Kent Goldman

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UP Holdings LLC

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Stanford Kent Goldman is the founder of UP Holdings LLC, founded in 2014.
Mr. Goldman is currently Director at Jelli, Inc. Former positions include Director at Yahoo!, Inc. from 2004 to 2007; Director at Catalate Commerce, Inc.; Director at Mashery, Inc.; Director at Continuity Engine, Inc.; Director at Threadflip, Inc.; Analyst at Thomas Weisel Partners LLC from 1999 to 2001; Analyst at Fidelity Private Equity, Inc. from 1996 to 1999; and Partner at First Round Capital from 2012 to 2014.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Cornell University, conferred in 1996.

Kent Goldman active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Jelli, Inc. Jelli, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides cloud-based advertisement platform	Director/Board Member	-
UP Holdings LLC UP Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance Upside Partnership 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 transactions.	Founder	01/01/2014

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Former positions of Kent Goldman

Companies	Position	End
First Round Capital First Round Capital Investment ManagersFinance First Round Capital seeks investment opportunities in technology companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for pre-seed to later stage capital requirement with an investment ranges between USD 0.1 - 20 million and also leads the investments. It makes follow on investment and take board seat requirements.	Private Equity Investor	01/02/2014
Yahoo!, Inc. Yahoo!, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a digital media company that delivers personalized digital content and experiences across devices	Private Equity Investor	31/07/2007
Thomas Weisel Partners LLC Thomas Weisel Partners LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/07/2001
Fidelity Private Equity, Inc. Fidelity Private Equity, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance FCI invests in the form of common equity, preferred stock, or subordinated debt (in conjunction with equity investment) and seeks majority voting control. They take a generalist approach to investing and have a wide background of industry experience, including industrial products and equipment, consumer products, packaging, automotive aftermarket, construction/building materials and supplies, distribution businesses, business services, specialty chemicals, oil and gas equipment and services and healthcare services and medical devices. The firm actively seeks viable stand-alone divisions/subsidiaries of financially distressed entities, but avoids operating turnarounds. Management teams are expected to co-invest and will participate in incentive equity programs. They avoid start-ups/venture capital and companies with significant technology or regulatory risks. FCI has no strict holding period limit, but generally expects to seek liquidity for investments within a four to seven year period.	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/01/1999
Mashery, Inc. Mashery, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides API management services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Private companies	11
Yahoo!, Inc. Yahoo!, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a digital media company that delivers personalized digital content and experiences across devices	Technology Services
Catalate Commerce, Inc. Catalate Commerce, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Sells lift tickets online for ski resorts	Technology Services
Mashery, Inc. Mashery, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides API management services	Technology Services
Jelli, Inc. Jelli, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides cloud-based advertisement platform	Technology Services
Thomas Weisel Partners LLC Thomas Weisel Partners LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services	Finance
Cornell University Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Fidelity Private Equity, Inc. Fidelity Private Equity, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance FCI invests in the form of common equity, preferred stock, or subordinated debt (in conjunction with equity investment) and seeks majority voting control. They take a generalist approach to investing and have a wide background of industry experience, including industrial products and equipment, consumer products, packaging, automotive aftermarket, construction/building materials and supplies, distribution businesses, business services, specialty chemicals, oil and gas equipment and services and healthcare services and medical devices. The firm actively seeks viable stand-alone divisions/subsidiaries of financially distressed entities, but avoids operating turnarounds. Management teams are expected to co-invest and will participate in incentive equity programs. They avoid start-ups/venture capital and companies with significant technology or regulatory risks. FCI has no strict holding period limit, but generally expects to seek liquidity for investments within a four to seven year period.	Finance
First Round Capital First Round Capital Investment ManagersFinance First Round Capital seeks investment opportunities in technology companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for pre-seed to later stage capital requirement with an investment ranges between USD 0.1 - 20 million and also leads the investments. It makes follow on investment and take board seat requirements.	Finance
Continuity Engine, Inc. Continuity Engine, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and provides a compliance management system for community financial institutions	Technology Services
Threadflip, Inc. Threadflip, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Operates a social marketplace for buying and selling of clothes and accessories	Retail Trade
UP Holdings LLC UP Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance Upside Partnership 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 transactions.	Finance