Alan Patricof
Alan Patricof
Founder and Managing Director, Greycroft, LLC

Mr. Patricof, a venture capital pioneer, founded Greycroft, LLC in 2006. Greycroft is a venture capital firm, with offices in New York and Los Angeles, focused on the digital media sector. The firm has two funds, Greycroft I, with committed capital of $75 million, and Greycroft II, which was initiated in 2010 with committed capital of $130 million. Prior to founding Greycroft, Mr. Patricof was the founder and chairman of Apax Partners, Inc. (formerly Patricof & Co. Ventures, Inc.), the U.S. arm of Apax Partners, Worldwide, LP, now one of the world’s leading private equity firms with $41 billion under management or advice.

During the past 40 years, Mr. Patricof has participated in the financing and development of a large number of public and private companies. Companies that he has been involved with at the initial stages are Apple Computer, America Online, Cadence Systems, Office Depot, FORE Systems, Cellular Communications, Inc., IntraLinks, Audible, Inc. and The Huffington Post.

Mr. Patricof is active in the New York and Washington communities as a board member of TechnoServe, Trickle Up Program, Global Advisory Board of Endeavor, Applied Sciences NYC Advisory Board, and the Initiative for Global Development (IGD) Leadership Council. In 2007, he was appointed to the board of the Millennium Challenge Corporation by the President of the United States; he is currently serving his second term. From 1993 to 1995, he served as Chairman of the White House Conference on Small Business Commission. Mr. Patricof holds a BS in Finance from Ohio State University and an MBA from Columbia University Graduate School of Business.

Career & Life Advice for All Ages from Alan Patricof

Alan Patricof, venture capitalist and author of No Red Lights, gives career and life advice for people of all ages.
Alan Patricof, venture capitalist and author of No Red Lights, gives career and life advice for people of all ages.

Secrets to Venture Capital Success: Q&A with Alan Patricof

Alan Patricof answers questions about how to achieve venture capital success.
Alan Patricof answers questions about how to achieve venture capital success.

Alan Patricof on How to Be a Great Venture Capitalist

Mr. Alan Patricof, founder and managing director of Greycroft and pioneer venture capitalist, talks about how to become a great venture capitalist.
Mr. Alan Patricof, founder and managing director of Greycroft and pioneer venture capitalist, talks about how to become a great venture capitalist.

Entrepreneurship in Japan and Asia

Apple, Google and Facebook... Entrepreneurial spirit is changing the way we live. What are the driving forces behind successful entrepreneurship? What are the latest trends in venture business in Japan and Asia?
Apple, Google and Facebook... Entrepreneurial spirit is changing the way we live. What are the driving forces behind successful entrepreneurship? What are the latest trends in venture business in Japan and Asia?