Stuart G. Phillips
Director/Board Member at Film Track, Inc.
Profile
Stu Phillips is a managing director at Insight Partners.
He joined in 2016.
He is General Partner at Bay.
He possesses a rare combination of in-depth operating expertise coupled with a successful track record in venture capital.
Grounded in operational excellence, Stu is motivated by the numbers that drive a successful bottom line and applies this approach to his love of entrepreneurship and venture capital.
With a strong interest in mobile technologies and software solutions, Stu is a board member or observer with Bay's investments in Covestor, Engine Yard, Envia Systems, Eventful, Lending Club, MiMoni, Mulesoft, RS LiveMedia, Vaxart, and AMEC.
Stu also drives Bay's investments in Oncomed (NASDAQ: OMED), Zenprise (acquired by Citrix) and Paraccel (acquired by Actina) to exits.
Prior to joining Bay Partners, Stu was a founding partner at Ridgelift Ventures.
He founded Ridgelift after serving as a General Partner at US Venture Partners, where he led investments in communications, software and services companies, such as Cacheflow, @Road, Procket Networks, Flyswat, Merlin Networks and Force10 Networks.
Before becoming a venture capitalist, Stu spent over 20 years in corporate operating roles, including Cisco Systems where he was the VP of Central Engineering and responsible for the strategy and development of the Cisco IOS.
In addition, he held operating roles at Tandem Computers, Logica, and ICL.
Stu originally hails from Oxford, England and attended the University of Wales in Cardiff, UK where he received a Bachelor of Science in Electronics (summa cum laude).
Stuart G. Phillips active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Insight Venture Management LLC
 Insight Venture Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Insight Venture Management LLC (Insight Venture Partners) is a private equity and venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Insight Holdings Group LLC founded in 1995 by Jeffrey L. Horing and Jerry Fred Murdock. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2016-03-31 |
Skytap, Inc.
 Skytap, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Skytap, Inc. provides cloud-based environments-as-a-service for development and testing teams to deliver better software. It offers development and testing, hybrid cloud or information technology, virtual training, software demos, and professional solutions. The company also provides cloud stack and security services. The company was founded by Henry M. Levy, Brian Bershad, Steven D. Gribble, and David Richardson in 2006 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Film Track, Inc.
 Film Track, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Film Track, Inc. designs and develops a cloud-based rights management solution for the media and entertainment industry. The firm offers content, contract, inventory, and delivery management as well as partner portal and FilmTrack music. The company was founded by Jason Kassin and Stephen Kassin in 1996 and is headquartered in Studio City, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
SpotHero, Inc.
 SpotHero, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SpotHero, Inc. provides mobile applications and website for drivers to find reserve parking spot. The company was founded by Mark Lawrence, Jeremy Smith and Lawrence Kiss in 2011 and is headquartered Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
BrightEdge Technologies, Inc.
 BrightEdge Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BrightEdge Technologies, Inc. develops search engine optimization solutions. It transforms online content into tangible business results such as traffic, revenue and engagement. The firm offers BrightEdge, a cloud-based on-demand platform that provides an integrated view into a company's SEO performance, and BrightEdge S3 platform that provides enterprise-grade infrastructure to support digital marketing efforts. The company was founded by Jim Yu and Lemuel Park in 2007 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Stuart G. Phillips
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Bay Partners LLC
 Bay Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bay Partners LLC (Bay Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1976 by John Freidenrich. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2020-12-30 |
Ridgelift VC LLC
 Ridgelift VC LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded by Stuart G. Phillips, Ridgelift VC LLC is a venture capital firm located in Woodside, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2008-12-30 |
Mirantis, Inc.
 Mirantis, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mirantis, Inc. engages in the provision of software, services, training and support needed for running OpenStack. It offers cloud and application platform. The company was founded by Alex Freedland, Adrian Ionel and Boris Renski in 1999 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Tandem Computers, Inc.
 Tandem Computers, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Tandem Computers Incorporated designs and manufactures fault-tolerant computer systems and networks for the on-line transaction processing market place. The company's systems are used in the banking, communications, manufacturing, business services, brokerage and securities, retail and wholesale distribution, healthcare and other industries. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, UB Networks, Inc., is a leasing supplier of network hardware and software products. Computer systems and networks products accounted for 79% of fiscal 1996 revenues and service and other, 21%. It was acquired by IBM in 1997 for 3 billion. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Stuart G. Phillips
| University of Cardiff | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 16 |
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@Road, Inc.
 @Road, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services @Road, Inc. provides mobile resource management solutions. Its service system enables vehicle location, wireless voice, text communications and remote transaction processing with signature capture using a PDA. The company uses GPS technology to fix a vehicle's geographic position and collects the data at a service center via wireless data transmissions made over the cellular networks of partner telecom companies. @Road was founded in 1998 and is located in Fremont, CA. | Technology Services |
Occam Networks, Inc.
