Jeff Bonforte
Director/Board Member at Jibjab Catapult CA LLC
Net worth: 30 M $ as of 31/03/2024
Profile
Jeff C.
Bonforte was the founder of Gizmo5 Technologies, Inc. (founded in 2001) and I-Drive.com, Inc. (founded in 1997) where he held the titles of President and CEO respectively.
Currently, he holds multiple positions including Director at Jibjab Catapult CA LLC, Venture Advisor at Relay Ventures, Venture Partner at Parade Ventures Management LLC, and Managing Partner at Catapult Capital LLC (since 2019).
Mr. Bonforte's education history includes an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GRINDR INC.
1.68% | 25/04/2023 | 2,943,571 ( 1.68% ) | 30 M $ | 31/03/2024 |
Jeff Bonforte active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Parade Ventures Management LLC
 Parade Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Parade Ventures Management LLC (Parade Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Shawn Merani. The firm is headquartered in Los Gatos, California. | Private Equity Investor | - |
| Jibjab Catapult CA LLC | Director/Board Member | - |
Relay Ventures
 Relay Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Relay Ventures (Relay Ventures) is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 1996 by Kevin Talbot and John L. Albright. The firm is headquartered in Toronto with additional office in Menlo Park. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Catapult Capital LLC
 Catapult Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Catapult Capital LLC (Catapult Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Gary Hsueh, Michael Levit and Rick Marini. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2019 |
Former positions of Jeff Bonforte
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Grindr LLC
 Grindr LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Grindr LLC operates a gay social networking application for iOS and Android. The company was founded by Joel Simkhai in 2009 and is headquartered in West Hollywood, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/10/2022 |
Playworks Education Energized
 Playworks Education Energized Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Playworks Education Energized operates as a nonprofit organization. Its services include onsite coaching, consultative support, staff training and online learning. It partners with elementary schools, districts, and after-school programs to integrate physical activity and social-emotional learning skill-building during recess.The company was founded by Jill Vialet in 1996 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2020 |
Yahoo!, Inc.
 Yahoo!, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Yahoo!, Inc. is a guide to digital information discovery, focused on informing, connecting, and entertaining users through its search, communications, and digital content products. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific. The company was founded by Jerry Chih-Yuan Yang and David Filo in January 1994 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/09/2018 |
Xobni Corp.
 Xobni Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Xobni Corp. provides email analytic software solutions. The company was founded in March 2006 and was headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/06/2013 |
Gizmo5 Technologies, Inc.
 Gizmo5 Technologies, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Gizmo5 Technologies, Inc. provides broadband calling services. It offers mobile devices and desktops to send instant messages, VOIP calls, and email through the interface. The company was founded by Michael L. Robertson and Jeff Bonforte in 2003 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Founder | 01/08/2005 |
Training of Jeff Bonforte
| University of California, Los Angeles | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| GRINDR INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 13 |
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Yahoo!, Inc.
Yahoo!, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Yahoo!, Inc. is a guide to digital information discovery, focused on informing, connecting, and entertaining users through its search, communications, and digital content products. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific. The company was founded by Jerry Chih-Yuan Yang and David Filo in January 1994 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Technology Services |
Gizmo5 Technologies, Inc.
Gizmo5 Technologies, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Gizmo5 Technologies, Inc. provides broadband calling services. It offers mobile devices and desktops to send instant messages, VOIP calls, and email through the interface. The company was founded by Michael L. Robertson and Jeff Bonforte in 2003 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Communications |
Xobni Corp.
Xobni Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Xobni Corp. provides email analytic software solutions. The company was founded in March 2006 and was headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Betabrand Corp.
 Betabrand Corp. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Betabrand Corp. designs and manufactures apparel for men and women. The firm's provides pants, shirts, hoodies, jackets, tees, shorts, sweaters, denims, tops, outerwear, skirts, dresses, work wear, shoes, socks and bags. It also sells its products through online. The company was founded by Matthew Thier, Jared Graf, Colin Stuart and Christopher Lindland in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
I-Drive.com, Inc.
 I-Drive.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services I-Drive.com, Inc. provides free information storage via the internet. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by Jeff C. Bonforte. | Technology Services |
Playworks Education Energized
Playworks Education Energized Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Playworks Education Energized operates as a nonprofit organization. Its services include onsite coaching, consultative support, staff training and online learning. It partners with elementary schools, districts, and after-school programs to integrate physical activity and social-emotional learning skill-building during recess.The company was founded by Jill Vialet in 1996 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Commercial Services |
Relay Ventures
Relay Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Relay Ventures (Relay Ventures) is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 1996 by Kevin Talbot and John L. Albright. The firm is headquartered in Toronto with additional office in Menlo Park. | Finance |
Grindr LLC
Grindr LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Grindr LLC operates a gay social networking application for iOS and Android. The company was founded by Joel Simkhai in 2009 and is headquartered in West Hollywood, CA. | Technology Services |
Parade Ventures Management LLC
Parade Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Parade Ventures Management LLC (Parade Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Shawn Merani. The firm is headquartered in Los Gatos, California. | Finance |
Catapult Capital LLC
Catapult Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Catapult Capital LLC (Catapult Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Gary Hsueh, Michael Levit and Rick Marini. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
| Jibjab Catapult CA LLC | |
Science Strategic Acquisition Corp. Bravo
 Science Strategic Acquisition Corp. Bravo Financial ConglomeratesFinance Science Strategic Acquisition Corp. Bravo is a blank check company that is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on February 22, 2021 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Finance |
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