Brian Cohen Overview

  • Primary Position
  • Founding Partner

  • Primary Industry
  • Information Technology

  • Active Board Seats
  • 2

  • Med. Deal Size

  • Med. Valuation

Brian Cohen General Information

Biography

Mr. Brian Cohen is a Founding Partner of New York Venture Partners. He serves as an a Chairman at Six Point Ventures. He served as Chairman at New York Angels. He served as Board Member at Peel Away Labs and Authorea. He also serves as Founding Partner at New York Venture Partners. Previously, he served as CEO at Globalcomm. He has over 40 years of experience in entrepreneurship with a focus on technology. Considered one of the pioneers of science and technology strategic communications, he founded Technology Solutions, Inc. with his wife in 1983. Currently, he is the chairman of the New York Angels.

Contact Information

Primary Position
Founding Partner, New York Venture Partners
Education
Syracuse University, BS (Bachelor of Science)
Boston University, MS (Master of Science)
Gender
Male
Email
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Address
  • 114 East 25th street
  • New York, NY 10010
  • United States

Brian Cohen Positions (1)

Firm name Firm type Title Location Industry Since
New York Venture Partners Investor Founding Partner New York, NY Angel Group

Brian Cohen Board Seats (2)

Company Industry Ownership Status Financing Status Location Since
PeelAways Household Products Privately Held (backing) Venture Capital-Backed Jersey City, NJ
Six Point Ventures New York, NY

Brian Cohen Lead Partner on Deals (35)

Brian Cohen has been the lead partner on 35 deals. Their latest deal was with PeelAways, a household products company. The deal was made for on 21-Mar-2019.

Company Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Deal Status Industry Location
PeelAways 21-Mar-2019 Seed Round Completed Household Products Jersey City, NJ
Visual Vocal 01-May-2018 Completed Business/Productivity Software Seattle, WA
Boundless Mind 18-Jan-2018 Completed Business/Productivity Software Los Angeles, CA
Visual Vocal 16-Oct-2017 Completed Business/Productivity Software Seattle, WA
Laugh Radio 24-Apr-2017 Completed Broadcasting, Radio and Television San Francisco, CA
VinePair 17-Feb-2017 Completed Publishing New York, NY
GameCo 30-Dec-2016 Completed Entertainment Software Parma, OH
StrongDM 05-Dec-2016 Completed Business/Productivity Software Burlingame, CA
Salido 08-Sep-2016 Seed Round Completed Business/Productivity Software New York, NY
VinePair 25-Aug-2016 Seed Round Completed Publishing New York, NY

Brian Cohen Network (247)

Board Members (24)

Name Company Representing Location From
Donna Redel New York Angels Self New York, NY
Thomas Wisniewski New York Angels RosePaul Ventures New York, NY
New York Angels Self New York, NY
PeelAways PeelAways Jersey City, NJ
Authorea Authorea Hoboken, NJ

Portfolio Executives (222)

Name Company Role Deal date Location
Maxwell Cohen PeelAways Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, President & Board Member 21-Mar-2019 Jersey City, NJ
Ibrahim Masood PeelAways Chief Marketing Officer 21-Mar-2019 Jersey City, NJ
PeelAways Chief Operating Officer 21-Mar-2019 Jersey City, NJ
PeelAways Co-Founder 21-Mar-2019 Jersey City, NJ
Visual Vocal Strategic Advisor 01-May-2018 Seattle, WA

Fund Team Members (1)

Name Investor Fund Fund Location
Six Point Ventures New York, NY

Brian Cohen Affiliated Funds (1)

Fund Investor Fund Type Status Vintage Size Dry Powder IRR IRR Quartile
Six Point Ventures Six Point Ventures Venture - General Open

Brian Cohen FAQs

  • Who is Brian Cohen?

    Mr. Brian Cohen is a Founding Partner of New York Venture Partners.

  • How much does Brian Cohen typically invest?

    Brian Cohen's median deal size is .

  • What is Brian Cohen’s main position?

    Brian Cohen’s primary position is Founding Partner.

  • How many active board seats does Brian Cohen hold?

    Brian Cohen holds 2 board seats including PeelAways and Six Point Ventures.

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