James F. Tieng
Founder at Lumos Capital Group LLC
Profile
James is Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Lumos Capital Group.
With over 15 years of investing experience, James has led and completed 17 platform transactions (majority and minority deals), having deployed over $1.6 billion of equity in education, software, business services, and digital media companies.
His investments have ranged in enterprise value from less than $10 million to over $1 billion.
James has served as a member or observer of the Board of Directors for 15 public and private companies.
James was previously a Principal at Quad Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on the education sector.
Previously, he was with Apax Partners, where he focused on financial, business and digital services investments around the world.
Prior to Apax, James was an investment professional at Irving Place Capital.
He began his career at McKinsey & Company, where he worked on strategy, M&A, and corporate finance engagements across a variety of industries.
James received an MBA from Harvard Business School and earned an AB in Economics from Princeton University with certificates in Finance and Political Economy.
He lives in New York City with his wife and two rambunctious boys
James F. Tieng active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Apax Partners, Inc.
 Apax Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1976, Apax Partners, Inc. is a venture capital/private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of London-based Apax Partners LLP | Private Equity Analyst | 08/09/2010 |
Lumos Capital Group LLC
 Lumos Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Lumos Capital Group LLC (Lumos Capital Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2018 by Victor Hu and James F. Tieng. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Founder | 01/12/2017 |
Ironhack Group Inc.
 Ironhack Group Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Ironhack Group Inc. provides intensive courses in web development, UX/UI design, and data analytics for students. It offers bootcamp will be skilled in technologies like HTML5 & CSS3, ES6 JavaScript, and MEAN Stack. The UX/UI program covers topics like design thinking, interaction architecture, interaction design, design systems while learning the tools of the trade like Sketch and InVision. The company was founded by Ariel Quinones and Gonzalo Manrique in 2013 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2020 |
OnlineMedEd, Inc,
 OnlineMedEd, Inc, Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services OnlineMedEd is a medical education platform that provides free videos and premium materials to help medical students master medical knowledge, exams, and succeed in residency. The company is based in Austin, TX. The company offers easy-to-digest content on various medical topics, including surgery, neurosurgery, diabetes, and more. The company was founded in 2014 by William Dustyn and Jamie Fitch, with Jamie Fitch serving as the CEO since then. | Director/Board Member | 01/03/2021 |
Former positions of James F. Tieng
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
TargetX.com LLC
 TargetX.com LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services TargetX.com LLC engages in the development of cloud based enterprise solutions to colleges and universities. Its product features build community with schools app, connect prospects to admissions, drive growth with insights, and manage walk-ins with engage. The company was founded by Brian William Niles and Michael Crusi in 1998 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Director/Board Member | 02/12/2017 |
Quad Partners LLC
 Quad Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Quad Partners LLC (Quad Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by Lincoln Frank and Daniel Neuwirth. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 02/12/2017 |
The ILSC Education Group, Inc.
 The ILSC Education Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services ILSC Education Group, Inc. offers language training programs to international students. It also offers internationally relevant language and career skills training and certification programs through its divisions: colleges, teacher training, corporate training and continuing education. The company was founded by Paul Zysman in 1991 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 02/12/2017 |
Inside Higher Ed, Inc.
 Inside Higher Ed, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Inside Higher Ed, Inc. provides online information services. It also provides news and feature stories, provocative daily commentary, areas for comment on every article. The company was founded by Scott Jaschik, Kathlene Collins, and Douglas Lederman in 2004 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | 02/12/2017 |
Interfolio, Inc.
