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Ira Cohen

Investor

Operating Partner and Co-founder at Updata Partners

About

Ira Cohen is an Operating Partner and co-founder of Updata Partners, with more than 35 years in the IT industry as an executive, investor, and advisor to software, internet, and IT services companies. He previously served as CFO and Treasurer of CGA Computer, Inc., which he helped take private in a 1984 management buyout, and earlier led Tridex and Computer Magnetics through acquisitions, divestitures, financings, and an IPO. He is a CPA, holds an M.S. in Finance from Boston University and a B.S. in Accounting from City University of New York, and completed Harvard Business School's Executive Education program.

Investments

Board seats

Alphanet SystemsComputer Learning CentersDatastream SoftwareTSR Consulting

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Updata Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ira Cohen?
Ira Cohen is an Operating Partner and co-founder of Updata Partners, with more than 35 years in the IT industry as an executive, investor, and advisor to software, internet, and IT services companies. He previously served as CFO and Treasurer of CGA Computer, Inc., which he helped take private in a 1984 management buyout, and earlier led Tridex and Computer Magnetics through acquisitions, divestitures, financings, and an IPO. He is a CPA, holds an M.S. in Finance from Boston University and a B.S. in Accounting from City University of New York, and completed Harvard Business School's Executive Education program.
Where does Ira Cohen work?
Ira Cohen is Operating Partner and Co-founder at Updata Partners.
What boards does Ira Cohen sit on?
Ira Cohen holds tracked board seats at Alphanet Systems, Computer Learning Centers, Datastream Software, TSR Consulting.