Steve Farsht
Managing Partner at Corazon Capital
Chicago, Illinois
Overview
Work Experience
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
2014 - Current
Member
2011 - 2019
FireStarter Fund is a self-managed investment fund focused on digital media and marketing, SaaS, and e-commerce companies.
Board Member and Director
2013 - 2017
Co-managed accelerator's day-to-day operations in 2013 and 2014
Advisory Board Member
2011 - 2016
Hyde Park Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on high-growth, mid-continent technology startups.
Adjunct Lecturer of Entrepreneurship & Innovation
2014 - 2015
Chief Operating Officer and Board Member
2011 - 2013
Sold to MediaMath in November 2012
Executive in Residence
2011 - 2011
Predecessor of Techstars Chicago
Chief Executive Officer
2007 - 2010
[CEO of Holding Company that included DCM Services and Forte] Created company vision: to transform the way organizations deal with the death of a customer. Developed company strategy and core values, retooled management team, and restructured operations during tenure.
DCM Services focuses on the efficiency and tact that probate-based collections provide to clients.
Chief Executive Officer
2007 - 2010
[CEO of Holding Company that included DCM Services and Forte] Conceptualized, developed and commercialized Probate Finder OnDemand, the first and only automated estate location and claim filing solution. Also developed and launched MyWayForward.com, the first online resource designed specifically for people who are dealing with the death of a loved one.
General Partner
1997 - 2007
Invested in 13 management buyouts, recapitalizations and growth capital investments across a variety of industries. Platform companies completed 9 add-on acquisitions. Served on 7 boards, providing advice and support to senior management. Led sales of several companies to strategic and financial buyers. Served on the Boards of Directors of the following companies: Aurafin, Command Tooling Systems, DCM Services, Highland Manufacturing Company, Longwood Industries, Tandus Group, Warn Industries. Involved in making investments in the following other companies: Life Time Fitness, Michaels of Oregon, POET, Rosetta Stone.
Norwest Equity Partners (NEP) creates opportunities, jobs, and value by investing in and building industry leading middle-market companies.