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Meakem Becker Venture Capital functions as an early-stage venture capital firm, deploying capital into nascent companies across the information technology and life sciences sectors. The firm is characterized by its disciplined investment approach, concentrating on identifying and backing promising ventures with strong foundational elements. It seeks to support companies possessing innovative products or services within its areas of focus.
The firm was established in late 2005 by Glen Meakem and Dave Becker. Glen Meakem brought substantial entrepreneurial experience, having co-founded and served as Chairman and CEO of FreeMarkets, an enterprise software and services company. This background, combined with Dave Becker's expertise, informed their venture into early-stage investing, seeking to apply their operational insights to new businesses.
Meakem Becker Venture Capital primarily serves as a strategic partner to the companies it invests in, aiming to nurture their growth. The firm's long-term vision centers on leveraging its founders' deep industry knowledge and entrepreneurial pedigrees to foster the development of compelling products and services, ultimately contributing to advancements in its chosen technological and scientific fields.
Meakem Becker Venture Capital has 4 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $15.0M Other Equity in Schoology in June 2014.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2014 | Schoology | $15.0M Other Equity | Sumeet Jain | FirstMark Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Great Road Holdings |
| Jun 1, 2014 | Schoology | $15.0M Series C | Intel Capital | AngelList, AngelPad, Bling Capital, FirstMark Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Luma Capital Partners, Merak Ventures, Sierra Ventures, The HIT Forge, BEN LIN, Richard Chen, Great Road Holdings |
| Sep 7, 2012 | Spreecast | $7.0M Series A | — | Edward Scott, JR., Gordon Crawford, Sandy Robertson, Stan Shuman, Jeff Richards, Mentortech Ventures |
| Apr 1, 2012 | Schoology | $7.0M Series B | FirstMark Capital, Iskandar Rizal | AngelList, Merak Ventures |