Tom W. Siegel
Founder at Off the Chain Capital LLC
Profile
Tom Siegel has over 30 years of experience as a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and management consultant.
He is a founder and Managing Director of Shepherd Ventures.
He focuses on investments in technology, with particular emphasis on software and services, internet, digital media, mobile/wireless as well as food manufacturing and marketing.
Past investments have resulted in many acquisitions and public offerings.
Prior to Shepherd Ventures, Tom was a Senior Vice President with Advantage Capital Partners, a large early stage venture fund.
He has also been a Managing Director of Illinois Ventures.
Prior to Advantage Capital, Tom founded and/or served as President and Chief Executive Officer of various companies, primarily in the software, food, and publishing industries.
Earlier in his career, Tom was a Management Consultant with, and a member of the M&A Group of KPMG.
Tom received a BA in Economics and an MBA from the University of Illinois.
He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and also holds the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
He is a member of the CFA Institute, is a past Chairman and President of the CFA Society San Diego and past board member of Software San Diego.
The US Small Business Administration has selected him as a Financial Services Advocate of the Year.
Tom has been an active investor, advisor, and/or board member for dozens of privately-held companies.
Tom W. Siegel active positions
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National Venture Capital Association
 National Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Venture Capital Association provides business association services. It facilitates networking opportunities and provides research data to its members. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 24/07/2009 |
TakeLessons, Inc.
 TakeLessons, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services TakeLessons, Inc. operates as an online marketplace for finding qualified and vetted music instructors. It teaches guitar, piano, singing, violin, drum, accordion, banjo, cello, flute, opera, saxophone and other instrumental lessons. The firm also offers music programs for schools and community centers, as well as at-work lessons and programs for corporate clients and their employees. The company was founded by Michael Steven Cox, Chris Waldron, and Chuck Smith in 2006 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
CFA Institute
 CFA Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
San Diego Software Industry Council
 San Diego Software Industry Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services San Diego Software Industry Council engages in the principal organization fostering the growth and prosperity of software, Internet and related information technology companies in the San Diego Region. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Cure8 Ventures LLC
 Cure8 Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cure8 Ventures LLC (Cure8 Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. | Chief Investment Officer | - |
Off the Chain Capital LLC
 Off the Chain Capital LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Off the Chain Capital LLC is a company based in Orlando, FL. Off the Chain Capital provides consulting services, as well as other services that are not specified in the provided metadata. The company was founded in 2016 by Tom W. Siegel, and the CEO is Brian Estes. | Founder | 01/01/2019 |
Zobrio, Inc.
 Zobrio, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Zobrio, Inc. specializes in providing advanced financial management solutions for non-profit organizations. The American company takes the time to understand their clients' current processes and future needs to avoid the hassle of retraining staff to a new workflow. In addition to financial management solutions, Zobrio also offers IT and managed services, including sourcing IT hardware and protecting data from email-borne threats and phishing. | Chairman | 01/01/1997 |
Deli Star Corp.
 Deli Star Corp. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Deli Star Corp. produces and supplies meet products. It includes Deli Star Classic, Chef's Edge and Gaucho Premium Slow-Cooked Meats products. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Fayetteville, IL. | Chairman | 01/01/1987 |
Dailyhuman, Inc.
 Dailyhuman, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Dailyhuman, Inc. operates as a fundraising platform. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Josh Roenitz. Josh Roenitz has been the CEO since incorporation. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/01/2019 |
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Training of Tom W. Siegel
| University of Illinois | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 19 |
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NP Photonics, Inc.
 NP Photonics, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing NP Photonics, Inc. develops and manufactures fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers and transport fibers. Its proprietary fiber technology is used across a broad family of products, including narrow linewidth, low phase-noise fiber lasers designed for operation in industrial environments. The firm's products include micron fiber lasers, multi-channel fiber laser systems, fiber amplifiers, laser lockers and mid-IR transport fibers. The company was founded by Bernard Kippelen, Honkanen Seppo Kaleva, Nasser Peyghambarian and Shibin Jiang in 1998 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ. | Producer Manufacturing |
Quickoffice, Inc.
 Quickoffice, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Quickoffice, Inc. engages in the design and provision of office software suites for mobile devices. It offers word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet programs which are integrated with the cloud, enabling on-demand access to content. The company was founded by Barry L. Cottle and Alan Masarek in 1997, and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Technology Services |
Rithmio, Inc.
