Network origin in Oren Laufer first degree
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Downing Ventures
 Downing Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Downing Ventures (Downing Ventures) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in London.
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| Operating Division | Investment Managers | 78 |
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Companies connected to Oren Laufer via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
TimeSys Corp.
 TimeSys Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services TimeSys Corp. provides embedded Linux solutions. Its services include design review and consulting, jump start service, kernel, bootloader, and device driver development and porting, board bring up, application development, boot time optimization, power management optimization, system development, and android porting and development. The company was founded by Raj Rajkumar, Bala Kumar, and Srini Srinivasan in 1995 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Information Technology Services | Chairman | |
| REAL GOOD FOOD | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member | |
| TOUCHSTONE INNOVATIONS PLC | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer | |
AutoESL Design Technologies, Inc.
 AutoESL Design Technologies, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology AutoESL is the leading provider of high level synthesis for FPGAs and ASICs. AutoESL was founded in 2006 based on advanced proprietary technology that was nurtured, developed, and exclusively licensed from UCLA. AutoESL has now deployed this solution at many leading edge system and semiconductor companies. AutoESL provides the fastest path from algorithms to silicon. AutoESL provides a powerful high level synthesis solution that enables: Synthesis of complex algorithms in C, C++ or SystemC into ASICs or FPGAs. Software architects to accelerate software algorithms by implementing them in silicon. System architects to take software models into silicon without manually writing RTL. Hardware architects to explore and implement the right architecture in silicon. | Electronic Production Equipment | Director/Board Member | |
| FORESIGHT SOLAR FUND LIMITED | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Paladin Capital Group
 Paladin Capital Group Investment ManagersFinance Paladin Capital Group (Paladin Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Penn Ave Investments LLC founded by Mark Maloney and Michael Steed in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in New York City, Silicon Valley, London and Luxembourg. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
 The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Consultant / Advisor | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Foresight Group LLP
 Foresight Group LLP Investment ManagersFinance Foresight Group LLP (Foresight Group) is a private equity subsidiary of Foresight Group CI Ltd founded in 1984 by Bernard William Fairman. The firm is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Leeds | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Case Western Reserve University
 Case Western Reserve University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Case Western Reserve University provides educational services. It offers a variety of undergraduate degree courses and graduate and professional options such as arts and sciences, dentistry, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, social work, and more. The firm also offers dual-degree programs. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Livingbridge EP LLP
 Livingbridge EP LLP Investment ManagersFinance Livingbridge EP LLP (Livingbridge) is a private equity subsidiary of Livingbridge VC LLP founded in 1995. The firm is headquartered in London with additional offices in Manchester, Boston and Melbourne. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| The University of Edinburgh | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Durham | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
IP2IPO Innovations Ltd.
 IP2IPO Innovations Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services IP2IPO Innovations Ltd. provides business development and technology transfer services. The firm also provides strategic industry University partnerships, patenting, licensing, spin-out incubation and equity management services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| London School of Economics & Political Science | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Mitsui & Co. Europe Plc (Private Equity)
 Mitsui & Co. Europe Plc (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Mitsui & Co. Europe Plc (Private Equity) (Mitsui & Co. Europe) is a venture capital firm headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| Loughborough University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd.
 Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd. is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Touchstone Innovations Ltd. founded in 1986. Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd. is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer | |
Nesta Investment Management LLP
 Nesta Investment Management LLP Investment ManagersFinance Nesta Investment Management LLP. (NESTA Investments) subsidiary of Nesta formerly NESTA, is a venture capital firm founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in London city United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Consultant / Advisor | |
Iona Capital Ltd.
 Iona Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Iona Capital Ltd. (Iona Capital) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2011 by Nick Ross and Michael Dunn. The firm is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Nexeon Ltd.
 Nexeon Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Nexeon Ltd. develops novel battery technology and silicon anodes. It is a battery materials and licensing company developing silicon anodes for the next generation of lithium-ion battery. The firm's silicon anodes enable significantly greater Li-ion battery capacity to be achieved, providing lighter batteries with more power and longer lifetime between charges. The company was founded by Mino Green and Paul David Atherton on February 22, 2006 and is headquartered in Abingdon, the United Kingdom. | Electrical Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKF Wealth Management Ltd.
