Jonathon Perrelli
Overview
Jonathon Perrelli is an experienced angel investor and entrepreneur specializing in early-stage technology ventures. He founded Fortify Ventures in 2011, focusing on seed and early-stage investments in technology companies. His portfolio includes investments in companies like Inertial Labs, Plaxo, and FormStack. Prior to his venture capital career, Perrelli founded and led several startups, including SecureForce, a cybersecurity solutions provider serving the U.S. Intelligence and Department of Defense, and Plesk (now Parallels), a leading platform for hosting automation. He also co-founded The Shadow Group, which was acquired by BAE Systems, and SecureSoftware, acquired by Fortify Software and subsequently by HP. Additionally, he co-founded eTantrum, a casualty of the dot-com era. Perrelli is also the CEO and co-founder of LifeFuels, a beverage technology company aiming to revolutionize personalized hydration and nutrition. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Virginia Tech and has been actively involved in the Washington, D.C. startup ecosystem, serving on various boards and advisory roles, including the Virginia Tech APEX Center for Entrepreneurship. His extensive experience as a founder and investor has made him a sought-after advisor and mentor in the technology sector.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technology solutions
- Scalable business models
- Strong founding teams
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Jonathon Perrelli invest in?
Jonathon Perrelli invests in Technology, Cybersecurity and Consumer Electronics, and is based in Virginia, United States. Jonathon Perrelli is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Jonathon Perrelli invest at?
Jonathon Perrelli backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 500K - 5M.
Which regions does Jonathon Perrelli invest in?
Jonathon Perrelli invests across United States.
What companies has Jonathon Perrelli invested in?
Jonathon Perrelli's portfolio includes Formstack, Parallels, Inertial Labs, Plaxo, SecureForce, The Shadow Group, SecureSoftware and eTantrum.
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