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David Beard

Investor

Partner at Movac

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

About

Joined Movac as a Partner in 2006 and works on deal evaluation and investee company boards, drawing on his experience as a developer, consultant and founder. Founded three companies between 2000 and 2006.

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Experience

  1. MovacPartnercurrent2006 — present
  2. NanoLayrDirectorcurrent2020 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
  3. Mint InnovationDirectorcurrent2018 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
  4. Timely Salon and Spa SoftwareDirector2017 — 2021
  5. PowerbyProxiDirector2009 — 2017
  6. Deloitte New ZealandSenior Manager1992 — 1996

Skills & more

Venture Capital45Organizational Learning2Start-ups38Business Strategy22Entrepreneurship15Business Development1Management Consulting2Private Equity2Angel Investing11Investments8Corporate Development2Business Planning6
+9 moreCapital RaisingMergers & AcquisitionsVenture FinancingDeal SourcingDeal ExecutionGrowth CapitalExecutive ManagementStrategyGovernance

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Shared employers

Also worked at NanoLayr3

Mark VivianPartner at MovacMillie McKelvieSenior Investment Associate at MovacMitali PurohitGeneral Partner at Nuance Capital

Also worked at Mint Innovation4

Mark VivianPartner at MovacJack McQuirePartner at Icehouse VenturesMat RoweFounder at Outset VenturesJosh RyanDirector, Responsible Investing & Impact at Liverpool Partners

Also worked at PowerbyProxi2

Fady MishrikiAdvisory Board at MovacMichael PachosManaging Director at Samsung Venture Investment Corporation

Also worked at Deloitte New Zealand1,089

Kirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesPatrick KartevollInvestor at InvestinorØysteinInvestor at InvestinorMinh DoAnalyst at Golden Gate Ventures

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Colleagues at Movac

Alia Bojilova
Operating Partner (People Capability) at Movac
Andrew Tokeley
Operating Partner (Product) at Movac
Ben Anderson
Operating Partner (Leadership); Venture Partner at Movac
Ben Gracewood
Operating Partner (Engineering / Product) at Movac
Byron van Vugt
Investment Manager at Movac
Chris Hinch
Founder at Movac
David Teece
Advisory Board; Chairman, Berkeley Research Group at Movac
Emelie Verseput
Investor at Movac