Ronald Weissman

Dr. Ronald Weissman, Chairman of the Software SIG, Band of Angels, has more than twenty-five years of experience in technology investment and management. Since 2000 he has been a partner at Apax Partners, a leader in global venture capital and private equity. At Apax, he co-led the firm’s early-stage US software investments, participated in numerous cross-border deals, particularly for European companies moving to Silicon Valley. After Apax’s transition out of venture capital, he remained with the firm as a consultant to manage its venture portfolio. Through Apax and his own angel activity Ron has invested in or advised more than 50 companies and has served on more than 25 early and mid-stage company Boards. His investment focus is on business software, analytics, SaaS, text technologies and healthcare IT. He currently is Chairman of the Software Special Interest Group of the Band of Angels, Silicon Valley’s oldest Angel investment organization and a model for angel groups worldwide.