Robert Courtney

Of Counsel, PI Practice Operations | Managing Director, VetRx Solutions | Board Director

๐Ÿ“ United States, United States๐Ÿ”„ Updated September 2026๐Ÿ’ผ 3 investments๐Ÿ“… 19 years investing๐Ÿ—“ Last invested Jan 2018
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Board Member & General Counsel
2018
Ziel is a food safety solutions company that provides domestic and global food and cannabis industries with disinfection and disinfestation processes. We assess microbiological requirements, then design and build custom process systems and solutions. We are motivated and energized by finding solutions and adapting to the needs of those we serve. Our goal is to change the way the industry looks at food safety and the natural environment and to revolutionize the way we think about the food that we eat. Ziel has customers with systems installed in the USA, Mexico, South America, Australia, Europe and the Middle East that are treating products such as tree nuts, edible seeds, spices, dried fruit and cannabis. Our Technology and Products: Ziel makes food and other consumables safe from insects, mold, yeast, and other pathogens through an organic and chemical-free process that maintains sensory product quality. Our highly sophisticated technologies, such as electromagnetic radio frequency (RF), generates thermal energy, creating volumetric heat to reduce pathogenic organisms, molds, yeasts, and insects in all their life cycle states, with minimal nutritional and texture change to the food or consumable product. Our APEX and SENTINEL product lines focus on achieving consistent and reliable pathogen reduction, high throughput, high energy efficiency, and cost-effective performance for processing tree nuts, edible seeds, spices, and dried fruits. Advantages of Zielโ€™s Systems: -Chemical-free, non-polluting -Ability to process commodities in select consumer packaging, avoiding recontamination -Continuous flow of bulk products or products in small batches -Minimal flavor or sensory impact -Minimal to no effect on nutritional value -Low cost of ownership -High energy efficiency and continuous monitoring
early stageFood Production
Board Member & General Counsel
2018
Ziel is a food safety solutions company that provides domestic and global food and cannabis industries with disinfection and disinfestation processes. We assess microbiological requirements, then design and build custom process systems and solutions. We are motivated and energized by finding solutions and adapting to the needs of those we serve. Our goal is to change the way the industry looks at food safety and the natural environment and to revolutionize the way we think about the food that we eat. Ziel has customers with systems installed in the USA, Mexico, South America, Australia, Europe and the Middle East that are treating products such as tree nuts, edible seeds, spices, dried fruit and cannabis. Our Technology and Products: Ziel makes food and other consumables safe from insects, mold, yeast, and other pathogens through an organic and chemical-free process that maintains sensory product quality. Our highly sophisticated technologies, such as electromagnetic radio frequency (RF), generates thermal energy, creating volumetric heat to reduce pathogenic organisms, molds, yeasts, and insects in all their life cycle states, with minimal nutritional and texture change to the food or consumable product. Our APEX and SENTINEL product lines focus on achieving consistent and reliable pathogen reduction, high throughput, high energy efficiency, and cost-effective performance for processing tree nuts, edible seeds, spices, and dried fruits. Advantages of Zielโ€™s Systems: -Chemical-free, non-polluting -Ability to process commodities in select consumer packaging, avoiding recontamination -Continuous flow of bulk products or products in small batches -Minimal flavor or sensory impact -Minimal to no effect on nutritional value -Low cost of ownership -High energy efficiency and continuous monitoring
early stageFood Production
Experience ยท 11 entries
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Founder (6)
Board (2)
2023
Managing Director
2023
As co-owners, we acquire veterinary general practices and expand together by building after-hours urgent care, unlocking significant new revenue, and increasing combined practice value. As partners, we contribute our decades of experience as principals and advisors to optimize operations, boost profitability, and achieve a higher-value exit. We pride ourselves on keeping the practice team intact and aligning with each hospitalโ€™s culture to ensure continuity of quality medical care, client satisfaction, and sustainable growth. ๐—•๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—”๐—ณ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ-๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—จ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ
2018
US Department of Commerce Commercial Service Trade Talks
Panelist, Innovation in Human Capital: Drivers for Growth in Workforce of the Future
Nov 2018
Board Member & General Counsel
2018
Ziel is a food safety solutions company that provides domestic and global food and cannabis industries with disinfection and disinfestation processes. We assess microbiological requirements, then design and build custom process systems and solutions. We are motivated and energized by finding solutions and adapting to the needs of those we serve. Our goal is to change the way the industry looks at food safety and the natural environment and to revolutionize the way we think about the food that we eat. Ziel has customers with systems installed in the USA, Mexico, South America, Australia, Europe and the Middle East that are treating products such as tree nuts, edible seeds, spices, dried fruit and cannabis. Our Technology and Products: Ziel makes food and other consumables safe from insects, mold, yeast, and other pathogens through an organic and chemical-free process that maintains sensory product quality. Our highly sophisticated technologies, such as electromagnetic radio frequency (RF), generates thermal energy, creating volumetric heat to reduce pathogenic organisms, molds, yeasts, and insects in all their life cycle states, with minimal nutritional and texture change to the food or consumable product. Our APEX and SENTINEL product lines focus on achieving consistent and reliable pathogen reduction, high throughput, high energy efficiency, and cost-effective performance for processing tree nuts, edible seeds, spices, and dried fruits. Advantages of Zielโ€™s Systems: -Chemical-free, non-polluting -Ability to process commodities in select consumer packaging, avoiding recontamination -Continuous flow of bulk products or products in small batches -Minimal flavor or sensory impact -Minimal to no effect on nutritional value -Low cost of ownership -High energy efficiency and continuous monitoring
early stageFood Production
Board Member & General Counsel
2018
Ziel is a food safety solutions company that provides domestic and global food and cannabis industries with disinfection and disinfestation processes. We assess microbiological requirements, then design and build custom process systems and solutions. We are motivated and energized by finding solutions and adapting to the needs of those we serve. Our goal is to change the way the industry looks at food safety and the natural environment and to revolutionize the way we think about the food that we eat. Ziel has customers with systems installed in the USA, Mexico, South America, Australia, Europe and the Middle East that are treating products such as tree nuts, edible seeds, spices, dried fruit and cannabis. Our Technology and Products: Ziel makes food and other consumables safe from insects, mold, yeast, and other pathogens through an organic and chemical-free process that maintains sensory product quality. Our highly sophisticated technologies, such as electromagnetic radio frequency (RF), generates thermal energy, creating volumetric heat to reduce pathogenic organisms, molds, yeasts, and insects in all their life cycle states, with minimal nutritional and texture change to the food or consumable product. Our APEX and SENTINEL product lines focus on achieving consistent and reliable pathogen reduction, high throughput, high energy efficiency, and cost-effective performance for processing tree nuts, edible seeds, spices, and dried fruits. Advantages of Zielโ€™s Systems: -Chemical-free, non-polluting -Ability to process commodities in select consumer packaging, avoiding recontamination -Continuous flow of bulk products or products in small batches -Minimal flavor or sensory impact -Minimal to no effect on nutritional value -Low cost of ownership -High energy efficiency and continuous monitoring
early stageFood Production
2008
CEO | Co-founder | Board Member | Director of Legal Affairs
Jan 2008
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