Ripan Kadakia

Ripan Kadakia is a Partner at ZMC, a private equity firm focused on investments in media, communications, and technology sectors.12 He joined ZMC in 2014 and was promoted to Partner in April 2021.24 Kadakia is responsible for originating, executing, and managing investments, with a focus on internet and digital media, live entertainment technology, cybersecurity, and music royalties.5

As of September 2023, Kadakia became a Board Director at InProduction.34 He also serves on the boards of several other companies, including:

• Wpromote
• Resonate
• Simeio Solutions
• Raptive (formerly AdThrive)
• Logitix

Prior to joining ZMC, Kadakia's career included:

• Investment professional at Warburg Pincus (2011-2014)
• Associate at Audax Group (2006-2009)
• Consultant at Oliver Wyman (2003-2006)

Kadakia has a strong educational background, having graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania's Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology. He holds a BS in Finance and Managing E-commerce from the Wharton School and a BSE in Computer Science and Engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Science. He also earned an MBA from the Wharton School, graduating as a Palmer Scholar.14

In addition to his professional roles, Kadakia has been serving as a Member of the Board of Trustees for Success Academy Charter Schools since June 2022.4