William Manby Jr. Overview
William Manby Jr. General Information
Biography
Mr. William Manby is a Founding Partner and serves as Managing Partner at Interstate Fusion Ventures. Mr.Manby has spent his entire career in the financial services industry and his whole life as a proud advocate for Akron and Northeast Ohio. As a licensed security adviser, Bill connected an impressive collection of clients to a broad range of rewarding investment options. It wasn't long before he began raising money for local projects ranging from a medical device company to a fintech software provider. To date, every one of Bill's projects has either paid off or is still pursuing an exit. This track record of success led to him founding Fund I in late 2016 and has been his focus and passion ever since. In addition to his career accomplishments, Bill has led some of the area's most successful capital campaigns and fundraising efforts for charities including the Akron Rotary Camp. Bill remains dedicated to the community and serves on the board of several non-profits.
Contact Information
Address
- 1611 Akron Peninsula Road
- Suite A
- Akron, OH 44313
- United States
William Manby Jr. Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Fusion Ventures | Investor | Founding Partner & Managing Partner | Akron, OH | Venture Capital |
William Manby Jr. Lead Partner on Deals (2)
William Manby Jr. has been the lead partner on 2 deals. Their latest deal was with Prime Discoveries, a biotechnology company. The deal was made on 31-May-2021.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Discoveries | 31-May-2021 | Seed Round | Completed | Biotechnology | New York, NY | |
| BioflightVR | 19-Aug-2018 | Completed | Education and Training Services (B2B) | Akron, OH |
William Manby Jr. Network (9)
Portfolio Executives (6)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene Joseph | Prime Discoveries | Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | 31-May-2021 | New York, NY |
| Arun Manoharan Ph.D | Prime Discoveries | Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Science Officer & Board Member | 31-May-2021 | New York, NY |
| BioflightVR | Co-Founder, Managing Partner, Senior Partner & Head of Education | 19-Aug-2018 | Akron, OH | |
| BioflightVR | Co-Founder & Director of Business Development | 19-Aug-2018 | Akron, OH | |
| BioflightVR | Chief Creative Officer | 19-Aug-2018 | Akron, OH |
Fund Team Members (3)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Rademacher | Bounce Innovation Hub | Akron Fusion Fund | Akron, OH |
| Michael Rademacher | Interstate Fusion Ventures | Akron Fusion Fund | Akron, OH |
| Bounce Innovation Hub | Akron, OH | ||
| Interstate Fusion Ventures | Akron, OH | ||
| Interstate Fusion Ventures | Akron, OH |
William Manby Jr. Affiliated Funds (2)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Fusion Fund | Bounce Innovation Hub | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2016 | ||||
| Interstate Fusion Ventures | Interstate Fusion Ventures | Venture - General | Closed | 2023 |
William Manby Jr. FAQs
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Who is William Manby Jr.?
Mr. William Manby is a Founding Partner and serves as Managing Partner at Interstate Fusion Ventures.
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How much does William Manby Jr. typically invest?
William Manby Jr.'s median deal size is .
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What is William Manby Jr.’s main position?
William Manby Jr.’s primary position is Founding Partner & Managing Partner.
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