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Paras P. Maniar
Fondatore presso
Digital Ventures, Inc. (United States)
Profilo
Paras P.
Maniar is the founder and General Partner at Digital Ventures, Inc. (United States), which was founded in 2014.
He is also a former Chief Executive Officer at Bobit Business Media, Inc. and a former Director at Silversheet, Inc. from 2014 to 2019.
Additionally, Mr. Maniar held the position of Financial Analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 1999 to 2001.
He served as the Chief Strategy Officer at ReachLocal, Inc. from 2015 to 2019 and as the Chief Strategy Officer & EVP-Corporate Development at EQAL, Inc. in 2012.
Mr. Maniar was the President & Local at Gannett Co., Inc. from 2017 to 2019 and worked as a Consultant at McKinsey & Co., Inc. from 2004 to 2008.
He was also a Principal at Latham & Watkins LLP in 2003.
Mr. Maniar held the position of Network Leader at Village Global Management LLC from 2018 to 2019 and was the Principal and Head of North America at WPSChallenger LLP from 2013 to 2014.
He served as a Board Member at Localogy, Inc. from 2018 to 2019.
Mr. Maniar completed his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley in 1999.
He obtained an MBA from Kellogg School of Management in 2004 and a graduate degree from Northwestern University School of Law in the same year.
Posizioni attive di Paras P. Maniar
| Società | Posizione | Inizio |
|---|---|---|
Digital Ventures, Inc. (United States)
 Digital Ventures, Inc. (United States) Investment ManagersFinance Digi Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer and enterprise focused solutions. It participates in post-seed, Series A and Series B transactions with an investment size of USD 2 - 6 million. | Fondatore | 01/01/2014 |
Precedenti posizioni note di Paras P. Maniar
| Società | Posizione | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| REACHLOCAL INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/08/2019 |
| USA TODAY CO., INC. | Presidente | 31/08/2019 |
Village Global Management LLC
 Village Global Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Village Global Management invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 3 million. The firm acts as a lead investor and makes follow-on investments. | Investitore di Private Equity | 31/08/2019 |
Localogy, Inc.
 Localogy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The private company is based in Troy, MI. Localogy, Inc., also known as the Local Search Association, is a not-for-profit trade association comprised of technology, marketing, and media service providers and multi-location brands that enable the local marketplace to evolve and thrive. The organization supports and grows the local business ecosystem by providing unbiased insights, research, education, and community engagement to its members, which include media firms, brands, marketing agencies, SaaS technology providers, and national brands. Localogy offers membership programs with benefits such as media coverage, expert access, analyst briefings, guest posting, and discounted event access. It produces independent, data-driven research for SMBs and local agencies on topics like AI in marketing, social media trends, and market forecasts, and provides research services including surveys, trend analysis, and report design. Localogy also hosts events, webinars, podcasts, and newsletters focused on localization trends, AI integration, digital advertising, SEO, and customer experience, and supplies resources for yellow pages publishers and marketing representatives. | Direttore/Membro del Consiglio | 01/08/2019 |
Silversheet, Inc.
 Silversheet, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides a medical credentialing platform | Direttore/Membro del Consiglio | 01/01/2019 |
Formazione di Paras P. Maniar
Esperienze
Posizioni ricoperte
Attive
Inattive
Società nel listino
Aziende private
Relazioni
96
Relazioni di 1° grado
15
Aziende connesse in 1º grado
Uomo
Donna
Amministratori
Dirigenti
Società collegate
| Aziende private | 15 |
|---|---|
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
 JPMorgan Chase & Co. Major BanksFinance Provides banking, asset management, investment banking, credit card and mortgage services | Finance |
ReachLocal, Inc.
 ReachLocal, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Offers a SaaS CRM/marketing automation suite for SMBs with AI lead follow-up, websites and review management | Technology Services |
EQAL, Inc.
 EQAL, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Develops, produces, and distributes video shows | Consumer Services |
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
 USA TODAY Co., Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Owns, operates and invests in local media assets | Consumer Services |
Silversheet, Inc.
Silversheet, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides a medical credentialing platform | Technology Services |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm | Commercial Services |
Bobit Business Media, Inc.
 Bobit Business Media, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides business marketing and data solutions for fleet, auto dealer, public safety & beauty industries | Commercial Services |
Latham & Watkins LLP
 Latham & Watkins LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
University of California, Berkeley
 University of California, Berkeley Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Digital Ventures, Inc. (United States)
Digital Ventures, Inc. (United States) Investment ManagersFinance Digi Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer and enterprise focused solutions. It participates in post-seed, Series A and Series B transactions with an investment size of USD 2 - 6 million. | Finance |
Kellogg School of Management
 Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Northwestern University School of Law
 Northwestern University School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Village Global Management LLC
Village Global Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Village Global Management invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 3 million. The firm acts as a lead investor and makes follow-on investments. | Finance |
WPSChallenger LLP
 WPSChallenger LLP Investment ManagersFinance WPSChallenger invests in companies located in the United Kingdom. The firm focuses on digital media and technology. It participates in early and growth stage transactions. | Finance |
Localogy, Inc.
Localogy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The private company is based in Troy, MI. Localogy, Inc., also known as the Local Search Association, is a not-for-profit trade association comprised of technology, marketing, and media service providers and multi-location brands that enable the local marketplace to evolve and thrive. The organization supports and grows the local business ecosystem by providing unbiased insights, research, education, and community engagement to its members, which include media firms, brands, marketing agencies, SaaS technology providers, and national brands. Localogy offers membership programs with benefits such as media coverage, expert access, analyst briefings, guest posting, and discounted event access. It produces independent, data-driven research for SMBs and local agencies on topics like AI in marketing, social media trends, and market forecasts, and provides research services including surveys, trend analysis, and report design. Localogy also hosts events, webinars, podcasts, and newsletters focused on localization trends, AI integration, digital advertising, SEO, and customer experience, and supplies resources for yellow pages publishers and marketing representatives. | Commercial Services |
