Erik Hersman Overview

  • Primary Position
  • Co-Founder & Chi...

  • Primary Industry
  • Information Technology

  • Active Board Seats
  • 2

  • Med. Deal Size
  • 00000

  • Med. Valuation
  • 00.00

Erik Hersman General Information

Biography

Mr. Erik Hersman is a Co-Founder & serves as Chief Executive Officer at Gridless. He co-founded and served as Chief Executive Officer at BRCK. He serves as Board Member at Angani. He was the Co-Founder of iHub.

Contact Information

Primary Position
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Gridless
Education
Florida State University, Tallahassee, BS (Bachelor of Science)
Gender
Male
Email
eraborisnisiu@taliqui
Address
  • Kenya

Erik Hersman Positions (3)

Firm name Firm type Title Location Industry Since
Gridless Company Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer Kenya Other Financial Services 0000-00-00
Savannah Fund Investor Fund Founder Ebene, Mauritius Venture Capital
Ushahidi Company Co-Founder & Board Member Orlando, FL Media and Information Services (B2B) 0000-00-00

Erik Hersman Board Seats (2)

Company Industry Ownership Status Financing Status Location Since
Angani IT Consulting and Outsourcing Privately Held (backing) Venture Capital-Backed Nairobi, Kenya 0000-00-0
Ushahidi Media and Information Services (B2B) Privately Held (backing) Accelerator/Incubator Backed Orlando, FL 0000-00-0

Erik Hersman Lead Partner on Deals (4)

Company Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Deal Status Industry Location
EveryLayer 15-Feb-2019 Merger/Acquisition Completed Internet Service Providers San Francisco, CA
Surf Kenya 15-Feb-2019 00000000000000 Completed Internet Service Providers Nairobi, Kenya
Angani 11-Feb-2015 Seed Round 00000 Completed IT Consulting and Outsourcing Nairobi, Kenya
Ushahidi Corporate 00.000 Completed Media and Information Services (B2B) Orlando, FL

Erik Hersman Network (37)

Board Members (11)

Name Company Representing Location From
Tamara Giltsoff Ushahidi Self Orlando, FL
Jenny Stefanotti Ushahidi Self Orlando, FL
0000000 000 Ushahidi Self Orlando, FL
000000 0000 Angani Invested Development Nairobi, Kenya 0000-00-00
0000 000000 Ushahidi Self Orlando, FL

Portfolio Executives (24)

Name Company Role Deal date Location
Phares Kariuki Angani Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder 11-Feb-2015 Nairobi, Kenya
Riyaz Bachani Angani Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer 11-Feb-2015 Nairobi, Kenya
00000 000 Angani Co-Founder 11-Feb-2015 Nairobi, Kenya
0000 0000 Angani Chief Technology Officer 11-Feb-2015 Nairobi, Kenya
00000000 Angani Co-Founder & Chief Scientist 11-Feb-2015 Nairobi, Kenya

Fund Team Members (2)

Name Investor Fund Fund Location
0000 0000000 Savannah Fund 00000000 000 Ebene, Mauritius
000000 00000 Savannah Fund 00000000 000 Ebene, Mauritius

Erik Hersman Affiliated Funds (1)

Fund Investor Fund Type Status Vintage Size Dry Powder IRR IRR Quartile
Savannah Technology Fund I Savannah Fund Venture Capital - Early Stage Closed 2012 0000 000000 000000

Erik Hersman FAQs

  • Who is Erik Hersman?

    Mr. Erik Hersman is a Co-Founder & serves as Chief Executive Officer at Gridless.

  • How much does Erik Hersman typically invest?

    Erik Hersman's median deal size is 000000.

  • What is Erik Hersman’s main position?

    Erik Hersman’s primary position is Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer.

  • How many active board seats does Erik Hersman hold?

    Erik Hersman holds 2 board seats including Angani and Ushahidi.

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