Experience
- Early Stage Partners L.P.Managing Directorcurrent2002 β present1801 East Ninth St. Suite 1700 Cleveland, OH 44114
Education
- University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of BusinessMBA, Finance1976 β 1978
- University of MichiganMaster's degree, Asian Studies/Civilization1975 β 1978
- Oberlin CollegeBachelor's degree1971 β 1974
Skills & more
Venture Capital37Mergers & Acquisitions15Private Equity18Executive Management5Business Development5Corporate Finance6Strategic Planning19Valuation8Due Diligence8Business Strategy16Corporate Development11Investments5
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StrategyFinancial ModelingBusiness PlanningNew Business DevelopmentStart-upsTurn Around ManagementEntrepreneurshipMergersCapital MarketsManagement ConsultingInvestment BankingAlternative InvestmentsFrom Jim's professional profile.
Deals Β· 1
Linestream TechnologiesBoard seat
via Early Stage Partners, LP Β· filed Apr 2015 Β· $1M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at Early Stage Partners, LP
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Jim Petras work?
- Jim Petras is Managing Director at Early Stage Partners, LP.
- What companies did Jim Petras found?
- Jim Petras founded Blue Spark Technologies, Linestream Technologies.
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