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David Kerr

Investor

Managing Director at Allos Ventures · Board director at Traction Ag

Indianapolis, Indiana

Writes $250K – $3M checks · typically $1.6M

About

David Kerr is a Managing Director at Allos Ventures, joining founders Don Aquilano and John McIlwraith. He was previously CEO of Octiv, an Indianapolis-based Allos portfolio company acquired by Conga in 2018, and earlier held senior executive roles at Groupon, Angie's List, and GHX. His work centers on early-stage Midwest technology companies, particularly in SaaS.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

SaaS

Board director at Traction Ag

Intro paths

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In turn, David can intro founders to Traction Ag's investors below.

Traction Ag's investors · 5

Allos VenturesCincinnati · $1M – $6M checks · since 2026Cerity Partners VenturesBoston · since 2026Elevate VenturesIndianapolis · $20K – $2M checks · since 2026RACNew YorkRiverside Acceleration CapitalNew York · $1M – $40M checks · since 2026

Co-founders at Traction Ag

DS
Dustin SappExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
BSBrian Stark
Brian StarkExecutive Officer

Experience

  1. Straylight CapitalPartnercurrent2025 — present
  2. Allos VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2018 — presentIndianapolis
  3. GifthealthBoard Membercurrent2020 — presentColumbus, Ohio, United States
  4. Empower DeliveryBoard Chaircurrent2022 — presentIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
  5. 120WaterAuditBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
  6. Quiver QuantitativeBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentMadison, Wisconsin, United States
  7. Carbide (formerly Securicy)Board Membercurrent2021 — presentNova Scotia, Canada
  8. EncampBoard Member2020 — 2026Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
  9. enosixExecutive Chairman2019 — 2022Cincinnati, OH
  10. SharpenCEO, Board2019 — 2022Indianapolis
  11. DocketBoard Member2020 — 2022
  12. Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow - Class 242019 — 2022Indianapolis, Indiana Area
  13. OctivCEO2017 — 2018
  14. Octiv (formerly TinderBox)COO2014 — 2016Indianapolis, Indiana Area
  15. GrouponVP/GM2013 — 2014Chicago, IL
  16. Jada Beauty (now Loxa Beauty)Chairman of the Board2012 — 2013Carmel, Indiana
  17. Angie's ListGM, eCommerce2011 — 2012Indianapolis, Indiana Area
  18. GHXPresident, GHX Europe2006 — 2011
  19. NoInk CommunicationsPresident & CEO2000 — 2006
  20. EverypathVP of Sales2005 — 2006

Skills & more

Leadership6Strategy3Management8Strategic Planning7Strategic Partnerships10Business Development12E-commerce6Start-ups6SaaS3Sales5

From David's professional profile.

Colleagues at Allos Ventures

Don Aquilano
Managing Director at Allos Ventures
John McIlwraith
Managing Director at Allos Ventures
Julie Whitehead
Operating Partner and CFO at Allos Ventures
Lisa Coca
Partner, Climate Fund at Asymmetric Capital Partners
Victoria Bills
Principal at Allos Ventures

Network5

Don Aquilano
Managing Director at Allos Ventures
Eric Tobias
Investor at High Alpha
John McIlwraith
Managing Director at Allos Ventures
Landon Young
Vice President at Elevate Ventures
Victoria Bills
Principal at Allos Ventures

Investors connected to David in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Kerr?
David Kerr is a Managing Director at Allos Ventures, joining founders Don Aquilano and John McIlwraith. He was previously CEO of Octiv, an Indianapolis-based Allos portfolio company acquired by Conga in 2018, and earlier held senior executive roles at Groupon, Angie's List, and GHX. His work centers on early-stage Midwest technology companies, particularly in SaaS.
Where does David Kerr work?
David Kerr is Managing Director at Allos Ventures and Board director at Traction Ag.
What does David Kerr invest in?
David Kerr invests in SaaS.
What check size does David Kerr write?
David Kerr typically writes checks of $250K – $3M.
Where did David Kerr go to school?
David Kerr studied at Princeton University (Bachelor’s Degree).

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Also attended Princeton University745

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Shared employers

Also worked at Straylight Capital4

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Also worked at 120WaterAudit6

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Also worked at Octiv3

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