Geekwire: Modumetal Heats Up
A maker of non-corrosive nanolaminated materials, Modumetal is one of the more exciting startup companies to emerge in Seattle. Yet, its story is relatively unknown, in part because of its low-profile in recent years but also because it is not quite as sexy as some of the emerging Internet, mobile and software upstarts in town. However, the opportunity behind Modumetal is immense, perhaps transforming the way everything from buildings to oil platforms to automobiles are constructed. And the 20-person company's profile is about to go up. Modumetal has received commitments for more than $10 million in funding from the likes of Second Avenue Partners; Catamount Ventures; Chevron Technology Ventures and others, with more cash on the way, GeekWire has learned. It also recently named Steve Singh, the CEO of publicly-traded Concur Technologies, to the board. (Nov 2012)
Geekwire: Alliance of Angels takes flight, spins off from the Technology Alliance
"With We have been operating independently for several years, have our own board, and, as we raise the next AoA Seed Fund, realized that it was just time to be fully independent. (Tech Alliance chair) Jeremy Jaech was terrific to work with on this; he is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor. We will focus more on entrepreneur outreach, and helping our AoA Portfolio companies with more programs. While we will maintain our close relationship with the TA, we also expect to create many more affiliations and partnerships to drive the AoA program forward" (Mar 2011)
AoA Separates from Technology Alliance
With our growing membership, the successful launch of the AoA Seed Fund, and a number of high-profile exits, AoA has been on a consistent upward trajectory, particularly in the past couple of years,” said AoA Chair Dan Rosen. “Our strong brand, national reputation, and an experienced leadership team make this the right time to next logical step. (Mar 2011)
Rosen Comments on Clarisonic Acquisition by L'Oreal
Long before the exit happened, in an interview with Xconomy, Dan was quoted: "Early investor Dan Rosen, chairman of Seattle’s Alliance of Angels, even predicted that “Clarisonic will be one of the great success stories of Seattle entrepreneurship.” (Dec 2011)
Rosen quoted in Reuters
"The knowledge that comes out of Microsoft gets captured in startups pretty quickly," said Dan Rosen, a former Microsoft and AT&T executive, who chairs the angel group. "There's a realization that angel investing in startups is probably the No. 1 thing that can gear the innovation economy and create jobs. If we want to regain our economic footing, it's the best thing we can do." (Nov 2011)
Rosen Featured on Frank Peters Show
Why so good? When 2010 turned out to be such an exceptional year for these angels of Puget Sound, it made Dan wonder why. He posted his theories in his blog. Read AoA Results - why are they so good? or just listen. (April 2011)
Rosen quoted in release: AoA has great 2010
"Once again, our angels have set a new standard for investing in innovative, young companies," said Dan Rosen, chair of the Alliance of Angels. "For the second year in a row, AoA has cemented our position as the most active angel organization not just in Washington, but in the whole of the Pacific Northwest." (Feb 2011)
Rosen Named "Best Connected" in Seattle
As chair of the nonprofit Alliance of Angels, an organization of more than 100 individuals who invest in early-stage companies, Rosen has helped provide make-or-break funding for more than 140 Northwest entrepreneurs over the last dozen years. (Dec 2009)
Rosen Named to Seattle Magazine Power 09 List
Rosen has helped provide make-or-break funding for more than 140 Northwest entrepreneurs over the last dozen years. (Nov 2009)
Rosen Featured in Puget
Sound Business Journal
Rosen spoke to the Puget Sound Business Journal about his career transition,
the state of venture capital today, and his interests outside the
office.
Need
a Hand to Design Your Product?
Venture
Capitalists appear to be showing a greater interest in outsourcing,
as a way for portfolio companies to reduce their cash burn rates
and make investor dollars last longer.
Seattle PI, April 14, 2006: Rosen Leaving Frazier Technology
ROSEN LEAVING FRAZIER TECHNOLOGY: Dan Rosen, who co-founded Frazier Technology
Ventures in 2000, has left the Seattle venture capital firm in order
to devote more time to early-stage startups and his new role as executive
chairman of Neah Power Systems.
Seattle Business Magazine, March 2006: Seattle's Power Investors
A look at three top money men who are helping to blur the line between
angels and venture capitalists.
ITEC
2006 on June 21st - Expert Insight: The Five Technology Trends
You Can’t Ignore
This session discussed this year's hot trends, focusing on those that could
affect your business now.
Seattle,
May 15, 2006: Alliance of Angels Names Pacific Bioscience Laboratories
as 2006 Startup of the Year
The Alliance of Angels (AoA), the Northwest’s premier angel investment
organization, today presented its 2006 “Startup of the Year award to
Bellevue, Wash.-based Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, developer of the CLARISONIC™ Skin
Care Brush.
Worth Magazine, November
2005: Entrepreneurs spin great stories
About eight years ago, I helped found the Northwest's
largest angel network,
the Alliance of Angels.
Seattle Times, December 22, 2005: Angels alliance says 20 startups raised
$7 million
The Alliance of Angels, one of the largest networks of individual investors
in the Puget Sound area, said 20 local startups this year raised $7 million,
even more than in 1999, when the tech bubble was at its peak and the
alliance was at its busiest.
Worth Magazine, April 1, 2005: Return of the Angel
Investor
Smart Money Survivors
Alliance of Angels Names 2005 "Startup Company of the Year"
2004 Michigan Growth Capital Symposium, May 16, 2004: Dan Rosen
Northwest Entrepreneur Network, November 14, 2003:
How's the Entrepreneurial Climate in Seattle
Is Seattle's glass half empty or half full?
Seattle Weekly, September 3, 2003: The Cost of
Money
In the post-dot-com era, only the smart startups survive.
UCSD Division of Biological Sciences Profile
Dan Rosen has a passion for making new things happen. And he gets to
do just that as Managing Partner of Frazier Technology Ventures (FTV),
a Seattle-based venture capital fund he co-founded in 2000.
The
Creating Digital Dividends Conference hosted by the World Resources
Institute, October 16-18, 2000, Seattle, Washington
Dan Rosen hosts evening plenary.
Puget Sound Business Journal, July 26, 2002: How to be succinct in 10
minutes
Answer seven basic questions to persuade investors to fund your company
Alliance of Angels Welcomes New Interns, September 27, 2002
Alliance of Angels Announces Recent Investment Activity, April 4, 2001
