Somak Chattopadhyay
Founder at Armory Square Ventures Manager LLC
Profile
Somak Chattopadhyay has been operating and investing in early-stage startups in New York State and other emerging venture regions since 1999.
Before launching ASV in 2014, he was a partner at Tribeca Venture Partners (formerly Greenhill SAVP, “Tribeca”), where he was instrumental in nearly every investment of its first fund and helped launch its second fund.
As a venture capitalist at Edison Ventures, Somak sourced and evaluated investments in the tech-enabled service sectors, managed deal flow referral networks and identified emerging growth companies in under-venture-invested regions across the Northeast.
Somak has also held senior marketing/business development roles at Medtower, a pharmaceutical IT software company; and DealTime, a comparison shopping company that went public (NASDAQ: SHOP) and was later acquired by eBay for $620 million.
He has served on the boards of numerous companies, and is currently a board member of the Upstate Capital Association of New York.
Somak Chattopadhyay active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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ReachForce, Inc.
 ReachForce, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services ReachForce, Inc. engages in the provision of data management solutions. It offers SmartSuite and SmartForms that provides verification and enrichment of inbound and outbound leads with account and contact data in real-time. The company was founded by Suaad H. Sait in 2005 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2010-03-25 |
Armory Square Ventures Manager LLC
 Armory Square Ventures Manager LLC Investment ManagersFinance Armory Square Ventures Manager LLC (Armory Square Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Somak Chattopadhyay. The firm is headquartered in Syracuse, New York. | Founder | 2013-12-31 |
CenterState Corp. for Economic Opportunity
 CenterState Corp. for Economic Opportunity Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CenterState Corp. for Economic Opportunity offers business development and economic growth consulting services. The firm provides business expansion, sector analysis, regional marketing, government relationship building, entrepreneur support and infrastructure development consulting services. The company is headquartered in Syracuse, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Upstate Venture Association of New York, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2015-07-31 |
Vizbee, Inc.
 Vizbee, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vizbee, Inc. provides online services. The company was founded by Darren Feher and Prashanth Pappu and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2016-04-30 |
UCM Digital Health, Inc.
 UCM Digital Health, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services UCM Digital Health, Inc. is a telehealth service provider that offers a digital first platform to provide consumers with the right information and care at the right time. The company is based in Troy, NY and was founded by Michael R. Bibighaus and Keith Algozzine, with Keith Algozzine serving as the CEO since incorporation. The company accepts all patients, regardless of their condition, and deploys an emergency medicine team of providers to triage, treat, and navigate patients. The platform enables a "digital front door" for consumers to access as their first step and facilitates the seamless exchange of healthcare information through the care process. UCM Digital Health offers acute telemedicine care and support for patients, as well as digital health solutions for providers, including EMS and specialists, and opportunities for technology companies and other partners. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Somak Chattopadhyay
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BentoBox CMS, Inc.
 BentoBox CMS, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services BentoBox CMS, Inc. engages in the development of a mobile operations platform for restaurants. It offers mobile websites that is hospitality-focused management system, hosting, and customer support. The company was founded by Krystle Mobayeni and Pierre Drescher and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2019-03-31 |
FFF Management Co. LLC
 FFF Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance FFF Management Co. LLC (Female Founders Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Anu Duggal. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2016-08-31 |
MyNines, Inc.
 MyNines, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade MyNines, Inc. provided online sales services. The company was founded in 2009 and was headquarters in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-05-15 |
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Training of Somak Chattopadhyay
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
| Columbia Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 22 |
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Edison Venture Fund LP
 Edison Venture Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Edison Venture Fund LP invests in technology companies located in the US. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of application & system software, environmental technology & services, healthcare products & services, communications products & services, computer equipment & services, education technology, electronic components & systems, office & factory automation, biotechnology equipment & services, analytical instrumentation, specialty chemicals & materials, financial services, consumer products & services, and energy & agricultural technologies. It provides financing for expansion/later stage, MBOs and special situations such as sale of family owned businesses, divestitures, spinouts. It selectively invests in start-ups and also considers secondary stock purchases from existing shareholders. | Finance |
| Dealtime.com Ltd. | Technology Services |
Three Stage Media, Inc.
 Three Stage Media, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Three Stage Media, Inc. develops interactive technology for the trade show market. It offers digital event solutions, including virtualTotebag, an alternative to printed collateral for corporate events and trade shows. The company was founded by William F. Geritz, John Triscoli, Paul Navarro, Donald P. Mahoney, Patricia Ourednik in 2001 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Technology Services |
ReachForce, Inc.
