Bruce Taragin

Bruce has 28 years experience as a venture capital investor, entrepreneur, technology investment banker and corporate attorney. Prior to joining Blumberg Capital in 1998, Bruce co-founded and held several senior management positions within technology companies including Charles River Computers. Bruce also structured and managed early-stage technology transactions at Hambrecht & Quist, Mayer Brown & Platt and Bankers Trust Company. A native of New York, Bruce earned his BA in Finance and Communications, cum laude, from Yeshiva University, and his MBA and JD from Fordham University. Bruce serves as a member or observer on the Board of Directors of Arcadia Data, BioCatch, Braze, CaseStack, Coverhound, Credorax, DoubleVerify, HootSuite, Medigate, Revionics, Roam Analytics, SeaLights and WorkJam. Past investments: Nolio, Acquired by CA Technologies, Mobsmith, Acquired by Rubicon, Bringit, Acquired by International Gaming Technology [IGT], Mertado, Acquired by Groupon [GRPN], Nutanix - IPO [NTNX], ZipZapPlay, Acquired by Electronic Arts [ERTS], eVoice, Acquired by AOL [TWX], PureSight, Acquired by Boston Communications Group [BCGI], Vista Research, Acquired by McGraw Hill [MHP], IP Infusion, Acquired by ACCESS CO., LTD [TSE: 4813], GO Networks, Acquired by NextWave Wireless [WAVEX], and Siperian, Acquired by [INFA]. Specialties: Early stage venture capital, investing in mobile, SaaS and digitization of the services economy.