Thad Simons JD Overview
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- Yield Lab
- Primary Position
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Co-Founder, Mana...
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Materials and Resources
- Active Board Seats
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3
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Thad Simons JD General Information
Biography
Mr. Thad Simons is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Director and Venture Partner at Yield Lab. From 2001 to 2014, he led Novus in its growth into a global animal health and nutrition company with sales exceeding US $1 billion. His awards and recognitions include International Businessperson of the Year, Agribusiness Leader of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year. He has served on the boards of the International Food and Agribusiness Management Assn. (President), American Feed Industry Assn., National Chicken Council, Maryville University, and Advisory Board of the Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience. He is on the board of three AgTech startups: Ascus Biosciences, Ecto, and Proviera. He is President of The Yield Lab Institute, the non-profit arm of The Yield Lab.
Contact Information
Address
- 1100 Corporate Square Drive
- Suite 212
- Saint Louis, MO 63132
- United States
Thad Simons JD Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yield Lab | Investor | Co-Founder, Managing Director & Venture Partner | Saint Louis, MO | Venture Capital |
Thad Simons JD Board Seats (3)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecto | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Atlanta, GA | |
| New West Genetics | Other Agriculture | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Windsor, CO | |
| Proviera | Specialty Chemicals | Privately Held (backing) | Formerly VC-backed | Kansas City, MO |
Thad Simons JD Lead Partner on Deals (9)
Thad Simons JD has been the lead partner on 9 deals. Their latest deal was with New West Genetics, a other agriculture company. The deal was made on 02-Feb-2022.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New West Genetics | 02-Feb-2022 | Later Stage VC | Completed | Other Agriculture | Windsor, CO | |
| Ecto | 19-Jul-2021 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Atlanta, GA | ||
| CoverCress | 22-Mar-2017 | Completed | Cultivation | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Dexer | 01-Feb-2017 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Kansas City, KS | ||
| Ecto | 31-Jan-2016 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Atlanta, GA | ||
| RnAgri | 28-Jan-2016 | Completed | Agricultural Chemicals | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| CoverCress | 07-May-2015 | Completed | Cultivation | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Holganix | 22-Jan-2015 | Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Agricultural Chemicals | Aston, PA | |
| CoverCress | 21-Jan-2015 | Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Cultivation | Saint Louis, MO |
Thad Simons JD Network (59)
Board Members (22)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Hartman | New West Genetics | New West Genetics | Windsor, CO | |
| Jason Aytes | Proviera | Self | Kansas City, MO | |
| New West Genetics | New West Genetics | Windsor, CO | ||
| New West Genetics | New West Genetics | Windsor, CO | ||
| Ecto | Aqua-Spark | Atlanta, GA |
Portfolio Executives (34)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Fletcher Ph.D | New West Genetics | Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer & Board Member | 02-Feb-2022 | Windsor, CO |
| John McKay Ph.D | New West Genetics | Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Officer, Director of Genetics & Board Member | 02-Feb-2022 | Windsor, CO |
| New West Genetics | Chief Strategy Officer | 02-Feb-2022 | Windsor, CO | |
| New West Genetics | Fractional Chief Operating Officer and Advisor | 02-Feb-2022 | Windsor, CO | |
| New West Genetics | Co-Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | 02-Feb-2022 | Windsor, CO |
Fund Team Members (3)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Welborn | Yield Lab | Yield Lab Global Opportunity Fund | Saint Louis, MO |
| Brian Clevinger Ph.D | Yield Lab | Yield Lab Global Opportunity Fund | Saint Louis, MO |
| Yield Lab | Saint Louis, MO |
Thad Simons JD Affiliated Funds (2)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yield Lab Global Opportunity Fund | Yield Lab | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2020 | ||||
| Yield Lab | Yield Lab | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2015 |
Thad Simons JD FAQs
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Who is Thad Simons JD?
Mr. Thad Simons is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Director and Venture Partner at Yield Lab.
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How much does Thad Simons JD typically invest?
Thad Simons JD's median deal size is .
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What is Thad Simons JD’s main position?
Thad Simons JD’s primary position is Co-Founder, Managing Director & Venture Partner.
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How many active board seats does Thad Simons JD hold?
Thad Simons JD holds 3 board seats including Ecto, New West Genetics, and Proviera.
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