Robert Bassman
Director/Board Member at VaaS International Holdings, Inc.
Profile
Robert is Co-Head of AEA Growth Capital and a Partner.
He is also a member of the AEA Growth Capital’s Investment Committee.
In his role, Robert co-leads the overall strategy and direction of the firm, in addition to leading deal teams focused on the sourcing, evaluation and management of AEA Growth’s portfolio companies.
Prior to joining AEA Growth, Robert was a Managing Director of Morgan Stanley and Founding Member of Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, the firm’s $1 billion Growth Equity and Credit investment fund business.
Robert served on four Morgan Stanley Private Equity fund investment committees.
Previously, he was a member of Morgan Stanley Principal Investments and Morgan Stanley’s Special Situation Group.
Robert joined Morgan Stanley as an analyst within the Investment Banking Division.
Robert has a B.A.
in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and attended The London School of Economics and Political Science.
Robert Bassman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
VaaS International Holdings, Inc.
 VaaS International Holdings, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services VaaS International Holdings, Inc. provides license plate recognition and facial recognition products and data solutions. It offers its services to commercial clients and public safety clients. The company was founded by Shawn Smith and Todd Hodnett in 2014 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
AEA Investors LP
 AEA Investors LP Investment ManagersFinance AEA Investors LP (AEA Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 1968 by Rockefeller, Mellon & Harriman family interests and S.G. Warburg & Co, a subsidiary of AEA Holdings LLC. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2021-03-31 |
Former positions of Robert Bassman
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital
 Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital Investment ManagersFinance Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital (Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Merchant Banking founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2021-03-31 |
GumGum, Inc.
 GumGum, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services GumGum, Inc. engages in the design, development, and operation of an in-image advertising platform. The firm provides in-image and in-screen products. Its product is grown to include several displays, mobile, and video solutions to help brands tell their stories and publishers unlock new sources of revenue. It offers GumGum Visual Intelligence, a real-time visual listening platform that helps brands identify and activate online pictures relevant to them, as well as engage their top influencers on social media. The company was founded by Ari Mir and Ophir Tanz in 2006 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-28 |
Vigilant Solutions, Inc.
 Vigilant Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Vigilant Solutions, Inc. creates innovative and essential tools for law enforcement. Its products include LPR/ANPR, facial recognition, investigative data, mobile applications, and analytic software. The company was founded by Shawn Smith, Dinh Tien Son, and Tran Ba Hoang in 2005 and is headquartered in Livermore, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2019-01-30 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Morgan Stanley Principal Investments, Inc.
 Morgan Stanley Principal Investments, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Principal Investments, Inc. provides capital investment services. The company is based in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Robert Bassman
| University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | Finance |
| Private companies | 7 |
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AEA Investors LP
AEA Investors LP Investment ManagersFinance AEA Investors LP (AEA Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 1968 by Rockefeller, Mellon & Harriman family interests and S.G. Warburg & Co, a subsidiary of AEA Holdings LLC. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
GumGum, Inc.
GumGum, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services GumGum, Inc. engages in the design, development, and operation of an in-image advertising platform. The firm provides in-image and in-screen products. Its product is grown to include several displays, mobile, and video solutions to help brands tell their stories and publishers unlock new sources of revenue. It offers GumGum Visual Intelligence, a real-time visual listening platform that helps brands identify and activate online pictures relevant to them, as well as engage their top influencers on social media. The company was founded by Ari Mir and Ophir Tanz in 2006 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Technology Services |
Morgan Stanley Venture Partners
 Morgan Stanley Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Morgan Stanley Venture Partners (MSVP) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Merchant Banking, which is ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MWD) founded in 1986.The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Morgan Stanley Principal Investments, Inc.
Morgan Stanley Principal Investments, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Principal Investments, Inc. provides capital investment services. The company is based in New York, NY. | Finance |
Vigilant Solutions, Inc.
Vigilant Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Vigilant Solutions, Inc. creates innovative and essential tools for law enforcement. Its products include LPR/ANPR, facial recognition, investigative data, mobile applications, and analytic software. The company was founded by Shawn Smith, Dinh Tien Son, and Tran Ba Hoang in 2005 and is headquartered in Livermore, CA. | Commercial Services |
VaaS International Holdings, Inc.
VaaS International Holdings, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services VaaS International Holdings, Inc. provides license plate recognition and facial recognition products and data solutions. It offers its services to commercial clients and public safety clients. The company was founded by Shawn Smith and Todd Hodnett in 2014 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Technology Services |
Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital
Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital Investment ManagersFinance Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital (Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Merchant Banking founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
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