John Bitove
Chairman at BIRD GLOBAL, INC.
Net worth: 12 598 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
John Ivan Bitove is the founder of the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club, which was founded in 1993.
He is also the founder of The S'Cool Life Fund, The Air Canada Centre, Selva Ventures LLC, and Bird Canada, Inc. Mr. Bitove's current job(s) include Chief Executive Officer at Obelysk, Inc., Chairman at Bird Global, Inc. (since 2023), Director at Telefilm Canada, Managing Partner at PointNorth Capital, Inc. (since 2015), and Advisor at Maverix Private Equity.
Mr. Bitove's former job(s) include Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Priszm Income Fund (2011), Chief Executive Officer at KEYreit (2013), Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at KIT, Inc., Executive Chairman at Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc. (2011-2015), Executive Chairman at Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Holdings, Inc., Executive Chairman at Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Wireless, Inc., Director at Loon Energy, Inc. (2004-2008), Independent Director at Greektown Superholdings, Inc. (2011-2013), and Owner of 479 Kfc.
Mr. Bitove's education includes an undergraduate degree from Indiana University and a graduate degree from the University of Windsor.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-16 | 257,096 ( 1.78% ) | 12 598 $ | 2024-03-30 |
John Bitove active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BIRD GLOBAL, INC. | Chairman | 2023-06-29 |
Telefilm Canada
 Telefilm Canada Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Telefilm Canada develops and promotes canadian film. It is a federal cultural agency dedicated to developing and promoting the Canadian film, television, video and multimedia industry. The company was founded 1967 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Bird Canada, Inc.
 Bird Canada, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Bird Global, Inc., Bird Canada, Inc. is an electric vehicle sharing platform. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by John Ivan Bitove, Kevin Lowell Talbot, JJ Bitove. | Founder | - |
Maverix Private Equity
 Maverix Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Maverix Private Equity (Maverix Private Equity) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by John Ruffolo and Mark G. Maybank. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
PointNorth Capital, Inc.
 PointNorth Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2015, PointNorth Capital Inc is a private equity firm located in Canada. | Private Equity Investor | 2014-12-31 |
Obelysk, Inc.
 Obelysk, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Obelysk Inc (obelysk) is a private equity firm.Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| The S'Cool Life Fund | Founder | - |
Former positions of John Bitove
| Companies | Position | End |
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KEYreit
 KEYreit Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance KEYreit provides real estate investment trust services. It specializes in niche business model, mulberry leases, quality properties and name brand tenants. The company was founded on October 6, 2005 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-05-16 |
| GREEKTOWN SUPERHOLDINGS INC | Director/Board Member | 2013-05-16 |
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Training of John Bitove
| Indiana University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Windsor | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| BIRD GLOBAL, INC. | Transportation |
| Private companies | 18 |
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| Loon Energy, Inc. | Energy Minerals |
Priszm Income Fund
 Priszm Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Priszm Income Fund is a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. It holds interest in Priszm Limited Partnership, which owns and operates quick service restaurants in provinces across Canada under the KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut brands. The company was founded on September 24, 2003 and is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada. | Miscellaneous |
KEYreit
KEYreit Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance KEYreit provides real estate investment trust services. It specializes in niche business model, mulberry leases, quality properties and name brand tenants. The company was founded on October 6, 2005 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
 Greektown Superholdings, Inc. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Greektown Superholdings, Inc. engages in the hotel and casino industry. It operated the Greektown Casino-Hotel in downtown Detroit. The company was founded on March 17, 2010 and was headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Consumer Services |
Toronto Raptors Basketball Club
 Toronto Raptors Basketball Club Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Toronto Raptors Basketball Club operates as a professional basketball franchise. It is a part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The company was founded by John I. Bitove in1993 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consumer Services |
Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc.
 Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc. engages in the digital audio entertainment business. It offers an array of content from many news and entertainment brands as well as professional sports leagues including, the NHL, NFL, MLB and CFL. The firm's programming is available on a variety of devices, including pre-installed and after-market radios in cars, trucks and boats, smartphones and mobile devices, and consumer electronics products for homes and offices. The company was founded on July 31, 2002 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consumer Services |
Obelysk, Inc.
Obelysk, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Obelysk Inc (obelysk) is a private equity firm.Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. | Finance |
| KIT, Inc. | |
Telefilm Canada
Telefilm Canada Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Telefilm Canada develops and promotes canadian film. It is a federal cultural agency dedicated to developing and promoting the Canadian film, television, video and multimedia industry. The company was founded 1967 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Holdings, Inc.
 Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Holdings, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Holdings, Inc. provides wireless mobile services. Its services include picture messaging, caller ID, and mobile internet plans. The firm also sells smartphones, basic phones, internet devices, and home solutions through online. The company is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada. | Communications |
Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Wireless, Inc.
 Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Wireless, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Wireless, Inc. engages in the provision of wireless telecommunications services. The company is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada. | Communications |
| 479 Kfc | |
| The S'Cool Life Fund | |
The Air Canada Centre
 The Air Canada Centre Real Estate DevelopmentFinance The Air Canada Centre is a Canadian company that rents an indoor sporting arena. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The company was founded by John Ivan Bitove. | Finance |
PointNorth Capital, Inc.
PointNorth Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2015, PointNorth Capital Inc is a private equity firm located in Canada. | Finance |
Selva Ventures LLC
 Selva Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Selva Ventures LLC (Selva Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Kiva Dickinson, John Bitove, Kerry Vickar and David Littman. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Bird Canada, Inc.
Bird Canada, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Bird Global, Inc., Bird Canada, Inc. is an electric vehicle sharing platform. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by John Ivan Bitove, Kevin Lowell Talbot, JJ Bitove. | Technology Services |
Maverix Private Equity
Maverix Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Maverix Private Equity (Maverix Private Equity) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by John Ruffolo and Mark G. Maybank. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
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