 Interfolio, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Interfolio, Inc. provides higher education credential management and committee based decision making software services. Its Dossier, ByCommittee and letter writer services help scholars manage the lifecycle of their academic and professional careers and enable institutions to select the most talented and diverse candidates. The company was founded by Steve Goldenberg in 1999 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | 02/12/2017 |
Training of James F. Tieng
| Princeton University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 16 |
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Bear Stearns Merchant Banking
 Bear Stearns Merchant Banking Investment ManagersFinance Headquartered in New York City, Bear Stearns Merchant Banking is the private equity arm of Bear Stearns Cos., Inc. (NYSE: BSC) | Finance |
Lumos Capital Group LLC
Lumos Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Lumos Capital Group LLC (Lumos Capital Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2018 by Victor Hu and James F. Tieng. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Apax Partners, Inc.
Apax Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1976, Apax Partners, Inc. is a venture capital/private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of London-based Apax Partners LLP | Finance |
Bankrate, Inc.
 Bankrate, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bankrate, Inc. was operated as a publisher and aggregator and distributor of personal finance content on the Internet. The company was founded in 1976 and was headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
TargetX.com LLC
TargetX.com LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services TargetX.com LLC engages in the development of cloud based enterprise solutions to colleges and universities. Its product features build community with schools app, connect prospects to admissions, drive growth with insights, and manage walk-ins with engage. The company was founded by Brian William Niles and Michael Crusi in 1998 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Technology Services |
Irving Place Capital Management LP
 Irving Place Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Irving Place Capital Management LP (Irving Place Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by John David Howard. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Quad Partners LLC
Quad Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Quad Partners LLC (Quad Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by Lincoln Frank and Daniel Neuwirth. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Garda World Security Corp.
 Garda World Security Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Garda World Security Corp. engages in the provision of security, cash consulting and specialized services. It offers physical security, security products, pandemic responsem security systems, travel security, crisis management, and security consulting services. It serves airports, commercial properties, condo security, construction, defense, and education sectors. The company was founded by Stephan D. Cr?tier in 1995 and is headquartered in Montr?al, Canada. | Commercial Services |
The ILSC Education Group, Inc.
The ILSC Education Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services ILSC Education Group, Inc. offers language training programs to international students. It also offers internationally relevant language and career skills training and certification programs through its divisions: colleges, teacher training, corporate training and continuing education. The company was founded by Paul Zysman in 1991 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Inside Higher Ed, Inc.
Inside Higher Ed, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Inside Higher Ed, Inc. provides online information services. It also provides news and feature stories, provocative daily commentary, areas for comment on every article. The company was founded by Scott Jaschik, Kathlene Collins, and Douglas Lederman in 2004 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Technology Services |
Interfolio, Inc.
Interfolio, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Interfolio, Inc. provides higher education credential management and committee based decision making software services. Its Dossier, ByCommittee and letter writer services help scholars manage the lifecycle of their academic and professional careers and enable institutions to select the most talented and diverse candidates. The company was founded by Steve Goldenberg in 1999 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Technology Services |
| Taskstream LLC | Technology Services |
Cayuse LLC
 Cayuse LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cayuse LLC engages in the design and development of eResearch administration (eRA) solutions. The firm offers pre-award, post-award, compliance solutions, and research suite. The company was founded by Christian Harker in 1994 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Technology Services |
Ironhack Group Inc.
Ironhack Group Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Ironhack Group Inc. provides intensive courses in web development, UX/UI design, and data analytics for students. It offers bootcamp will be skilled in technologies like HTML5 & CSS3, ES6 JavaScript, and MEAN Stack. The UX/UI program covers topics like design thinking, interaction architecture, interaction design, design systems while learning the tools of the trade like Sketch and InVision. The company was founded by Ariel Quinones and Gonzalo Manrique in 2013 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Technology Services |
OnlineMedEd, Inc,
OnlineMedEd, Inc, Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services OnlineMedEd is a medical education platform that provides free videos and premium materials to help medical students master medical knowledge, exams, and succeed in residency. The company is based in Austin, TX. The company offers easy-to-digest content on various medical topics, including surgery, neurosurgery, diabetes, and more. The company was founded in 2014 by William Dustyn and Jamie Fitch, with Jamie Fitch serving as the CEO since then. | Technology Services |
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