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Kevin Melia

Investor

Investor at Storm Ventures

Menlo Park, California

Writes $2M – $5M checks · typically $3.5M

About

Kevin Melia joined Storm Ventures in 2002 as a junior investment team member, working with portfolio companies such as Airespace, Berkana Wireless, and IML, and has led the firm's finance and administration functions since 2006. He previously worked as a development engineer on fiber optic products at Raychem in Menlo Park and Leuven, Belgium.

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Kevin Melia @kevinemelia

RT stormventures "Originally from France, Storm Ventures Partner @pascale lays out the 3 mistakes European businesses need to avoid to ensure a successful entry into the U.S. market. #b2bsaas #venturecapital #askavc https://t.co/qwc5bKeDi7"

May 23, 2023 · ♥ 2

Kevin Melia @kevinemelia

RT LAEFOnline "You spoke, and we listened! 879 @lasdk8 parents participated in our recent survey to determine how well LAEF-funded programs for STEM, Wellness, Literacy, and Arts are meeting the needs of our students this school year. Find out the re… https://t.co/mUFCmmOHmj"

May 22, 2023 · ♥ 2

Kevin Melia @kevinemelia

RT LAEFOnline "Our Challenge Match has been extended. Every dollar donated to LAEF by May 31st will get doubled — up to $15K! We still need to raise $175K to fully fund @lasdk8 teachers this school year. Your donation of any amount would be appreciat… https://t.co/VdwDjcD515"

May 22, 2023 · ♥ 1

Experience

  1. Storm VenturesChief Financial Officercurrent2002 — present
  2. Mitchell Madison GroupAssociate/Manager1999 — 2001
  3. A.T. KearneySummer Associate1998
  4. EricssonMechanical Engineer1995 — 1997
  5. RaychemMechanical Engineer1991 — 1995

Education

  1. MIT Sloan School of ManagementMBA, Finance1997 — 1999
  2. Santa Clara UniversityBS, Mechanical Engineering1987 — 1991

Skills & more

Venture Capital43Start-ups39Private Equity21Mergers & Acquisitions19Entrepreneurship15Strategic Partnerships13Mergers4Business Strategy12Product Management7Corporate Development3Business Development5Investments2
+3 moreProduct DevelopmentStrategyEnterprise Software

From Kevin's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended MIT Sloan School of Management427

Doug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsChris MorrisProcess Specialist, Exit Readiness at Mayfair Equity PartnersBirgitteInvestor at InvestinorOlaInvestor at Investinor

+ 421 more

Also attended Santa Clara University117

Viviana FagaGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesKirsten MelloPartner + Chief Financial Officer at Menlo VenturesRasmus AreskougInvestor at DN CapitalJohn TorreyVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupTim HaleyCo-Founder at Redpoint VenturesSarah LucasManaging General Partner at Lucas Venture Group

+ 111 more

Shared employers

Also worked at A.T. Kearney124

Katrin GeyskensExecutive Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersWendy XiaoPartner at NorthzoneSheng Xin YuInvestment Analyst at Burda Principal InvestmentsAdrián MachoAssociate at Inveready Technology Investment GroupPatrik BackmanGeneral Partner at OpenOceanJigar RaythathaInvestor at Third Rock Ventures

+ 118 more

Also worked at Ericsson63

Mike VolpiInvestor at Index VenturesDoug GilstrapExecutive Advisor at TCVFrank LevinsonInvestor at Phoenix Venture PartnersHari GopalDirector of Corporate Insights at Tech Square VenturesPedro GomesDirector, Intelligence & Transformation at Bright Pixel CapitalMarc FaucherManaging Partner at ArcTern Ventures

+ 57 more

Also worked at Raychem3

Anne DeGheestMentor Capitalist, Investor & Corporate Advisor at Joyance PartnersBrian JacobsVenture Capitalist Emergence, Moai Capital at AIFSteve GillanCOO and CFO at Blumberg Capital

Colleagues at Storm Ventures

Abby Kearns
Investor at Storm Ventures
Ahmed Al-Bahar
Entrepreneur in Residence at Storm Ventures
Alex Mendez
Managing Director Emeritus at Storm Ventures
Arun Penmetsa
Partner at Storm Ventures
Christian Weniger
Venture Partner at Storm Ventures
Daniel von Devivere
Venture Scout at Storm Ventures
David Somers
Partner at Storm Ventures
Emily Moskowitz
Entrepreneur in Residence at Storm Ventures

Network4

Abby Kearns
Investor at Storm Ventures
Alex Mendez
Managing Director Emeritus at Storm Ventures
Arun Penmetsa
Partner at Storm Ventures
Frederik Groce
Partner at Storm Ventures

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