John Wyant JD Overview

  • Primary Position
  • Founder & Managi...

  • Primary Industry
  • Information Technology

  • Active Board Seats
  • 1

  • Med. Deal Size

  • Med. Valuation

John Wyant JD General Information

Biography

Mr. John Wyant is the Founder & serves as Managing Director at Blue Chip Venture. He is a Co-Owner of Cincinnati Reds. He previously also served as a Board Member at Kinetic Social. P&G developed the first brand management system and is the world's largest advertiser. Jack began his business career in brand management at P&G in 1970. Home-based in Cincinnati, the influence of consumer marketing professionals in Blue Chip's Cincinnati home base has impacted the Firm and many of its portfolio companies. He served as Board Member at UM. Three of its five board members and most of its venture partners were long-term P&G executives. Jack's activity has evolved from old to new digital media and big data companies, which represent most of Blue Chip's investments over the past five years. Before Blue Chip, Jack spent 16 years in entrepreneurial settings as the founder and CEO of two venture-backed start-up companies. Home Entertainment Network (HEN) built and operated TV stations in Chicago, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Minneapolis. The company originated and syndicated live sporting events, and in the early 1980s created, programmed, and managed the first pay-TV networks for the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota North Stars, and Minnesota Twins.

Contact Information

Primary Position
Founder & Managing Director, Blue Chip Venture
Education
Northern Kentucky University, JD (Doctor of Law)
Denison University, BA (Bachelor of Arts)
Gender
Male
Phone
+1 (513)
Address
  • 1308 Race Street
  • Suite 200
  • Cincinnati, OH 45202-7397
  • United States
+1 (513)

John Wyant JD Positions (1)

Firm name Firm type Title Location Industry Since
Blue Chip Venture Investor Founder & Managing Director Cincinnati, OH Venture Capital

John Wyant JD Board Seats (1)

Company Industry Ownership Status Financing Status Location Since
ShareThis Internet Software Privately Held (backing) Private Equity-Backed Palo Alto, CA

John Wyant JD Lead Partner on Deals (22)

John Wyant JD has been the lead partner on 22 deals. Their latest deal was with AKRU, a financial software company. The deal was made for on 01-May-2022.

Company Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Deal Status Industry Location
AKRU 01-May-2022 Early Stage VC Failed/Cancelled Financial Software Cincinnati, OH
Bidtellect 17-Jul-2015 Completed Media and Information Services (B2B) Delray Beach, FL
Core2 Group 16-Apr-2015 Completed Media and Information Services (B2B) Tysons, VA
ShareThis 06-Oct-2014 Completed Internet Software Palo Alto, CA
UM 05-May-2014 Completed Media and Information Services (B2B) Pasadena, CA
Kinetic (Digital Marketing Platform) 15-Apr-2014 Completed Media and Information Services (B2B) New York, NY
AxioMed 22-May-2012 Completed Therapeutic Devices Malden, MA
AssureCare 09-May-2012 Completed Enterprise Systems (Healthcare) Cincinnati, OH
Wild Things Gear 12-Apr-2012 Later Stage VC Completed Clothing Virginia Beach, VA
XOS Digital 11-Mar-2011 Later Stage VC (Series B1) Completed Business/Productivity Software Maitland, FL

John Wyant JD Network (254)

Board Members (57)

Name Company Representing Location From
Matt Gilbert Kinetic (Digital Marketing Platform) Self New York, NY
John Krasznekewicz XOS Digital Self Maitland, FL
Imaginova Self Watsonville, CA
ShareThis Self Palo Alto, CA
ShareThis ShareThis Palo Alto, CA

Portfolio Executives (192)

Name Company Role Deal date Location
Kiran Arif AKRU Founding Team Member 01-May-2022 Cincinnati, OH
William Powers AKRU Chief Operating Officer & Head of Capital Markets 01-May-2022 Cincinnati, OH
AKRU Chief Technology Officer 01-May-2022 Cincinnati, OH
AKRU Founder & Chief Executive Officer 01-May-2022 Cincinnati, OH
AKRU Chief Financial Officer 01-May-2022 Cincinnati, OH

Fund Team Members (5)

Name Investor Fund Fund Location
Gregory Taylor Blue Chip Venture Blue Chip Capital Fund IV Cincinnati, OH
Gregory Taylor Blue Chip Venture Blue Chip Capital Fund III Cincinnati, OH
Blue Chip Venture Cincinnati, OH
Blue Chip Venture Cincinnati, OH
Blue Chip Venture Cincinnati, OH

John Wyant JD Affiliated Funds (5)

Fund Investor Fund Type Status Vintage Size Dry Powder IRR IRR Quartile
Blue Chip Capital Fund VI Blue Chip Venture Venture - General Closed 2015
Blue Chip Capital Fund I Blue Chip Venture Venture - General Liquidated 1992
Blue Chip Capital Fund V Blue Chip Venture Venture - General Closed 2012
Blue Chip Capital Fund IV Blue Chip Venture Venture - General Closed 2000
Blue Chip Capital Fund III Blue Chip Venture Venture - General Fully Invested 1999

John Wyant JD FAQs

  • Who is John Wyant JD?

    Mr. John Wyant is the Founder & serves as Managing Director at Blue Chip Venture.

  • How much does John Wyant JD typically invest?

    John Wyant JD's median deal size is .

  • What is John Wyant JD’s main position?

    John Wyant JD’s primary position is Founder & Managing Director.

  • How many active board seats does John Wyant JD hold?

    John Wyant JD holds a board seat in ShareThis.

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