Peter G. Schiff
Founder at Northwood Ventures
Profile
Peter founded Northwood Ventures in 1983 after working in private equity at Warburg Pincus and in the corporate division of what is now JPMorgan Chase.
As founder, Peter set the high standards of integrity and collaboration that define Northwood’s relationships with portfolio companies and investment partners.
He has served on the boards of dozens of Northwood portfolio companies and seen many transactions through to successful outcomes for all participants.
Peter’s ability as advisor is in demand beyond Northwood.
He was until recently a trustee of Hofstra University, where he served as Vice Chairman and a member of the Board of Overseers for the Zucker School of Medicine and remains a member of the university’s Investment Committee.
Peter was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by Lake Forest College after long service as a trustee and chairman of its board.
And he has served as an advisor and board member for numerous regional and community organizations.
Peter has three grown children and lives primarily in Florida with his wife.
He enjoys fly fishing, bird hunting, golf, travel and family time, especially with his 10 grandchildren.
Peter G. Schiff active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Northwood Ventures
 Northwood Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Northwood Ventures (Northwood Ventures) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1983 by Peter G. Schiff. The firm is headquartered in Hobe Sound, Florida. | Founder | 1982-12-31 |
MariTEL, Inc.
 MariTEL, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications MariTEL, Inc. provides voice and data radio communications services. it provides its services to business and government organizations with maritime operations. The company was founded in March 1988 and is headquartered in Cumming, GA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Lake Forest College | Chairman | - |
| Hofstra University | Director/Board Member | - |
Northwood Capital Partners LLC
 Northwood Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Northwood Capital Partners LLC seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the US. The fund targets companies across a broad range of sectors such as telecommunications, manufacturing, retailing, consumer, financial services, service-oriented businesses and the Internet. It provides financing for seed to late capital requirements, mezzanine transactions, MBOs, recapitalizations and growth capital requirements with an investment size of $5 - $15 million. It takes majority & minority stake in companies and makes co-investments. It acts as a lead investor and it takes a seat on the board of directors. | Founder | 1982-12-31 |
| Hofstra North Shore Lij School of Medicine | Director/Board Member | - |
Community Broadcasters LLC
 Community Broadcasters LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Community Broadcasters LLC owns and operates radio stations. It provides services in small and middle-sized northeastern United States markets. The company was founded by James L. Leven and Bruce Mittman in 1971 and is headquartered in Needham, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Celebration Restaurant Group LLC
 Celebration Restaurant Group LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Celebration Restaurant Group LLC owns and operates as restaurants. The firm operates franchised Pizza Hut and franchised Taco Bell restaurants located in Central Florida. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Celebration, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
JVC Media LLC
 JVC Media LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services JVC Media LLC is a radio group that operates 16 radio stations, Long Island Events, and Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater. The private company is based in Center Moriches, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. JVC Broadcasting is the largest independently owned radio group in the country. The stations, including WPTY, WBON, WRCN, and WJVC, are full class A facilities that serve Long Island, New York, Market #18, and the coastal area. The American company was founded in 2009 by John Caracciolo. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Peter G. Schiff
| Lake Forest College | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
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| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | Finance |
| ANTERIX INC. | Communications |
| GOGO INC. | Communications |
| ZEVIA PBC | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 11 |
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Warburg Pincus LLC
 Warburg Pincus LLC Investment ManagersFinance Warburg Pincus LLC (Warburg Pincus) is a private equity subsidiary of Warburg Pincus & Company US LLC founded in 1966. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
MariTEL, Inc.
MariTEL, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications MariTEL, Inc. provides voice and data radio communications services. it provides its services to business and government organizations with maritime operations. The company was founded in March 1988 and is headquartered in Cumming, GA. | Communications |
JVC Media LLC
JVC Media LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services JVC Media LLC is a radio group that operates 16 radio stations, Long Island Events, and Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater. The private company is based in Center Moriches, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. JVC Broadcasting is the largest independently owned radio group in the country. The stations, including WPTY, WBON, WRCN, and WJVC, are full class A facilities that serve Long Island, New York, Market #18, and the coastal area. The American company was founded in 2009 by John Caracciolo. | Consumer Services |
Northwood Ventures
Northwood Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Northwood Ventures (Northwood Ventures) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1983 by Peter G. Schiff. The firm is headquartered in Hobe Sound, Florida. | Finance |
Wildlife Conservation Society
 Wildlife Conservation Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Wildlife Conservation Society operates as a non-governmental organization aiming to save wildlife. The firm saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, global conservation, education, and the management of the urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. It protects animals like gorillas in Congo, tigers in India, wolverines in the Yellowstone Rockies, and ocean giants. The company was founded on April 26, 1895 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY. | Commercial Services |
ORBCOMM, Inc.
 ORBCOMM, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications ORBCOMM, Inc. engages in the provision of network connectivity, devices, device management, and web reporting applications. Its products are designed to track, monitor, control and enhance security for a variety of assets, such as heavy equipment; fixed asset monitoring; government and homeland security; and in industries for manufacturing, warehousing, and supply chain management. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, South America, Japan, Europe, and Other. The company was founded on April 4, 2001 and is headquartered in Rochelle Park, NJ. | Communications |
Community Broadcasters LLC
Community Broadcasters LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Community Broadcasters LLC owns and operates radio stations. It provides services in small and middle-sized northeastern United States markets. The company was founded by James L. Leven and Bruce Mittman in 1971 and is headquartered in Needham, MA. | Consumer Services |
Oneida Broadband LLC
 Oneida Broadband LLC Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Oneida Broadband LLC provides broadband wireless solutions. Its services include video, streaming audio, and multiplayer games. The company was co-founded by Harold Furchtgott-Roth, Bill Wilson, and Eric Meltzer in 2005 and is headquartered in Manhattan, NY. | Electronic Technology |
Northwood Capital Partners LLC
Northwood Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Northwood Capital Partners LLC seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the US. The fund targets companies across a broad range of sectors such as telecommunications, manufacturing, retailing, consumer, financial services, service-oriented businesses and the Internet. It provides financing for seed to late capital requirements, mezzanine transactions, MBOs, recapitalizations and growth capital requirements with an investment size of $5 - $15 million. It takes majority & minority stake in companies and makes co-investments. It acts as a lead investor and it takes a seat on the board of directors. | Finance |
Ibex Outdoor Clothing Holdings, Inc.
 Ibex Outdoor Clothing Holdings, Inc. TextilesProcess Industries Ibex Outdoor Clothing Holdings, Inc. designs and manufactures wool clothing for men and women. The firm specializes in merino wool clothing, wool cycling apparel, outdoor clothing and organic cotton. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in White River Junction, VT. | Process Industries |
Celebration Restaurant Group LLC
Celebration Restaurant Group LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Celebration Restaurant Group LLC owns and operates as restaurants. The firm operates franchised Pizza Hut and franchised Taco Bell restaurants located in Central Florida. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Celebration, FL. | Consumer Services |
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