Ben H. Ball
Founder at Francisco Partners Management LP
Profile
Ben H.
Ball is the founder of Francisco Partners Management LP, founded in 1999.
He is also the founder of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. Mr. Ball's current jobs include Director positions at Webtrends, Inc., Source Photonics, Inc., and Jensen Information Technologies, Inc. Mr. Ball's former jobs include Director positions at EF Johnson Technologies, Inc., Electrical Components International, Inc., Foundation 9 Entertainment, Inc., Cross Match Technologies, Inc., Metaswitch Networks Ltd., and Metaswitch Networks Corp.
He was also a Principal at AEA Investors LP, Genstar Capital Management LLC, and Bain & Co., Inc., and a Vice President at TA Associates Management LP.
Mr. Ball's education includes an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and an undergraduate degree from Harvard College.
Ben H. Ball active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Francisco Partners Management LP
 Francisco Partners Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Francisco Partners Management LP (Francisco Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Benjamin Ball, Dipanjan Deb, Neil Garfinkel, Sanford Robertson and David Stanton. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco and London. | Founder | 2010-06-21 |
Webtrends, Inc.
 Webtrends, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Webtrends, Inc. offers web analytics and online marketing solutions. The firm is a customer intelligence company that turns online and offline data into understanding, which help organizations, realize a competitive advantage by providing insight-driven optimization of their digital channels. Its products and solutions enable web-smart organizations to optimize their digital marketing programs from visitor acquisition to customer retention. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Director/Board Member | - |
Source Photonics, Inc.
 Source Photonics, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Source Photonics, Inc provides optical communication solutions, components, and sub-systems. The firm?s products include broadband access, data center, mobile broadband and transmission. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in West Hills, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Jensen Information Technologies, Inc.
 Jensen Information Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Jensen Information Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the provision of full service network solutions in the areas of internet, data storage, and data communications. It hosts and designs websites, creates custom graphics, and provides T1 and T3 communication services. The company was founded by Jens J. Jensen III in 1991 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Ben H. Ball
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| MITEL NETWORKS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2018-11-29 |
TA Associates Management LP
 TA Associates Management LP Investment ManagersFinance TA Associates Management LP(TA Associates) is a venture capital firm headquartered in Boston. The firm is founded in 1968 by Peter Brooke a subsidiary of TA Associates Management Holding LP. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1998-12-30 |
Cross Match Technologies, Inc.
 Cross Match Technologies, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Cross Match Technologies, Inc. develops biometric identity management solutions. It offers authentication and verification solutions, ten-print and palm print live scan solutions for enrollment, identification, and forensic analysis; portable and handheld identity management solutions designed for a range of users, applications, and environments; and software development kits for end-users, developers, and integrators. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.
 EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. develops and markets secure communications solutions. It offers portables, mobiles, ATLAS systems solutions and ATLAS systems products. The firm serves the first responders in the public safety and public service, federal government, state and military sectors. The company was founded by Edgar F. Johnson in 1923 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Foundation 9 Entertainment, Inc.
 Foundation 9 Entertainment, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Foundation 9 Entertainment is a collection of independent studios, specializing in delivering fun, quality, and franchise-based videogames on every major platform. It provides top talent with an unsurpassed on-time record for its clients and publishing partners. With nine locations across North America, Europe and Asia, it is one of the largest independent game developers in the world, employing most talented and creative people working in games. The company's studios offer the perfect blend of the creative, independent spirit of a small company and the financial stability, professionalism and best practices of a large organization, making them a unique partner in the videogame industry today. It was formed in early 2005 from the merger of multiple veteran game studios. Since then the company has continued to grow, both organically and through strategic acquisitions of additional studios that help complete the company's portfolio of expertise. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Ben H. Ball
| Harvard College | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
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Francisco Partners Management LP
Francisco Partners Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Francisco Partners Management LP (Francisco Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Benjamin Ball, Dipanjan Deb, Neil Garfinkel, Sanford Robertson and David Stanton. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco and London. | Finance |
Electrical Components International, Inc.
