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Jake Tarr

Investor

Managing Director at Kinetic Ventures, L.L.C. · Board director at Alyrica

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

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Managing Director focused on broadband, enterprise SaaS, and power/clean technologies, serving as director of Highline and 9Lenses. Former currency trader at Bank of New York; holds a BA from Roanoke College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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Board director at Alyrica

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Experience

  1. Kinetic VenturesManaging Directorcurrent1987 — present
  2. HighlineBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
  3. APX, IncBoard Member2012 — 2022
  4. Point BroadbandBoard Member2019 — 2021

Skills & more

Management8Strategic Planning11Strategy5Venture Capital23Investments12Private Equity22Mergers & Acquisitions9Business Strategy14Start-ups17Strategic Partnerships7Corporate Development8Business Development5
+3 moreEntrepreneurshipMergersMarketing Strategy

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Deals · 1

Point BroadbandBoard seat

via Kinetic Ventures, L.L.C. · filed May 2020 · $35M raise

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jake Tarr?
Managing Director focused on broadband, enterprise SaaS, and power/clean technologies, serving as director of Highline and 9Lenses. Former currency trader at Bank of New York; holds a BA from Roanoke College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Where does Jake Tarr work?
Jake Tarr is Managing Director at Kinetic Ventures, L.L.C. and Board director at Alyrica.
What boards does Jake Tarr sit on?
Jake Tarr holds tracked board seats at Point Broadband.
Where did Jake Tarr go to school?
Jake Tarr studied at Harvard Business School (MBA); Roanoke College (BA, Economics).

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