ReachForce, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services ReachForce, Inc. engages in the provision of data management solutions. It offers SmartSuite and SmartForms that provides verification and enrichment of inbound and outbound leads with account and contact data in real-time. The company was founded by Suaad H. Sait in 2005 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Technology Services |
Mobile Commons, Inc.
 Mobile Commons, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mobile Commons, Inc. provides mobile software services. Its products include platform which helps to communicate with people and engaging actions. The firm also provides services which include support services for instantly launching the campaigns and access for database on demand. The company was founded by Jed Alpert, Benjamin Stein and Christopher Muscarella in 2007 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Technology Services |
Altruik, Inc.
 Altruik, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Altruik, Inc. provides search engine optimization technology solutions. Its technology automates the on-page component of the SEO process and provides a platform to support the work of in-house SEO marketers and consultants. The company was founded by Thomas C. Kwon in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
MyNines, Inc.
MyNines, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade MyNines, Inc. provided online sales services. The company was founded in 2009 and was headquarters in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
Truveris, Inc.
 Truveris, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Truveris, Inc. provides health information technology services. It products include TruGuard is a proprietary technology validates claim payment accuracy, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages pharmacy spend. The company was founded by Leon Greene, Anthony J. Loiacono, Thomas Andrew Staloch, Kristin Begley and Justin E. Greene in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Services |
The Software & Information Industry Association, Inc.
 The Software & Information Industry Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Software & Information Industry Association, Inc. operates as a business association for the software and information industry. The firm investigates and prosecutes companies accused of using software or content illegally. It provides services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Broadview International LLC
 Broadview International LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Jefferies Broadview, a division of Jefferies & Company, Inc. provides services to the information technology, communications, healthcare technology and digital media industries. The firm addresses six major technology segments: communications technology, semiconductors and electronics manufacturing, enterprise software, digital media, and information technology services. Jefferies Broadview consists of 90 investment bankers operating in the US, Europe and Asia. The company provides investment banking services including debt and equity underwriting, private placements, M&A and restructuring advisory services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
DealTime Ltd.
 DealTime Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, DealTime Ltd. is a company that provides online comparison shopping services. The company is based in New York, NY. DealTime was acquired by DirectGroup Bertelsmann GmbH on January 26, 2001. | Technology Services |
GSA Venture Partners LLC
 GSA Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance GSA Venture Partners LLC is a venture capital firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of GCP Capital Partners Holdings LLC. They were founded in 2006 as the result of the merger of Greenhill Capital Partners, the former merchant banking division of Greenhill & Co., Inc. (NYSE: GHL), and Silicon Valley Venture Partners LLC | Finance |
CenterState Corp. for Economic Opportunity
CenterState Corp. for Economic Opportunity Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CenterState Corp. for Economic Opportunity offers business development and economic growth consulting services. The firm provides business expansion, sector analysis, regional marketing, government relationship building, entrepreneur support and infrastructure development consulting services. The company is headquartered in Syracuse, NY. | Commercial Services |
| MIT Enterprise Forum of NYC, Inc. | |
Tribeca Venture Partners LLC
 Tribeca Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tribeca Venture Partners LLC (Tribeca Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Brian Hirsch and Chip Meakem. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
| Upstate Venture Association of New York, Inc. | |
| Medtower LP | |
Armory Square Ventures Manager LLC
Armory Square Ventures Manager LLC Investment ManagersFinance Armory Square Ventures Manager LLC (Armory Square Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Somak Chattopadhyay. The firm is headquartered in Syracuse, New York. | Finance |
FFF Management Co. LLC
FFF Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance FFF Management Co. LLC (Female Founders Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Anu Duggal. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
BentoBox CMS, Inc.
BentoBox CMS, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services BentoBox CMS, Inc. engages in the development of a mobile operations platform for restaurants. It offers mobile websites that is hospitality-focused management system, hosting, and customer support. The company was founded by Krystle Mobayeni and Pierre Drescher and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Vizbee, Inc.
Vizbee, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vizbee, Inc. provides online services. The company was founded by Darren Feher and Prashanth Pappu and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
UCM Digital Health, Inc.
UCM Digital Health, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services UCM Digital Health, Inc. is a telehealth service provider that offers a digital first platform to provide consumers with the right information and care at the right time. The company is based in Troy, NY and was founded by Michael R. Bibighaus and Keith Algozzine, with Keith Algozzine serving as the CEO since incorporation. The company accepts all patients, regardless of their condition, and deploys an emergency medicine team of providers to triage, treat, and navigate patients. The platform enables a "digital front door" for consumers to access as their first step and facilitates the seamless exchange of healthcare information through the care process. UCM Digital Health offers acute telemedicine care and support for patients, as well as digital health solutions for providers, including EMS and specialists, and opportunities for technology companies and other partners. | Technology Services |
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