Ross Baird Overview
- Firm
- Blueprint Local
- Primary Position
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Founder & Chief...
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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2
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Ross Baird General Information
Biography
Mr. Ross Baird serves as Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Blueprint LocalHe is an Angel Investor. He is a Co-Founder and serves as Board Member at Village Capital. He also served as Advisor at Capria Ventures. He serves as Board Member at University Venture Fund. He has led the development of programs worldwide. Before launching Village Capital, he worked with First Light Ventures, a seed fund focused on impact investments. Prior to First Light, he worked on the development of four education-related start-up ventures: the Indian School Finance Company in Hyderabad, India, the National College Advising Corps in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and two ventures using technology to promote civic participation. He has an MPhil from the University of Oxford, where he was a Marshall Scholar, and a BA from the University of Virginia, where he was a Truman Scholar and a Jefferson Scholar.
Contact Information
Address
- 901 South Bond Street
- Suite 400
- Baltimore, MD 21231
- United States
Ross Baird Positions (2)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
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| Blueprint Local | Investor | Founder & Chief Executive Officer | Baltimore, MD | Real Estate | |
| Village Capital | Investor | Co-Founder & Board Member | Washington, DC | Accelerator/Incubator |
Ross Baird Board Seats (2)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| University Venture Fund | Salt Lake City, UT | ||||
| Village Capital | Washington, DC |
Ross Baird Lead Partner on Deals (42)
Ross Baird has been the lead partner on 42 deals. Their latest deal was with PiggyVest, a other financial services company. The deal was made for on 31-May-2018.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| PiggyVest | 31-May-2018 | Seed Round | Completed | Other Financial Services | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Hugo Insurance | 14-Jun-2017 | Completed | Automotive Insurance | West Hollywood, CA | ||
| MaTontine | 03-May-2017 | Completed | Financial Software | Dakar, Senegal | ||
| PiggyVest | 28-Apr-2017 | Completed | Other Financial Services | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Sonrident | 10-Jan-2017 | Completed | Clinics/Outpatient Services | Mexico City, Mexico | ||
| Vault (Financial Software) | 01-Jan-2017 | Completed | Financial Software | Austin, TX | ||
| Talerang | 03-Nov-2016 | Completed | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | Mumbai, India | ||
| Idle Smart | 10-Aug-2016 | Completed | Electronic Equipment and Instruments | Overland Park, KS | ||
| WiseBanyan | 01-Jul-2016 | Seed Round | Completed | Financial Software | New York, NY | |
| Shiksha Finance | 25-Jan-2016 | Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Consumer Finance | Chennai, India |
Ross Baird Network (264)
Board Members (19)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
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| Donna Byrd | Village Capital | Self | Washington, DC | |
| Meredith Shields | University Venture Fund | Self | Salt Lake City, UT | |
| University Venture Fund | Self | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| University Venture Fund | Self | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| University Venture Fund | Self | Salt Lake City, UT |
Portfolio Executives (245)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
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| Odunayo Eweniyi | PiggyVest | Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer | 31-May-2018 | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Somtochukwu Ifezue | PiggyVest | Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer and Lead Product Engineer | 31-May-2018 | Lagos, Nigeria |
| PiggyVest | Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer | 31-May-2018 | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| PiggyVest | Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer | 31-May-2018 | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| PiggyVest | Co-Founder & Head of Business Development | 31-May-2018 | Lagos, Nigeria |
Ross Baird FAQs
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Who is Ross Baird?
Mr. Ross Baird serves as Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Blueprint LocalHe is an Angel Investor.
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How much does Ross Baird typically invest?
Ross Baird's median deal size is .
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What is Ross Baird’s main position?
Ross Baird’s primary position is Founder & Chief Executive Officer.
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What are the contact details for Ross Baird?
Ross Baird’s email address is ro and his phone number is +1 (410) .
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How many active board seats does Ross Baird hold?
Ross Baird holds 2 board seats including University Venture Fund and Village Capital.
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