 Occam Networks, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Occam Networks Inc. develops and markets innovative Broadband Loop Carrier networking equipment that enable telephone companies to deliver voice, data and video services. Based on Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP) technologies, Occam's equipment allows telecommunications service providers to profitably deliver traditional phone services, as well as advanced voice-over-IP, residential and business broadband, and digital television services through a single, all-packet access network. The company was founded by Mark Rumer in October 1996 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Zenprise, Inc.
 Zenprise, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Zenprise provides service-management software that delivers real-time, automated diagnosis and resolution of problems across the Microsoft Exchange and BlackBerry environment. Founded in 2003, Zenprise is headquartered in Fremont, California and is privately held with funding from investors Bay Partners, Mayfield, and Shasta Ventures. Zenprise's executive and product teams bring enterprise software experience from companies such as Mercury, EDS, Zambeel, Bay Networks and Loudcloud. | Technology Services |
Skytap, Inc.
Skytap, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Skytap, Inc. provides cloud-based environments-as-a-service for development and testing teams to deliver better software. It offers development and testing, hybrid cloud or information technology, virtual training, software demos, and professional solutions. The company also provides cloud stack and security services. The company was founded by Henry M. Levy, Brian Bershad, Steven D. Gribble, and David Richardson in 2006 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Technology Services |
Insight Venture Management LLC
Insight Venture Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Insight Venture Management LLC (Insight Venture Partners) is a private equity and venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Insight Holdings Group LLC founded in 1995 by Jeffrey L. Horing and Jerry Fred Murdock. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Tandem Computers, Inc.
Tandem Computers, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Tandem Computers Incorporated designs and manufactures fault-tolerant computer systems and networks for the on-line transaction processing market place. The company's systems are used in the banking, communications, manufacturing, business services, brokerage and securities, retail and wholesale distribution, healthcare and other industries. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, UB Networks, Inc., is a leasing supplier of network hardware and software products. Computer systems and networks products accounted for 79% of fiscal 1996 revenues and service and other, 21%. It was acquired by IBM in 1997 for 3 billion. | Electronic Technology |
Walden International LLC
 Walden International LLC Investment ManagersFinance Walden International LLC (Walden International) is a Venture capital firm founded in 1987 by Lip Bu Tan. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Bay Partners LLC
Bay Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bay Partners LLC (Bay Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1976 by John Freidenrich. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Finance |
Mirantis, Inc.
Mirantis, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mirantis, Inc. engages in the provision of software, services, training and support needed for running OpenStack. It offers cloud and application platform. The company was founded by Alex Freedland, Adrian Ionel and Boris Renski in 1999 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA. | Technology Services |
ParAccel, Inc.
 ParAccel, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ParAccel, Inc. provides purpose-built database management system used for data warehousing, business intelligence (BI) and analytic processing. The company caters to financial services, healthcare, retail, government, and telecommunication sectors. It was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA | Technology Services |
Eventful, Inc.
 Eventful, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Eventful, Inc. discovers, promotes, creates, and share events through online. The firm operates as a digital media company connecting consumers with entertainment, movies and local events. The company was founded by Brian Dear in 2004 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Technology Services |
Ridgelift VC LLC
Ridgelift VC LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded by Stuart G. Phillips, Ridgelift VC LLC is a venture capital firm located in Woodside, California. | Finance |
Logica GmbH
 Logica GmbH Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Logica Gmbh provides transport and logistics services. Its services include logistics, expenses reduction, and flexibility solutions. Logica was founded in 2001 and is headqurtered in Pirna, Germany. | Transportation |
BrightEdge Technologies, Inc.
BrightEdge Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BrightEdge Technologies, Inc. develops search engine optimization solutions. It transforms online content into tangible business results such as traffic, revenue and engagement. The firm offers BrightEdge, a cloud-based on-demand platform that provides an integrated view into a company's SEO performance, and BrightEdge S3 platform that provides enterprise-grade infrastructure to support digital marketing efforts. The company was founded by Jim Yu and Lemuel Park in 2007 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA. | Technology Services |
SpotHero, Inc.
SpotHero, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SpotHero, Inc. provides mobile applications and website for drivers to find reserve parking spot. The company was founded by Mark Lawrence, Jeremy Smith and Lawrence Kiss in 2011 and is headquartered Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
Film Track, Inc.
Film Track, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Film Track, Inc. designs and develops a cloud-based rights management solution for the media and entertainment industry. The firm offers content, contract, inventory, and delivery management as well as partner portal and FilmTrack music. The company was founded by Jason Kassin and Stephen Kassin in 1996 and is headquartered in Studio City, CA. | Technology Services |
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