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The
Phoenix Partners seeks to invest in early and mid-stage companies
that have developed a long term viable business model, have an experienced
management team and possess a major market opportunity. We invest
in emerging technology companies with talented and visionary management
teams in rapidly growing markets. Our group works closely with management
to provide capital, expertise, resources and strategic thinking
to build industry leading companies. Our investment philosophy stresses
patience, understanding and integrity in order to create world-class
organizations.
David
B. Johnston ,
(Link email – dbj@phoenixvc.com)
Managing General Partner, Chief Investment Officer.
Mr.
Johnston is the Managing General Partner of The Phoenix Partners.
Mr. Johnston joined The Phoenix Partners in 1992 and brings with
him several years of software development and marketing experience.
Before joining The Phoenix Partners, Mr. Johnston was an early participant
in the RDMS “database wars” of the late 1980’s. He was an integral
part of building a user base of over 600,000 database users for
the R:BASE product line for Microrim, Incorporated. Upon joining
The Phoenix Partners as an associate, Mr. Johnston’s major focus
was to find emerging market opportunities in high technology with
an emphasis on Internet related software development. As Chief
Investment Officer, Mr. Johnston is responsible for all investment
decisions for The Phoenix Partners. Mr. Johnston has direct influence
and/or Board representation in several privately held companies.
Mr. Johnston holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Whitman College
William
B. Horne, (Link email – whorne@phoenixvc.com)
Member, Chief Financial Officer.
Mr.
Horne is a Member and Chief Financial Officer of The Phoenix Partners.
Prior to joining The Phoenix Partners, Mr. Horne held supervisory
positions at Price Waterhouse, LLP. His finance and accounting
experience at Price Waterhouse, with a diverse set of clients in
early stage, established and distressed situations, provides valuable
knowledge and perspective to both existing portfolio companies and
potential investments. Mr. Horne has a Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum
Laude in Accounting from Seattle University and is a licensed CPA
in the State of Washington. Prior to attending Seattle University,
Mr. Horne served in the United States Marine Corps.
Stuart
C. Johnston, (Link email - stuart@phoenixvc.com) Managing General Partner.
Mr.
Johnston is the founder and Managing Member of The Phoenix Partners
and has over twenty years of venture capital experience. Prior
to founding The Phoenix Partners, Mr. Johnston spent seventeen years
in the investment banking business with Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs
and A.G. Becker Paribas. He has successfully invested in numerous
high technology and biotechnology companies. Mr. Johnston has a
special interest in strategic planning, financial engineering and
corporate finance.
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