Rick Hess
Director/Board Member at CATCHA INVESTMENT CORP
Profile
Rick Hess was the founder of Evolution Media Capital LLC, where he served as Co-Managing Partner from 2008 to 2018.
He is also the founder of Cobalt Investment Management LLC.
Mr. Hess's current jobs include being a Director at The Chrysalis Center (California), Mux, Inc., The Athletic Media Co., Catcha Investment Corp., and Squared Circles LLC.
He is also a Strategic Advisor at Forest Road Acquisition Corp.
II since 2021.
Mr. Hess's former jobs include being the Chief Executive Officer of Evolution Media from 2012 to 2019 and an Independent Director at Catcha Investment Corp.
2.0.
Mr. Hess completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania.
Rick Hess active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST ROAD ACQUISITION CORP. II | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/03/2021 |
| CATCHA INVESTMENT CORP | Director/Board Member | - |
Cobalt Investment Management LLC
 Cobalt Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cobalt Investment Management LLC (Cobalt Investment Management) is a venture capital subsidiary of Evolution Media Capital LLC founded in 2008 by Rick Hess and Bob Stanley. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
The Chrysalis Center (California)
 The Chrysalis Center (California) Personnel ServicesCommercial Services The Chrysalis Center provides resources, employment and support services for homeless and low-income individuals. The company was founded by John Dillon in 1984 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Athletic Media Co.
 The Athletic Media Co. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Athletic Media Co. provides subscription-based sports media brand targeting the sports fan segment. The company was founded by Alex Mather and Adam C. Hansmann in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Mux, Inc.
 Mux, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mux, Inc. offers real-time performance monitoring and analytics for video streaming. It allows publishers to leverages data to improve on-demand and live video performance. The company was founded by Jonathan Dahl, Steve Heffernan, Matthew McClure, and Adam Brown in 2015 and is headquartered San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Squared Circles LLC
 Squared Circles LLC Investment ManagersFinance Squared Circles LLC is a venture studio that focuses on shaping a better future. The company is based in New York, NY. It resides at the intersection of operations, branding, capital, and talent. The company was founded in 2019 by Alexander Gilkes, Osman Khan, Lukas Derksen. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Rick Hess
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Evolution Media Capital LLC
 Evolution Media Capital LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Evolution Media Capital LLC provides investment banking services. Its investments are focused on the media, entertainment, and sports industries. The firm offers investment advisory, asset management, industry research, and capital-raising services. It also provides advisory services that include strategic analysis, valuation and negotiation of media rights and regional sports network planning and operational strategy. The company was founded in 2008 by Richard Hess and Robert Gerard Stanley Jr. and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Founder | 01/01/2018 |
Catcha Investment Corp. 2.0
 Catcha Investment Corp. 2.0 Financial ConglomeratesFinance Catcha Investment Corp. 2.0 is a blank check company, which was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded on February 3, 2021 and is headquartered in Singapore. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Rick Hess
| University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| CATCHA INVESTMENT CORP | Finance |
| Private companies | 8 |
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The Chrysalis Center (California)
The Chrysalis Center (California) Personnel ServicesCommercial Services The Chrysalis Center provides resources, employment and support services for homeless and low-income individuals. The company was founded by John Dillon in 1984 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Commercial Services |
Evolution Media Capital LLC
Evolution Media Capital LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Evolution Media Capital LLC provides investment banking services. Its investments are focused on the media, entertainment, and sports industries. The firm offers investment advisory, asset management, industry research, and capital-raising services. It also provides advisory services that include strategic analysis, valuation and negotiation of media rights and regional sports network planning and operational strategy. The company was founded in 2008 by Richard Hess and Robert Gerard Stanley Jr. and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Cobalt Investment Management LLC
Cobalt Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cobalt Investment Management LLC (Cobalt Investment Management) is a venture capital subsidiary of Evolution Media Capital LLC founded in 2008 by Rick Hess and Bob Stanley. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Mux, Inc.
Mux, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mux, Inc. offers real-time performance monitoring and analytics for video streaming. It allows publishers to leverages data to improve on-demand and live video performance. The company was founded by Jonathan Dahl, Steve Heffernan, Matthew McClure, and Adam Brown in 2015 and is headquartered San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
The Athletic Media Co.
The Athletic Media Co. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Athletic Media Co. provides subscription-based sports media brand targeting the sports fan segment. The company was founded by Alex Mather and Adam C. Hansmann in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Forest Road Acquisition Corp. II
 Forest Road Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Forest Road Acquisition Corp. II is a blank check company, which was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on December 23, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Catcha Investment Corp. 2.0
Catcha Investment Corp. 2.0 Financial ConglomeratesFinance Catcha Investment Corp. 2.0 is a blank check company, which was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded on February 3, 2021 and is headquartered in Singapore. | Finance |
Squared Circles LLC
Squared Circles LLC Investment ManagersFinance Squared Circles LLC is a venture studio that focuses on shaping a better future. The company is based in New York, NY. It resides at the intersection of operations, branding, capital, and talent. The company was founded in 2019 by Alexander Gilkes, Osman Khan, Lukas Derksen. | Finance |
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