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Dave Schaeffer
Chief Executive Officer at
COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 16 M $ as of 2026-03-30
Profile
David Schaeffer was the founder of PathNet, Inc., founded in 1995, where the title held was Chairman from 1997 to 1999.
Mr. Schaeffer is the founder of Cogent Communications Group LLC, founded in 1999, holding the titles of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer since 1999.
Mr. Schaeffer is the founder of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc., founded in 1999, holding the titles of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer since 1999.
Current jobs include Chairman at Cogent Communications France SAS since 2008, Co-Managing Director at C.C.D.
Cogent Communications Deutschland GmbH, Director at Cogent Communications Belgium SRL since 2004, and Advisor at Jerusalem Venture Partners.
Former jobs include Director at CyberArk Software, Inc. and Independent Director at CyberArk Software Ltd. from 2014 to 2023.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 868,133 ( 1.73% ) | 16 M $ | 2026-03-30 |
Dave Schaeffer active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 1999-07-31 |
Cogent Communications Group LLC
 Cogent Communications Group LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides broadband Internet services | Chief Executive Officer | 1999-07-31 |
Cogent Communications France SAS
 Cogent Communications France SAS Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication services | Chairman | 2008-10-27 |
C.C.D. Cogent Communications Deutschland GmbH
 C.C.D. Cogent Communications Deutschland GmbH Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wired telecommunications services | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Cogent Communications Belgium SRL
 Cogent Communications Belgium SRL Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides computer consulting services | Director/Board Member | 2004-07-01 |
Jerusalem Venture Partners
 Jerusalem Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance JVP invests in companies located in the United States, Israel and Europe. The firm focuses on big data & predictive analytics, enterprise & cloud, cybersecurity, AI fintech & insurtech, media & next generation technologies wellness, foodtech and agtech sectors. It provides financing for early, growth and later stage capital requirements. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Dave Schaeffer
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CYBERARK SOFTWARE LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2023-11-08 |
PathNet, Inc.
 PathNet, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides Wholesale & Retail Telecommunications Service To Underserved & Second & Third Tier Markets | Chief Executive Officer | 1996-12-31 |
CyberArk Software, Inc.
 CyberArk Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software security services | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Dave Schaeffer
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
PathNet, Inc.
PathNet, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides Wholesale & Retail Telecommunications Service To Underserved & Second & Third Tier Markets | Communications |
Cogent Communications Group LLC
Cogent Communications Group LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides broadband Internet services | Communications |
University of Maryland
 University of Maryland Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Jerusalem Venture Partners
Jerusalem Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance JVP invests in companies located in the United States, Israel and Europe. The firm focuses on big data & predictive analytics, enterprise & cloud, cybersecurity, AI fintech & insurtech, media & next generation technologies wellness, foodtech and agtech sectors. It provides financing for early, growth and later stage capital requirements. | Finance |
CyberArk Software, Inc.
CyberArk Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software security services | Technology Services |
CyberArk Software Ltd.
 CyberArk Software Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software security services | Technology Services |
Cogent Communications France SAS
Cogent Communications France SAS Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication services | Communications |
C.C.D. Cogent Communications Deutschland GmbH
C.C.D. Cogent Communications Deutschland GmbH Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wired telecommunications services | Communications |
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.
 Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides internet access, private network and data center colocation services | Communications |
Cogent Communications Belgium SRL
Cogent Communications Belgium SRL Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides computer consulting services | Technology Services |
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