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Jordan Levy
Partner, NY at Softbank Capital
Jordan Levy is a prominent figure in the venture capital industry, particularly known for his role as a Partner at Softbank Capital NY. Here's an overview of his background and career:
Professional Experience
Jordan Levy is the founder and Managing Partner of SBNY (formerly known as SoftBank Capital NY).13 He has an extensive career in venture capital and entrepreneurship:
- He worked as a Partner on the early-stage investing team at SoftBank Capital for 16 years before founding SBNY.1
- Levy is also a Managing Partner at Seed Capital Partners, an early-stage Venture Capital Fund he co-founded.35
Entrepreneurial Background
Before his venture capital career, Levy was involved in several successful business ventures:
- Co-founder and President of ClientLogic
- President, co-CEO, and co-Chairman of UCA (now SITEL Worldwide) and SoftBank Services Group
- Co-founder of Software Distribution Services (later acquired by Ingram Micro)
- Founding director at Cobalt Networks and GT Interactive1
Board Memberships and Investments
Levy has served on numerous boards and made significant investments:
- Current board memberships include BuzzFeed, JackThreads, RebelMouse, Shareablee, SocialFlow, Spanfeller Media, TalkSpace, WildCard, and Work Market.14
- Past investments include Buddy Media (acquired by Salesforce.com) and Huffington Post (acquired by AOL).1
Other Roles and Contributions
- Co-founder of Z80 Labs, a startup incubator in Buffalo
- Chairman of the 43North global business plan competition
- Non-executive Chairman of Synacor (NASDAQ: SYNC)
- Director of COKeM International Ltd
- Serves on the Upstate Regional Advisory Board for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York1
Community Involvement
Levy is actively involved in his community, particularly in Buffalo:
- Past Chairman of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation
- Trustee of the University of Buffalo Foundation
- Former trustee of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
- Past President of the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo1
Jordan Levy's career spans decades in the technology and venture capital sectors, making him a respected figure in the industry. His experience and connections have positioned him as a key player in both New York's and Buffalo's startup ecosystems.2
