MENLO PARK, CA, Jul 30 (MARKET WIRE) --
Voyager Capital, a leading early stage venture capital firm, today
announced that Daniel Ahn has joined the firm as a second managing
director based in its Menlo Park, California office, where he will join
current Managing Director Curtis Feeny. Ahn will provide his unique
insight and expertise to the firm's Web and enterprise infrastructure,
wireless, and core technology investments.
"Dan has an excellent reputation as an early stage investor and is a
strategic addition to our Silicon Valley presence," said Bill McAleer,
managing director at Voyager Capital. "His keen business judgment combined
with his investment and entrepreneurial experience will help our ventures
realize their full potential."
Ahn is an experienced venture capital investor who has spent the last nine
years at Woodside Fund, most recently as a managing director,
concentrating on investments in infrastructure and core technology. He
served as the founding VC in companies such as Analogix Semiconductor and
Berkeley Design Automation and led and managed Woodside's investments in
numerous other successful companies.
"Voyager Capital has a proven and differentiated strategy that aligns with
the most compelling investment opportunities throughout the West Coast,"
said Ahn. "The team's experience and investing track record contribute to
the firm's significant franchise and innovative culture that I look
forward to helping them build."
Well known for supporting entrepreneurs through critical execution hurdles
facing early and growth stage companies, Ahn has developed a strong skill
set in developing effective market strategies and building high
performance teams.
"Dan was critical to the founding and growth of our company," said Kewei
Yang, CEO of Analogix. "He helped us form the company, build our team, and
make important strategic decisions."
"Berkeley Design Automation's success would not have been possible without
the early strategic insight and commitment of Dan," added Ravi
Subramanian, CEO of Berkeley Design Automation.
Among many accomplishments, Ahn was an associate at Foster Management, a
venture capital firm which specialized in consolidating and building
service businesses. He also served as Founder and President of Endpoint
Technologies, a company which sold process control systems for
semiconductor manufacturing and was subsequently acquired by Applied
Materials. Prior to founding Endpoint Technologies, Ahn was in the Venture
Capital Group of Credit Suisse First Boston, focusing on a broad range of
IT investments.
Ahn holds a bachelor's degree in arts from Harvard University and a
master's degree in business administration from Harvard Business School.
About Voyager Capital
Voyager Capital is a leading West Coast information technology venture
firm, providing entrepreneurs with the resources, experience, and
connections to build successful companies. Voyager invests primarily in
early stage digital media, software and services, wireless, and web
infrastructure companies, where the firm's domain expertise and
"Go-to-Market" resources help build market leaders. Voyager Capital has
$370 million under management with offices in Seattle, Washington; Menlo
Park, California; and Portland, Oregon. For more information please visit:
http://www.voyagercapital.com/.
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