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Jim Macdonald

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Managing Director at First Analysis

Greater Chicago Area

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About

Managing director with over two decades at the firm focused on SaaS businesses and author of the 'SaaS Quarterly Insights' report. Supports investments including SynergySuite, ViralGains and Yello; joined in 1997.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Experience

  1. SynergySuiteDirectorcurrent2019 — present
  2. ViralGainsDirectorcurrent2017 — present
  3. Freeosk, Inc.Directorcurrent2013 — present
  4. First AnalysisManaging Directorcurrent1997 — present
  5. Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA)Chairman2021 — 2024United States
  6. Fleetworthy SolutionsDirector2014 — 2023
  7. YelloDirector2014 — 2017

Skills & more

SaaS4Software as a Service (SaaS)1Venture Capital19Due Diligence14Corporate Development7Start-ups11Mergers4New Business Development5Private Equity5Entrepreneurship3Investments7Financial Modeling5
+6 moreMergers & AcquisitionsValuationBusiness StrategyCorporate FinanceBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Partnerships

From Jim's professional profile.

Colleagues at First Analysis

Alice Epstein
Marketing and Communications Manager at First Analysis
Andrew Walsh
Managing Director at First Analysis
Corey Greendale
Managing Director, Office of the President at First Analysis
Daniel Smereczynski
Vice President at First Analysis
Dave Leshuk
Managing Director and Research Director at First Analysis
David Hess
Vice President at First Analysis
Eric Terhorst
Senior Vice President at First Analysis
F. Oliver Nicklin, Jr.
Executive Officer at First Analysis

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jim Macdonald?
Managing director with over two decades at the firm focused on SaaS businesses and author of the 'SaaS Quarterly Insights' report. Supports investments including SynergySuite, ViralGains and Yello; joined in 1997.
Where does Jim Macdonald work?
Jim Macdonald is Managing Director at First Analysis.
Where did Jim Macdonald go to school?
Jim Macdonald studied at Harvard Business School (MBA); Cornell University (BS, Civil Engineering).

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