekstrom held positions at Intel Capital, LANSystems, CeriSyn, and Cericor. He is also currently a Director at the Economic Development Corporation of Utah. Mr. Ekstrom has received an M.B.A. from Westminster College. Contact information: ed@vspring.com
- Paul Ahlstrom (Managing Director): Prior to co-founding vSpring Capital, Mr. Ahlstrom served as C.E.O. of Knowlix. He currently serves on the Boards of Aeroprise, Cogito, S5 Wireless, DriveSafety, and Senforce and is also on the executive committee of the University of Utah's Technology Commercialization Advisory Board. He has led vSpring Capital's efforts in New Mexico and also serves on the Board of New Mexico Community Capital. Mr. Ahlstrom has received a B.A. in Communications from Brigham Young University. Contact information: paul@vspring.com
- Scott Petty (Managing Director): Prior to co-founding vSpring Capital, Mr. Petty served as C.O.O. of Zuka Juice. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Lassonde New Venture Development Center at the University of Utah. Mr. Petty has received a B.S. in Economics from Brigham Young University. Contact information: scott@vspring.com
Top Co-Investors
Apax Partners, Domain Associates, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Intel Capital, Kleiner Perkins, UV Partners, Venrock Associates, Wasatch Ventures
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