Brian Rich
Founder at Catalyst Investors LLC
Profile
Brian A.
Rich is the founder of Catalyst Investors LLC, which was founded in 2000.
He is currently a Director at Decisyon, Inc., Pax8, Inc., Aplus.
Net, VG Liquidation, Inc., Interop Technologies LLC, eSUB, Inc., and Guayaki Yerba Mate SPC.
He is also a Board Member at Effectual, Inc. Mr. Rich's former positions include Chairman at PresenceLearning, Inc., Managing Director at The Toronto-Dominion Bank from 1990 to 1994, and Director at New EA, Inc., Las Vegas TV Partners LLC, BrightFarms, Inc., and Reputation Institute (Italy).
He was also a Secretary & Director at the National Venture Capital Association from 2015 to 2019 and a Board of Director at The RepTrak Co. from 2014 to 2017.
Mr. Rich has an MBA from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and an undergraduate degree from The State University of New York, which he received in 1982.
Brian Rich active positions
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Catalyst Investors LLC
 Catalyst Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Catalyst Investors LLC (Catalyst Investors) is private equity firm founded in 1999 by Chris John Shipman and David Ryan McNally. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Founder | 1999-12-31 |
Aplus.Net
 Aplus.Net Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Aplus.Net provides online advertising and marketing services to small and midsized businesses and individuals. The company's services include domain name registration, e-mail addresses, web site design, site hosting, e-commerce and credit card processing tools. Aplus.Net was founded by Ivan Vachovsky in 1992 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS. | Director/Board Member | - |
Interop Technologies LLC
 Interop Technologies LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Interop Technologies LLC is a privately-owned company that specializes in developing telco-grade mobile solutions with unparalleled deployment flexibility and lifecycle management capabilities. Interop Technologies is based in Fort Myers, FL, and has EMEA regional headquarters. The company's portfolio includes an industry-leading, accredited, end-to-end RCS business messaging platform with connectivity for legacy integration to prepare operators for their 5G transformation. The company was founded in 2002 by John A. Dwyer, who has been the CEO since then. | Director/Board Member | 2011-02-10 |
Decisyon, Inc.
 Decisyon, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Decisyon, Inc. provides business intelligence and performance management platform. Its solutions include asset optimization, supplier performance management, lean manufacturing process flows, manufacturing operations management, pharmaceutical manufacturing, retail store performance management and healthcare resources utilization. The company was founded by Franco Petrucci and Giampiero Rufini in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
VG Liquidation, Inc.
 VG Liquidation, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services VG Liquidation, Inc. engages in the provision of online video advertising platform. The company was founded by Scott A. Ferber and John Ferber in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Guayaki Yerba Mate SPC
 Guayaki Yerba Mate SPC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Guayaki Yerba Mate SPC offers beverages. Its products include sparkling cans, terere bottles, and loose leaf yerba mate. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Sebastopol, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Pax8, Inc.
 Pax8, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Pax8, Inc. provides cloud services to the information technology channels. The firm simplifies cloud buying through billing, provisioning, automation, industry PSA integrations, and pre & post- sales support. The company was founded by John Street and Klaus Dimmler in 2012 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO. | Director/Board Member | 2021-07-31 |
Effectual, Inc.
 Effectual, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Effectual, Inc. engages in provision of cloud-first managed and professional services. It offers cloud security, cloud enablement, cloud cost optimization, and consulting services. The company is headquartered in Hoboken, NJ. | Director/Board Member | 2021-07-31 |
eSUB, Inc.
 eSUB, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services eSUB, Inc. provides mobile project management solution. Its products include project management, time card management, corporate management, resource management, field works mobile app, and scheduling services. The company was founded by Wendy Rogers and Benny Baltrotsky on December 2, 2016 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-31 |
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Training of Brian Rich
| The State University of New York | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | Finance |
| Private companies | 17 |
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Catalyst Investors LLC
Catalyst Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Catalyst Investors LLC (Catalyst Investors) is private equity firm founded in 1999 by Chris John Shipman and David Ryan McNally. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
BrightFarms, Inc.
