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James Smits
Founder at
Andrena, Inc.
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James P.
Smits is the founder of Andrena, Inc. since 2018, holding the title of Chief Product Officer.
Current jobs include Venture Partner at Beta Bridge Capital Management LLC since 2015 and Venture Partner at Hypothesis Ventures since 2020.
Former jobs include Vice President-Fresh Food Merchandising at SUPERVALU, Inc. in 2009, Vice President-Perishables at Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. from 2009 to 2012, Partner at Tigerlabs LLC from 2012 to 2017, and Venture Partner at Kohfounders Management LLC from 2016 to 2019.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Princeton University.
James Smits active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Andrena, Inc.
 Andrena, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as an internet service provider | Founder | 01/01/2018 |
Beta Bridge Capital Management LLC
 Beta Bridge Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Beta Bridge Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in seed stage transactions. | Private Equity Investor | 01/09/2015 |
Hypothesis Ventures
 Hypothesis Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Hypothesis Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in pre-seed and seed stage capital requirements. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2020 |
Former positions of James Smits
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Kohfounders Management LLC
 Kohfounders Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kohfounders invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2019 |
Tigerlabs LLC
 Tigerlabs LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tigerlabs invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets businesses operating in a wide range of sectors. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Private Equity Investor | 01/05/2017 |
| SUPERVALU INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2009 |
| WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
SUPERVALU, Inc.
 SUPERVALU, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales and retails grocery products | Distribution Services |
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
 Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates as an online and physical supermarkets | Retail Trade |
Princeton University
 Princeton University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Tigerlabs LLC
Tigerlabs LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tigerlabs invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets businesses operating in a wide range of sectors. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Kohfounders Management LLC
Kohfounders Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kohfounders invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Beta Bridge Capital Management LLC
Beta Bridge Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Beta Bridge Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in seed stage transactions. | Finance |
Andrena, Inc.
Andrena, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as an internet service provider | Communications |
Hypothesis Ventures
Hypothesis Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Hypothesis Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in pre-seed and seed stage capital requirements. | Finance |
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