Where does Jeff Bonforte work?

Jeff Bonforte is Venture Partner at Parade Ventures.

What check size does Jeff Bonforte write?

Jeff Bonforte typically writes checks of $10M – $100M.

Where did Jeff Bonforte go to school?

Jeff Bonforte studied at UCLA (BA, Classical Civilizations).

Jeff Bonforte

Investor

Venture Partner at Parade Ventures

San Francisco, California

Writes $10M – $100M checks · typically $25M

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About

Jeff Bonforte is a Managing Partner at Catapult Capital with over a decade of experience in private equity and venture capital. He has spent more than 25 years in technology as a founder, executive, and product management professional.

Experience

Catapult CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
AigencyCo-Founder, Advisor, Board Membercurrent2024 — presentIsrael
OWOW.ai and FireEngine.aiCo-Founder and Chaircurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Parade VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Brown Dog CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
GrindrChief Executive Officer2020 — 2022
YahooSenior Vice President; Mail, Search, Data and Research2013 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
XobniCEO2008 — 2013San Francisco, CA
YahooVice President, Social Search2007 — 2008
YahooVice President, Real Time Communications2005 — 2007
Starbox SystemsFounder2001 — 2005
Gizmo5 Technologies, Inc.President And Co-Founder2003 — 2005
New Internet Computer Company (NIC)VP Marketing2001 — 2002
idriveCEO and Founder1997 — 2001
i-drive.comCEO and Founder1997 — 2000

Skills & more

Team Leadership11Management10Leadership13Strategy71Artificial Intelligence (AI)Angel InvestingPrivate EquityProduct Development31Product Management60Entrepreneur2Business Development7Start-ups99

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeff Bonforte?: Jeff Bonforte is a Managing Partner at Catapult Capital with over a decade of experience in private equity and venture capital. He has spent more than 25 years in technology as a founder, executive, and product management professional.
Where does Jeff Bonforte work?: Jeff Bonforte is Venture Partner at Parade Ventures.
What check size does Jeff Bonforte write?: Jeff Bonforte typically writes checks of $10M – $100M.
Where did Jeff Bonforte go to school?: Jeff Bonforte studied at UCLA (BA, Classical Civilizations).