Greg Benante

Venture Investor

๐Ÿ“ United States๐Ÿ”„ Updated September 2026๐Ÿ’ผ 2 investments๐Ÿ“… 6 years investing๐Ÿ—“ Last invested Jul 2023
VC๐ŸŒ United States
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Venture Capital Investor
Jul 2023
IPD believes in companies with good business models that are protected and enhanced by strong intellectual property (IP) strategies, including: - Patent picket fences around critical technology - Strong understanding of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets used to strengthen technology positions and brand strategies - In-licensing and acquisition of third-party patents/IP that both enhance and potentially expand the business model - A sound understanding of the IP position and landscape of existing and potential competitors
Venture Capital Investor
Sep 2020
CAV Angels is an alumni-investing organization seeking to introduce high potential startups with a strong UVA connection to our network of UVA-related angel investors for funding and mentorship. By facilitating these much-needed interactions, CAV Angels strives to elevate the entrepreneurial eco-system for UVA Alumni by inspiring, connecting, funding, and mentoring the extended UVA start up community.
Experience ยท 4 entries
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2023
Venture Capital Investor
Jul 2023
IPD believes in companies with good business models that are protected and enhanced by strong intellectual property (IP) strategies, including: - Patent picket fences around critical technology - Strong understanding of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets used to strengthen technology positions and brand strategies - In-licensing and acquisition of third-party patents/IP that both enhance and potentially expand the business model - A sound understanding of the IP position and landscape of existing and potential competitors
2020
Venture Capital Investor
Sep 2020
CAV Angels is an alumni-investing organization seeking to introduce high potential startups with a strong UVA connection to our network of UVA-related angel investors for funding and mentorship. By facilitating these much-needed interactions, CAV Angels strives to elevate the entrepreneurial eco-system for UVA Alumni by inspiring, connecting, funding, and mentoring the extended UVA start up community.
2012
Growth Equity Intern
Feb 2012
Savano Capital Partners is a late stage venture fund investing in technology-driven businesses. We focus on investment opportunities in high-growth companies within the software, communications, e-commerce, technology-enabled services, healthcare and clean tech/alternative energy sectors. We partner with leading companies by providing liquidity to individual shareholders, such as former executives, angel investors and founders. The fund was founded by life-long venture capitalists and entrepreneurs who aim to work collaboratively with company management, venture investors and individual shareholders.
2009
Senior Associate - Sales & Business Development
Jul 2009
Join #CventNation! www.cvent.com/careers What We Do: Cvent is a global market-leading meetings, events, & hospitality technology provider. Our Mission: To bring people together, power the human connection and transform the meetings & events industry through innovative technology. Who We Are: With 5,500+ employees & 30,000 customers, were one of the largest event technology companies in the world, & were always looking for the next generation of Cventers to join #CventNation! Cvent is consistently recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, Washington Business Journal, & certified as a Great Place to Work in the US, UK, & India, among other regional & international accolades. **Career Fraud Alert: In todays digital-first world, fraudulent job offers and hiring manager impersonations, often via social media or chat/messaging apps, continue to increase. To protect yourself, verify all communications come from a legitimate Cvent email (name@cvent.com) and be cautious of requests for personal information, unsolicited messages, and offers via chat or social media. If you suspect fraud, contact HRHelp@cvent.com immediately and apply for positions directly through our careers site at https://careers.cvent.com. Your safety and security are our priority.