 GKF Wealth Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance GKF Wealth Management Ltd. (GKF Wealth) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1982. Headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| PARNAX LAB LIMITED | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
Caird Capital LLP
 Caird Capital LLP Investment ManagersFinance Caird Capital LLP (Caird Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2006.The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Analyst | |
Foresight Group CI Ltd.
 Foresight Group CI Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Foresight Group CI Ltd. operates as an infrastructure and private equity investment manager. The company is headquartered in Saint Peter Port, the United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| Nottingham University Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
British Business Bank plc
 British Business Bank plc Major BanksFinance British Business Bank plc is a government-owned business development bank that aims to improve access to finance for smaller businesses. The private company is based in Sheffield, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company offers bank referrals for designated finance platforms and provide commercially focused finance through microfinance, debt, and equity finance funds. The company invests in businesses to accelerate technological development and focuses on developing dual-use technologies. The company also provides helpful guides on how to identify spam texts, emails, or calls from legitimate companies or scammers. The company was founded in 2014, and Louis Taylor has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Major Banks | Private Equity Investor | |
Trillion Fund Ltd.
 Trillion Fund Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Trillion Fund Ltd. operates a crowdfunding platform. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Private Equity Investor | |
Imagen Ltd.
 Imagen Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Imagen Ltd. develops video platform software and video hosting services. Its products include imagen, imagencloud, and orbital. The company was founded by Anthony John Blake and Paul Edward McConkey in 1991 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Channel Mum Ltd.
 Channel Mum Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Channel Mum Ltd. operates a parental website with editorial content, discussion forums and chats as its main feature. The firm offers information on parenting issues. The company was founded by Siobhan Freegard on November 18, 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Growthdeck Ltd.
 Growthdeck Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Growthdeck Ltd. provides equity investment platform. It offers investors more investment experience transparency to data in the United Kingdom crowdfunding industry. The firm undertakes professional grade due diligence in selecting potential investee companies and offers proper protection for minority shareholders. The company was founded by Gary Robins and James Wrighton and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of York International Pathway College LLP | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Downing Renewables
 Downing Renewables Investment ManagersFinance Downing Renewables a subsidiary of Downing LLP, is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Downing LLP
 Downing LLP Investment ManagersFinance Downing LLP is an independent sustainable investment manager headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 1986, the firm manages the assets of retail and institutional investors under a broad range of investment mandates across the firm’s funds, investment trusts and tax-efficient products. Downing is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI). | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Portfolio Manager-Equities Analyst-Equity | |
Indigo Generation Ltd.
 Indigo Generation Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Indigo Generation Ltd. was founded in 2016 and engages in the production of electricity. The private company is based in London, UK. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ironhide Generation Ltd.
 Ironhide Generation Ltd. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Part of Downing LLP, Ironhide Generation Ltd. generates solar electric power. The company is based in London, UK. | Alternative Power Generation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| DOWNING RENEWABLES & INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer Director of Finance/CFO Chief Investment Officer Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Investment Officer | |
| Alliance Manchester Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin |
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| United Kingdom | 39 |
| United States | 10 |
| India | 3 |
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| Finance | 19 |
| Consumer Services | 14 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Utilities | 5 |
| Technology Services | 4 |
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| Private Equity Investor | 110 |
| Director/Board Member | 102 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 26 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 23 |
| Private Equity Analyst | 16 |
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| Christopher Charles Allner | 33 |
| Nigel Pitchford | 29 |
| Colin George Eric Corbally | 25 |
| Russell Cummings | 16 |
| Joseph J. Raffa | 16 |
| Jack Eadie | 12 |
| William David Orde | 9 |
| Richard Lewis | 9 |
| Julia Groves | 8 |
| Mehal Shah | 6 |
| Mike Kennedy | 6 |
| Matt Pierce | 5 |
| Kathy Gromotka | 5 |
| Amar Amin | 5 |
| Richard Lewis | 5 |
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