Kevin O'Connor

Kevin O'Connor is a prominent entrepreneur and venture capitalist with over 35 years of experience in the technology industry. He is currently a Partner at ScOp Venture Capital, a firm he founded in Santa Barbara, California.1

Career Highlights

Entrepreneurial Ventures::

• Founder and CEO of DoubleClick, a major internet advertising technology company acquired by Google in 2007 for $3.1 billion.14
• Founder and CEO of Graphiq, a data aggregation and visualization company acquired by Amazon in 2017.14
• Co-founder of Intercomputer Communications Corporation (ICC), which was acquired by DCA in 1992.1

Venture Capital Experience::

• Founder of O'Connor Ventures, providing seed capital to technology companies in Southern California from 2001 to 2021.1
• Currently Managing Partner at ScOp Venture Capital, focusing on scalable opportunities in technology.23

Investment Approach

At ScOp Venture Capital, O'Connor typically invests in:

• Companies with at least $500k in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) or marketplaces with $500k+ in annualized net revenue.3
• Rounds ranging from $500K to $3M, with a sweet spot around $1.3M.2
• Sectors including SaaS, AI, Marketplaces, Enterprise Applications, and SMB Software.2

Background and Education

• Born on April 4, 1961, in Livonia, Michigan.5
• Graduated from the University of Michigan with a BSEE in Electrical Engineering (1979-1983).1

Notable Achievements

• Author of "The Map of Innovation: Creating Something Out of Nothing" (2003).5
• Served on four public company boards and numerous private company boards.4
• Instrumental in the growth and success of companies like Internet Security Systems, which was acquired by IBM for $1.3 billion.4

Kevin O'Connor's extensive experience as both an entrepreneur and investor gives him a unique perspective in the venture capital world, allowing him to provide valuable insights and support to the companies he invests in.