The Fund adds value by helping to formulate business and operating plans, recruit and strengthen management teams, evaluate new markets and opportunities, identify and develop strategic partnerships, and negotiate and secure funding for future growth. Woodside Fund holds a seat on the board of directors of virtually all of its portfolio companies. While Woodside Fund is the lead investor in the Fund s portfolio companies, Woodside Fund invites other venture capital funds with similar investment strategies, and other investors to participate in the Fund. Current investors include pension funds, endowments, financial institutions, technology executives, and entrepreneurs. These investor partners contribute not only capital, but also valuable information that contributes to the portfolio companies success.
Investors also provide early knowledge of other investment opportunities.
Several investors have invested in successive Woodside Funds, with increased levels of commitment. This organization meets regularly to discuss market trends and exchange information on market opportunities. A Management Team Dedicated to Entrepreneurial Success Woodside Fund is operated by a seasoned and savvy management team consisting of Managing Directors Vincent M. Occhipinti, Robert E. Larson and Charles E. Greb, Principals John C.Occhipinti and Daniel H. Ahn, and Analyst Matthew J. Bolton. As former entrepreneurs with combined business experience of close to a century, Woodside Fund partners have a proven track record of success in creating high value through investing in and developing technology ventures.