 Rithmio, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Rithmio, Inc. provides a gesture recognition platform. The firms products include Rithmio EDGE, motion recognition software and constellation. The company was founded by Adam K. Tilton and Prashant G. Mehta in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
| KPMG Peat Marwick LLP | Commercial Services |
Shepherd Ventures
 Shepherd Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Shepherd Ventures (Shepherd Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 by George C. Kenney and Tom W. Siegel. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California. | Finance |
Advantage Capital Partners
 Advantage Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Advantage Capital Partners (Advantage Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1992 by Steven T. Stull and David W. Bergmann. The firm is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Finance |
CFA Institute
CFA Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA. | Commercial Services |
National Venture Capital Association
National Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Venture Capital Association provides business association services. It facilitates networking opportunities and provides research data to its members. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Illinois Ventures LLC
 Illinois Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Illinois Ventures LLC (Illinois Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. | Finance |
Planet Ate LLC
 Planet Ate LLC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Planet Ate LLC designs and manufactures semiconductors and other electric components. It also provides digital channel, DUT power supply, PMU, and VI products to construct analog ICs. The company was founded by Jeff King in 2001 and is headquartered in Poway, CA. | Electronic Technology |
San Diego Software Industry Council
San Diego Software Industry Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services San Diego Software Industry Council engages in the principal organization fostering the growth and prosperity of software, Internet and related information technology companies in the San Diego Region. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Commercial Services |
Deli Star Corp.
Deli Star Corp. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Deli Star Corp. produces and supplies meet products. It includes Deli Star Classic, Chef's Edge and Gaucho Premium Slow-Cooked Meats products. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Fayetteville, IL. | Distribution Services |
TakeLessons, Inc.
TakeLessons, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services TakeLessons, Inc. operates as an online marketplace for finding qualified and vetted music instructors. It teaches guitar, piano, singing, violin, drum, accordion, banjo, cello, flute, opera, saxophone and other instrumental lessons. The firm also offers music programs for schools and community centers, as well as at-work lessons and programs for corporate clients and their employees. The company was founded by Michael Steven Cox, Chris Waldron, and Chuck Smith in 2006 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Commercial Services |
Cure8 Ventures LLC
Cure8 Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cure8 Ventures LLC (Cure8 Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. | Finance |
Zobrio, Inc.
Zobrio, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Zobrio, Inc. specializes in providing advanced financial management solutions for non-profit organizations. The American company takes the time to understand their clients' current processes and future needs to avoid the hassle of retraining staff to a new workflow. In addition to financial management solutions, Zobrio also offers IT and managed services, including sourcing IT hardware and protecting data from email-borne threats and phishing. | Technology Services |
Off the Chain Capital LLC
Off the Chain Capital LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Off the Chain Capital LLC is a company based in Orlando, FL. Off the Chain Capital provides consulting services, as well as other services that are not specified in the provided metadata. The company was founded in 2016 by Tom W. Siegel, and the CEO is Brian Estes. | Technology Services |
Dailyhuman, Inc.
Dailyhuman, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Dailyhuman, Inc. operates as a fundraising platform. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Josh Roenitz. Josh Roenitz has been the CEO since incorporation. | Technology Services |
PetDesk LLC
 PetDesk LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Part of Petvisor Holdings LLC, PetDesk LLC is a private company committed to connecting pet owners with their pet care providers to stay current with their pets' health. The company, based in San Diego, CA, has been leading the veterinary industry since 2013, empowering over 3,000 practices and hospitals with simple yet powerful software solutions that streamline front office processes and build better relationships with clients and their pets. Thousands of veterinary practices use PetDesk to assist their staff, expand their business, and guide clients to better care. PetDesk offers a 5-star rated mobile app, automated reminders, texting platform, and other engagement tools, helping clinics retain their best clients and find more "carefirst" clients just like them. Veterinarians and their staff rely on PetDesk's software to manage loyalty plans, online reviews, and automated reminders via push notifications, emails, texts & postcards. Pet care businesses can increase revenue, provide better care, and offer a free mobile app to pet parents for their pet's health. The company was founded in 2013 by Aaron Bannister, Taylor Cavanah, Kenneth Tsui. Taylor Cavanah has been the CEO since 2013. | Process Industries |
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