Eric Lefkofsky -- Returns to Role of Managing Partner at Lightbank
/EINPresswire.com/ -- CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - November 27, 2015) - Groupon Chairman and Co-founder Eric Lefkofsky has returned to his position of Managing Partner at Lightbank, a Chicago-based venture capital firm that he launched in 2010 with Lightbank Managing Partner and Co-founder Brad Keywell. While serving as Groupon's CEO in 2014 and 2015, Lefkofsky held the title of Special Advisor to Lightbank.
Chicago-based Lightbank specializes in making venture capital investments in disruptive technology-based companies. Its portfolio includes more than 50 companies, including predictive analytics platform Uptake; used car industry data and technology company DRIVIN; freelancer marketplace Fiverr; and mobile healthcare management platform Zest Health.
Unlike other investment groups, Lightbank maintains a hands-on approach with guidance and direct involvement so that companies may benefit from the partners' decades of experience in launching and leading successful companies. Lefkofsky is the co-founder of several other technology companies, including InnerWorkings, Echo Global Logistics, Mediaocean, and Uptake and is the author of "Accelerated Disruption: Understanding the True Speed of Innovation."
"There is no shortage of inspiring ideas and start-ups," said Eric Lefkofsky. "I am pleased to be able to focus more time on identifying new investment opportunities for Lightbank as well as encouraging growth in our existing portfolio."
About Eric Lefkofsky
Eric Lefkofsky is Chairman and Co-founder of Groupon. He is also a Co-founder of Lightbank, InnerWorkings, Echo Global Logistics, Mediaocean and Uptake. Eric Lefkofsky is a Trustee of Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, Steppenwolf Theater, The Museum of Science and Industry and World Business Chicago. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Chicago. Eric Lefkofsky graduated from the University of Michigan and received his Juris Doctor at University of Michigan Law School. For more information, visit: http://www.lefkofsky.com
About Lightbank
Lightbank is a Chicago-based fund focused on early-stage technology companies. Founded by Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell, who are founders of Groupon, Mediaocean, InnerWorkings, Echo Global Logistics and Uptake, Lightbank not only makes investments of capital, but also takes an active hands-on role in helping entrepreneurs ensure their early- and mid-stage businesses grow and succeed. To learn more, visit http://www.lightbank.com
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Contact Information:
Alli Neff
alli@lightbank.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericlefkofsky
