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Jonathan Cooper

Former Head of Investments, MENA region at GroFin

Zagreb, Croatia

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Jonathan Cooper is the CEO of Bright Entertainment, with a background in private equity and investment banking before moving into entrepreneurship and location-based entertainment. He has co-founded eight companies, four of which have been acquired, and works in franchising. As an angel investor, he has backed more than 20 companies both directly and through funds, including two that have reached unicorn status.

Experience

  1. Bright EntertainmentCEOcurrent2017 — presentZagreb, Budapest
  2. True Global VenturesInvestment Partnercurrent2016 — presentZagreb, Dubai
  3. Televizija Classicum d.o.o.Investor and board member2010 — 2019Zagreb, Budapest
  4. SEAFSenior Advisor2016 — 2019Zagreb, Croatia
  5. SEAFInvestment Director2015 — 2016Doha, Qatar
  6. Euromoney TrainingCourse instructor, Private Equity and Venture Capital2001 — 2017
  7. Vision Investment Services Co. SAOCExecutive Vice President - Private Equity2013 — 2015Oman
  8. GroFin MENAHead of Investments, MENA region2011 — 2013Dubai
  9. MTBS d.o.o.CEO2009 — 2011
  10. Mobitel d.o.o.Investor and board member2004 — 2011
  11. Iacta d.o.o.Managing Director2009 — 2011
  12. Poteza Ventures Innovation and Growth FundManaging Director2007 — 2009
  13. Ascendant Capital Advisors - Ascendant d.o.o.Managing Director2003 — 2006
  14. SEAF Croatia investment fundManaging Director1997 — 2003
  15. Key Equity CapitalIntern1995

Skills & more

Negotiation44Valuation95Deal Structuring11Private Equity99Investments92Venture Capital99Training Delivery12Emerging Markets23Investment Banking55Mergers11Business Strategy95Strategy96
+12 moreMergers & AcquisitionsStart-upsFinanceEquitiesCorporate FinanceFinancial StructuringBusiness PlanningCRMFinancial MarketsFinancial AnalysisTeam ManagementStrategic Planning

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Who is Jonathan Cooper?
Jonathan Cooper is the CEO of Bright Entertainment, with a background in private equity and investment banking before moving into entrepreneurship and location-based entertainment. He has co-founded eight companies, four of which have been acquired, and works in franchising. As an angel investor, he has backed more than 20 companies both directly and through funds, including two that have reached unicorn status.
What check size does Jonathan Cooper write?
Jonathan Cooper typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Jonathan Cooper go to school?
Jonathan Cooper studied at Penn State University (MBA, Finance); CFA Institute (CFA, Chartered Financial Analyst); Penn State University (Bachelors of Science, Business Logistics).

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