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Jan Bouten

Investor

Partner at Innova Memphis, Inc.

Memphis, Tennessee

Writes $250K – $2.5M checks · typically $500K

FoundedEntac Medical, Inc.iYOTAH SolutionsPretecktSwinetech

About

Jan Bouten joined Innova in 2010 after advising the team, and brings over 15 years as a seed and early-stage VC plus prior startup founder and high-tech engineering, marketing and sales experience. Before Innova he spent seven years at Aurora Funds, and he holds an MBA from Duke plus degrees in human-computer systems and computer science.

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Experience

  1. Innova MemphisPartnercurrent2009 — present
  2. GlanrisBoard Membercurrent2020 — present
  3. MedHaulBoard Membercurrent2020 — present
  4. SwineTech, Inc.Board Membercurrent2018 — present
  5. DEVCON | Client-side SecurityBoard Membercurrent2017 — present
  6. SweetBio, Inc.Board Membercurrent2015 — present
  7. Entac MedicalBoard Membercurrent2015 — present
  8. Silicone Arts LabsBoard Membercurrent2015 — present
  9. Quire DataBoard Membercurrent2010 — present
  10. iScreen VisionBoard Membercurrent2010 — present
  11. PretecktBoard Member (acquired by Diesel Laptops)2015 — 2025
  12. TradeLanesBoard Member2015 — 2024
  13. SOMAVAC® Medical Solutions, Inc.Board Member2016 — 2022
  14. Shurpa HealthBoard Member (acquired by UnitedHealth)2017 — 2022
  15. Restore Medical SolutionsBoard Member (acquired by OneSurgical)2012 — 2019Memphis, TN
  16. Parental Health, LLCBoard Member2011 — 2016
  17. TrakLok CorporationBoard Member2010 — 2014
  18. DigitalsmithsBoard member (Acquired by TiVo)2007 — 2014
  19. StrikeIronInvestor (Acquired by Informatica)2003 — 2014
  20. Memphis Bioworks FoundationExecutive Director - TECworks2009 — 2010

Education

  1. Duke University - The Fuqua School of BusinessMBA2001 — 2003
  2. De Montfort UniversityMSc, AI and UX1993 — 1994
  3. Fontys University of Applied SciencesBS, Computer Science1989 — 1993

Skills & more

EntrepreneurDue Diligence20Investments14Portfolio Management7Emerging Markets2Entrepreneurship55Start-ups96Venture Capital34Strategic Partnerships13Mergers4Business Strategy19Corporate Development10
+12 moreBusiness DevelopmentMergers & AcquisitionsProduct ManagementPrivate EquityCross-functional Team LeadershipValuationCompetitive AnalysisFinanceStrategyAnalysisStrategic PlanningEnterprise Software

Languages Dutch · German

  • Black Technology Ecosystem Investors (BTEI) Certificate Program — OHUB

From Jan's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business165

Dave BlivinMANAGING PARTNER at Cottonwood Technology FundVinnie McSweeneyInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersBrooke BalcomBoard Member at CincyTechChad L. SummeBoard Member at CincyTechMatias BarberoVenture Partner at FJ LabsTracie RotterPartner, Platform at Lux Capital

+ 159 more

Also attended De Montfort University8

Anne OwensMarketing Manager at Mayfair Equity PartnersMichelle PlewsGroup Marketing Manager at Aura GroupTom GillhamHead of Operations and Compliance Officer at Altana WealthOmar EmaraSenior Associate at Alta Semper CapitalNeşe GökAdvisory Board at Arya VenturesMolly McDonaldTrainee Solicitor at New Quadrant

+ 2 more

Also attended Fontys University of Applied Sciences9

Johann ReichPartner at Rheingau FoundersJan-Niek de GrootPartner and Fund Manager at VOC Capital Partners B.V.Han LiuMentor at Lair East LabsMark SoonsFounder, Mr. Cashflow at HyperNestHans van SummerenChief Executive Officer / Managing Director at Andreas CapitalYvo BoonMember, International Advisory Board at Andreas Capital

+ 3 more

Shared employers

Also worked at SOMAVAC® Medical Solutions, Inc.1

Elizabeth HoffBoard Member at Houston Angel Network

Deals · 4

Entac Medical, Inc.Board seat

via Innova Memphis, Inc. · filed Aug 2021 · $4M raise

Dev/Con DetectBoard seat

via Innova Memphis, Inc. · filed Jan 2019 · $5M raise

SweetBioBoard seat

via Innova Memphis, Inc. · filed Nov 2018 · $3.3M raise

LiloeBoard seat

via Innova Memphis, Inc. · filed Sep 2015 · $50K raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at Innova Memphis, Inc.

Dean Didato
Partner at Innova Memphis, Inc.
Ken Woody
Partner at Innova Memphis, Inc.

Network1

Adam Cragg
Partner at Osney Capital

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