John Fernandez JD Overview

  • Primary Position
  • Managing Directo...

  • Primary Industry
  • Information Technology

  • Med. Deal Size

  • Med. Valuation

John Fernandez JD General Information

Biography

Mr. John Fernandez served as Managing Director at Nextlaw Ventures. With more than 13 years of executive experience, John has earned a reputation as a strategic thinker and creative problem solver. As US Chief Innovation Officer and Partner at Dentons, John works closely with the Firm's lawyers and professionals to identify and deploy client service solutions that fully capitalize on the Firm's diverse legal expertise, industry thought leadership, global footprint and entrepreneurial spirit. Prior to joining the Firm, he served as President Barack Obama's Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. During his tenure, he launched new coordinated federal initiatives to accelerate innovation-based growth strategies, including the "i6 Challenge" and the "Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge." In his capacity as our Global Chair, John will work to ensure that the full experience and capabilities of Dentons are brought to bear on opportunities being developed at NextLaw Labs.

Contact Information

Primary Position
Managing Director, Nextlaw Ventures
Education
Indiana University, JD (Doctor of Law)
Indiana University, Master's
Indiana University, BS (Bachelor of Science)
Gender
Male

John Fernandez JD Lead Partner on Deals (1)

John Fernandez JD has been the lead partner on 1 deal. Their latest deal was with Doxly, a business/productivity software company. The deal was made for on 04-Aug-2017.

Company Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Deal Status Industry Location
Doxly 04-Aug-2017 Seed Round Completed Business/Productivity Software Indianapolis, IN

John Fernandez JD Network (10)

Portfolio Executives (9)

Name Company Role Deal date Location
Christopher Clapp Doxly Chairman 04-Aug-2017 Indianapolis, IN
Doug Wilson Doxly Vice President, Product 04-Aug-2017 Indianapolis, IN
Doxly Co-Founder 04-Aug-2017 Indianapolis, IN
Doxly Vice President, Customer Success 04-Aug-2017 Indianapolis, IN
Doxly Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member 04-Aug-2017 Indianapolis, IN

Fund Team Members (1)

Name Investor Fund Fund Location
Nextlaw Ventures Washington, DC

John Fernandez JD Affiliated Funds (1)

Fund Investor Fund Type Status Vintage Size Dry Powder IRR IRR Quartile
Nextlaw Ventures Nextlaw Ventures Venture - General Closed 2017

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    John Fernandez JD’s primary position is Managing Director.

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