Joseph Kell
Director of Finance/CFO at Rising Tide Fund Managers LLC
Profile
Joe joined the team in 2008 and currently manages all financial affairs including investment valuation, financial reporting, investor relations, and SEC compliance.
He also is active in fund formation, deal review, term sheet preparation, due diligence, and portfolio management.
Over the years, Joe has assisted multiple portfolio companies with a variety of finance related initiatives including management, business planning, M&A transaction support, post-merger integration, recruiting, financial reporting / consolidation, audit preparation, and adoption of complex accounting requirements.
He has served on both boards and audit committees, including BDNA Corporation (acquired by Flexera in 2017), a provider of authoritative enterprise IT data for effective decision making, and Delivery Agent.
For periods of time while at Rising Tide, Joe has also acted as Chief Financial Officer of Techwadi, a California 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on building bridges for entrepreneurship between Silicon Valley and the MENA region, Chief Financial Officer of Wearable World, a San Francisco based incubator / accelerator for wearable technology startups, and a member of the City of Pacifica, California’s Financing City Services Task Force.
Prior to joining Rising Tide, Joe was a venture capital and technology focused audit manager at Ireland San Filippo, overseeing a portfolio of seed, growth, venture debt, SBIC, and buyout funds along with venture-backed technology companies.
Joe graduated from Saint Mary’s College in 2001 with a BS in Business Administration and a minor in Accounting.
He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in California.
Joseph Kell active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Rising Tide Fund Managers LLC
 Rising Tide Fund Managers LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rising Tide Fund Managers LLC (Rising Tide) is a venture capital firm founded in 1992. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2020-11-30 |
| Pacifica Girls Softball League | President | 2021-06-30 |
Former positions of Joseph Kell
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Newbury Ventures, Inc.
 Newbury Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Formed in 1992 by Bruce Bauer and Jay Morrison, Newbury Ventures, Inc. is a venture capital firm located in Redwood Shores, California. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2020-12-01 |
BDNA Corp.
 BDNA Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BDNA Corp. provides enterprise technology data for business decision making. The firm offers Technopedia, Technopedia IT, Technopedia MD, content Packs, Normalize, and Discover and Analyze. Its solutions include CMDB, enterprise architecture, IT asset management, operations, procurement and service management, security and IT GRC, technology business management, and vendor audit solutions. The firm serves the financial services, government, healthcare, telecommunications, and utilities industries. The company was founded by Constantin Delivanis, Charles Marker, and John H. Thorp in 2000 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2017-09-29 |
Wearable World, Inc.
 Wearable World, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Wearable World, Inc. operates a platform that displays news, content, and events about the wearable technology industry. It connects technology experts, thought-leaders, corporate and startup executives, and investors to build emerging technologies. The company was founded by Redg Snodgrass and Kyle Ellicot in May 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2014-06-29 |
TechWadi
 TechWadi Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services TechWadi is a non-profit organization that aims to support and empower entrepreneurs and innovators in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The non-profit company is based in Redwood Shores, CA. The organization provides mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to resources to help startups grow and succeed. TechWadi also works to bridge the gap between the MENA region and Silicon Valley by fostering collaboration and partnerships between the two regions. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2014-03-30 |
San Filippo Srl
 San Filippo Srl Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of Gruppo MutuiOnline SpA, San Filippo Srl is a lessor of real estate property. The company is based in Porcari, Italy. | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | - |
Training of Joseph Kell
| St. Mary's College (Indiana) | Undergraduate Degree |
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BDNA Corp.
BDNA Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BDNA Corp. provides enterprise technology data for business decision making. The firm offers Technopedia, Technopedia IT, Technopedia MD, content Packs, Normalize, and Discover and Analyze. Its solutions include CMDB, enterprise architecture, IT asset management, operations, procurement and service management, security and IT GRC, technology business management, and vendor audit solutions. The firm serves the financial services, government, healthcare, telecommunications, and utilities industries. The company was founded by Constantin Delivanis, Charles Marker, and John H. Thorp in 2000 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
Delivery Agent, Inc.
 Delivery Agent, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Delivery Agent, Inc. provides interactive programming solutions to the entertainment industry. Its television commerce platform allows consumers to engage with and transact directly from advertisements and television shows through web, mobile, and advanced television applications. The firm also offers a contextual database, in content advertising, and advanced analytics. The company was founded by Michael R. Fitzsimmons and Kim Marder in 2001 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Wearable World, Inc.
Wearable World, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Wearable World, Inc. operates a platform that displays news, content, and events about the wearable technology industry. It connects technology experts, thought-leaders, corporate and startup executives, and investors to build emerging technologies. The company was founded by Redg Snodgrass and Kyle Ellicot in May 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Newbury Ventures, Inc.
Newbury Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Formed in 1992 by Bruce Bauer and Jay Morrison, Newbury Ventures, Inc. is a venture capital firm located in Redwood Shores, California. | Finance |
TechWadi
TechWadi Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services TechWadi is a non-profit organization that aims to support and empower entrepreneurs and innovators in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The non-profit company is based in Redwood Shores, CA. The organization provides mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to resources to help startups grow and succeed. TechWadi also works to bridge the gap between the MENA region and Silicon Valley by fostering collaboration and partnerships between the two regions. | Commercial Services |
San Filippo Srl
San Filippo Srl Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of Gruppo MutuiOnline SpA, San Filippo Srl is a lessor of real estate property. The company is based in Porcari, Italy. | Finance |
Rising Tide Fund Managers LLC
Rising Tide Fund Managers LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rising Tide Fund Managers LLC (Rising Tide) is a venture capital firm founded in 1992. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
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