J.r. Moran

Chief Operating Officer at New Stack Ventures

Greater Chicago Area

Overview

J.R. Moran is the Chief Operating Officer at New Stack Ventures in the Greater Chicago Area, specializing in early-stage startups, venture capital, and strategic planning. With a background in patent law and commercial litigation, Moran has successfully led investments in various companies such as XILO, Phood, Shotcall, and Retail Aware, demonstrating a strong track record in angel investing and cross-functional team leadership.

Work Experience

New Stack Ventures

Chief Operating Officer
2019 - Current
New Stack is an early seed-stage venture capital firm based in Chicago. We specialize in three areas: - IoT, Deep Tech, Smart Hardware - Under-Capitalized Markets (primarily the Midwest) - Pre-Revenue, Pilots or early Commercialization

J.R.M LAW, LLC

Attorney
2019
J.R.'s practice covers a broad range of services and expertise at every stage of a startup's growth. From initial startup counseling to documentation related to a startup's formation and financing, J.R. provides assistance and counsel so that founders can focus on their passion, development of the business. As the business grows, J.R.'s legal services protect founders as they navigate the complexities of subsequent financing rounds, strategic agreements and exits. Additionally, J.R. provides sophisticated counsel to Venture Capital Funds in connection with funding, governance and investment activities that support startups and entrepreneurs. Finally, J.R. works with an extensive network of Angel and private equity investors on contract and financing matters in connection with all aspects of their investment activities.