 BrightFarms, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries BrightFarms, Inc. finances, designs, operates and builds greenhouse farms at or near supermarkets. It offers spring mix, asian greens, baby arugula, kale, basil, grape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and tomatoes on the vine. The firm supplies its products through retail stores. The company was founded by Paul Lightfoot and Theodore Caplow in 2008 and is headquartered in Irvington, NY. | Process Industries |
Aplus.Net
Aplus.Net Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Aplus.Net provides online advertising and marketing services to small and midsized businesses and individuals. The company's services include domain name registration, e-mail addresses, web site design, site hosting, e-commerce and credit card processing tools. Aplus.Net was founded by Ivan Vachovsky in 1992 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS. | Technology Services |
Las Vegas TV Partners LLC
 Las Vegas TV Partners LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Las Vegas TV Partners LLC owns and operates broadcasting properties. It owns KTUD-TV, Channel 25, Cox Cable Channel 14 and CMX Century Productions. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Consumer Services |
Interop Technologies LLC
Interop Technologies LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Interop Technologies LLC is a privately-owned company that specializes in developing telco-grade mobile solutions with unparalleled deployment flexibility and lifecycle management capabilities. Interop Technologies is based in Fort Myers, FL, and has EMEA regional headquarters. The company's portfolio includes an industry-leading, accredited, end-to-end RCS business messaging platform with connectivity for legacy integration to prepare operators for their 5G transformation. The company was founded in 2002 by John A. Dwyer, who has been the CEO since then. | Communications |
The RepTrak Co.
 The RepTrak Co. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services The RepTrak Co. provides global platform for data-driven insights on reputation, brand and ESG. It offers Reptrak Pulse workshop, stake holder mapping, corporate social responsibility alignment, brand alignment, reputation risk management and landscape. The company was founded by Charles Fombrun, Kasper Ulf Nielsen, Nicolas Georges Trad and Cees van Riel in 1997 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Technology Services |
Decisyon, Inc.
Decisyon, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Decisyon, Inc. provides business intelligence and performance management platform. Its solutions include asset optimization, supplier performance management, lean manufacturing process flows, manufacturing operations management, pharmaceutical manufacturing, retail store performance management and healthcare resources utilization. The company was founded by Franco Petrucci and Giampiero Rufini in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
New EA, Inc.
 New EA, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications New EA, Inc. provides digital wireless communications services and data services to the rural markets. The firm provides integrated wireless products and services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Bismarck, ND. | Communications |
VG Liquidation, Inc.
VG Liquidation, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services VG Liquidation, Inc. engages in the provision of online video advertising platform. The company was founded by Scott A. Ferber and John Ferber in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
National Venture Capital Association
 National Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Venture Capital Association provides business association services. It facilitates networking opportunities and provides research data to its members. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
PresenceLearning, Inc.
 PresenceLearning, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services PresenceLearning, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of live online speech and occupational therapy services. It offers school districts with web-based access to a nationwide network of qualified speech language pathologists, counselors and occupational therapists via live video conferencing combined with practices and progress reporting. The company was founded by Jack Lynch and Clay Whitehead in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Services |
Guayaki Yerba Mate SPC
Guayaki Yerba Mate SPC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Guayaki Yerba Mate SPC offers beverages. Its products include sparkling cans, terere bottles, and loose leaf yerba mate. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Sebastopol, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Pax8, Inc.
Pax8, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Pax8, Inc. provides cloud services to the information technology channels. The firm simplifies cloud buying through billing, provisioning, automation, industry PSA integrations, and pre & post- sales support. The company was founded by John Street and Klaus Dimmler in 2012 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO. | Technology Services |
Xplornet Communications, Inc.
 Xplornet Communications, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Xplornet Communications, Inc. engages in the provision of rural broadband services. It offers home internet, home phone, and business services. The company was founded by William E. Barrett and Edward M. Barrett in 2004 and is headquartered in Woodstock, Canada. | Communications |
Effectual, Inc.
Effectual, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Effectual, Inc. engages in provision of cloud-first managed and professional services. It offers cloud security, cloud enablement, cloud cost optimization, and consulting services. The company is headquartered in Hoboken, NJ. | Technology Services |
eSUB, Inc.
eSUB, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services eSUB, Inc. provides mobile project management solution. Its products include project management, time card management, corporate management, resource management, field works mobile app, and scheduling services. The company was founded by Wendy Rogers and Benny Baltrotsky on December 2, 2016 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Technology Services |
Reputation Institute (Italy)
 Reputation Institute (Italy) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Reputation Institute operates as a leading research and advisory firm for reputation. It offers senior communications and marketing executives at global companies the single-best way to measure, communicate and manage reputation performance. The comapny is headquartered in Milan, Italy. | Commercial Services |
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