William Wolf Overview
- Firm
- Method Capital
- Primary Position
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Managing Partner
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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4
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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William Wolf General Information
Biography
Mr. William Wolf serves as Managing Partner at Method Capital. He founded and served as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner at BW Capital Partners. He served as a Board Member at Pangea Money Transfer and PlayNetwork. He served as a Board Member at OfficeLuv. Mr. Wolf serves as a Board Member at Chicago Child Care Society, e-Zassi, HighGround, Lifespan Brands, Mindcrest, Pangea Universal Holdings, SpiderOak, and WellRight. He focuses on the management of KDWC, deal sourcing, and portfolio company oversight at KDWC. He served as Board Member at ForeverCar. He serves as Board Member at Ezassi. In 2011, he founded BW Capital, an alternative asset management firm. Prior to founding BW Capital, he served as an Investment Banker at Salomon Brothers Inc. and William Blair & Company. He served as an executive overseeing operating company investments at Henry Crown and Company. He served as a Principal and Chief Operating Officer at Talon Asset Management, where he managed the firm's private equity business. He earned an AB degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Hamilton College and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Columbia College Chicago. He served as Board Member at Spring.
Contact Information
Address
- 900 North Michigan Avenue
- Suite 1600
- Chicago, IL 60611
- United States
William Wolf Positions (1)
Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
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Method Capital | Investor | Managing Partner | Chicago, IL | Venture Capital |
William Wolf Board Seats (4)
Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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Columbia College Chicago Endowment | Chicago, IL | ||||
Ezassi | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | |
SpiderOak | Network Management Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Lenexa, KS | |
WellRight | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Chicago, IL |
William Wolf Lead Partner on Deals (19)
William Wolf has been the lead partner on 19 deals. Their latest deal was with Lava (Lamp), a home furnishings company. The deal was made on 02-Jan-2018.
Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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Lava (Lamp) | 02-Jan-2018 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Home Furnishings | North Andover, MA | |
Pangea Money Transfer | 14-Sep-2017 | Completed | Financial Software | Chicago, IL | ||
ForeverCar | 05-Sep-2017 | Completed | Automotive | Madison, WI | ||
Ezassi | 28-Jun-2017 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | ||
OfficeLuv | 29-Mar-2016 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Chicago, IL | ||
OfficeLuv | 27-May-2015 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Chicago, IL | ||
SpiderOak | 11-May-2015 | Completed | Network Management Software | Lenexa, KS | ||
Pangea Money Transfer | 02-Mar-2015 | Completed | Financial Software | Chicago, IL | ||
OfficeLuv | 01-Mar-2015 | Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Chicago, IL | |
WellRight | 15-Oct-2014 | Early Stage VC (Series B) | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Chicago, IL |
William Wolf Network (166)
Board Members (57)
Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
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Ian Drury | SpiderOak | OCA Ventures | Lenexa, KS | |
Madeleine Burrell | Columbia College Chicago Endowment | Self | Chicago, IL | |
Columbia College Chicago Endowment | Self | Chicago, IL | ||
Ezassi | Self | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | ||
Lava (Lamp) | Self | North Andover, MA |
Portfolio Executives (105)
Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
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Dale Zalusky | Lava (Lamp) | President & Co-Chief Executive Officer | 02-Jan-2018 | North Andover, MA |
Clay Farnsworth | Lava (Lamp) | Chief Executive Officer | 02-Jan-2018 | North Andover, MA |
Lava (Lamp) | Chief Financial Officer | 02-Jan-2018 | North Andover, MA | |
Lava (Lamp) | Chief Executive Officer | 02-Jan-2018 | North Andover, MA | |
Lava (Lamp) | Chief Executive Officer | 02-Jan-2018 | North Andover, MA |
Fund Team Members (4)
Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
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Gleb Zarkh | Method Capital | KDWC Venture Fund | Chicago, IL |
Christopher Capps | Method Capital | KDWC Venture Fund | Chicago, IL |
Method Capital | Chicago, IL | ||
Method Capital | Chicago, IL |
William Wolf Affiliated Funds (2)
Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
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KDWC Venture Fund | Method Capital | Venture - General | Closed | 2016 | ||||
Talon Capital Partners | Talon Asset Management | Buyout | Liquidated | 2007 |
William Wolf FAQs
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Who is William Wolf?
Mr. William Wolf serves as Managing Partner at Method Capital.
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How much does William Wolf typically invest?
William Wolf's median deal size is
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What is William Wolf’s main position?
William Wolf’s primary position is Managing Partner.
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What are the contact details for William Wolf?
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How many active board seats does William Wolf hold?
William Wolf holds 4 board seats including Columbia College Chicago Endowment, Ezassi, SpiderOak, and WellRight.
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