Alain Bankier

Out of State Member

2020 - Current

Leading Seed and Early Stage Investor Network

Managing Partner

2018

Ceylon Solutions is a software, web and mobile development company founded in 2005. Over the years, we've been fortunate enough to have dabbled in some really cool projects ranging from medical to financial and everything in between. If a project is of special interest to our group, we have also become investment partners. We provide quality work at cost-effective prices by utilizing our in-house development team in Sri Lanka and our in-house business team in Colorado. Oh, and if you’re not a “techy” person, that’s okay because we like to use simple terminology rather than confuse you with geek talk.

Member and Member of the Executive Committee

2019 - 2024

Investor

2014 - 2020

Member

2007 - 2018

Co-founder of the angel investor activity of the New York New Media Association (NYNMA) in 1995, which was the precursor of the New York Angels.

Co-Owner, President and CEO

2008 - 2013

Following the merger of my previous company, Saveur Food Group with TMCI, I became Co- President and CEO of TMCI and of The Manischewitz Company. Manischewitz is the leading manufacturer and distributor of kosher specialty food for both daily use, as well as for Passover. We have a strong portfolio of brands including Season and Guiltless Gourmet.

Co-Founder - President and CFO

2003 - 2008

Saveur Food Group is the" premium prepared food specialist". The company was built by acquiring mid-sized and family held food manufacturing companies in the hors d'oeuvres, appetizers and specialty food categories.

Managing Director/ Head - North America Mergers and Acqusitions

1989 - 2001

Co-Head of US based and cross border, Merger and Acquisition activity. Sector focus on technology, food and beverage manufacturing and distribution, and automotive industry. Member of the Global Executive Committee.

Founder and Managing Partner

1983 - 1989

Founder of boutique M&A firm with offices in Paris, New York and Stutgart. Focussed on selling family held and privately held companies. Sold company in 1989 to BNP- Paribas.