 Electrical Components International, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Electrical Components International, Inc. manufactures and distributes wire harnesses. The firm offers products for electronic and electro-mechanical applications, including home appliances, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) products, transportation equipment, construction and agricultural equipment, and vending and industrial machines. Its manufacturing process includes cutting and termination, splicing, sealing and heat shrink, molding, assembly, and testing. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Distribution Services |
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
 WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. provides business security solutions. It offers advanced and basic security, network and wireless security products, and management and visibility services. It serves education, retail, and healthcare industries. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Technology Services |
TA Associates Management LP
TA Associates Management LP Investment ManagersFinance TA Associates Management LP(TA Associates) is a venture capital firm headquartered in Boston. The firm is founded in 1968 by Peter Brooke a subsidiary of TA Associates Management Holding LP. | Finance |
AEA Investors LP
 AEA Investors LP Investment ManagersFinance AEA Investors LP (AEA Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 1968 by Rockefeller, Mellon & Harriman family interests and S.G. Warburg & Co, a subsidiary of AEA Holdings LLC. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
Mitel Networks Corp.
 Mitel Networks Corp. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Mitel Networks Corp. engages in the provision of cloud and enterprise communications and collaboration solutions through software product development. It operates through Cloud and Enterprise segments. The Cloud segment through the MiCloud brand comprises of cloud-based UCC solutions such as voice services, dial plans, audio conferencing, voicemail, call center functionality, video conferencing, along with team collaboration applications that provide mobility and reliability, and are built to suit small and growing businesses along with large-scale enterprises. The Enterprise segment offers products, services, and applications that support customers that prefer private cloud or on-site or deployment under the MiVoice brand. The company was founded by Michael CJ Cowpland andTerence Matthews in 1972 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Electronic Technology |
Metaswitch Networks Corp.
 Metaswitch Networks Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Metaswitch Networks Corp. provides communications networks and services. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Communications |
Webtrends, Inc.
Webtrends, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Webtrends, Inc. offers web analytics and online marketing solutions. The firm is a customer intelligence company that turns online and offline data into understanding, which help organizations, realize a competitive advantage by providing insight-driven optimization of their digital channels. Its products and solutions enable web-smart organizations to optimize their digital marketing programs from visitor acquisition to customer retention. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Technology Services |
Genstar Capital Management LLC
 Genstar Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Genstar Capital Management LLC is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Dennis H. Chookaszian. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco., California. | Finance |
Metaswitch Networks Ltd.
 Metaswitch Networks Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Metaswitch Networks Ltd. is a holding company, which engages in the development of systems management and networking software solutions. The firm specializes in the design of networking, session border control, infrastructure, management tools, and application development systems. Its solution areas encompass Internet protocol multimedia subsystems, telephony, original equipment manufacturing, and hosted business services. The company was founded by Ian S. Ferguson and Christopher John Mairs in 1981 and is headquartered in Enfield, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Foundation 9 Entertainment, Inc.
Foundation 9 Entertainment, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Foundation 9 Entertainment is a collection of independent studios, specializing in delivering fun, quality, and franchise-based videogames on every major platform. It provides top talent with an unsurpassed on-time record for its clients and publishing partners. With nine locations across North America, Europe and Asia, it is one of the largest independent game developers in the world, employing most talented and creative people working in games. The company's studios offer the perfect blend of the creative, independent spirit of a small company and the financial stability, professionalism and best practices of a large organization, making them a unique partner in the videogame industry today. It was formed in early 2005 from the merger of multiple veteran game studios. Since then the company has continued to grow, both organically and through strategic acquisitions of additional studios that help complete the company's portfolio of expertise. | Technology Services |
EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.
EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. develops and markets secure communications solutions. It offers portables, mobiles, ATLAS systems solutions and ATLAS systems products. The firm serves the first responders in the public safety and public service, federal government, state and military sectors. The company was founded by Edgar F. Johnson in 1923 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Electronic Technology |
Cross Match Technologies, Inc.
Cross Match Technologies, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Cross Match Technologies, Inc. develops biometric identity management solutions. It offers authentication and verification solutions, ten-print and palm print live scan solutions for enrollment, identification, and forensic analysis; portable and handheld identity management solutions designed for a range of users, applications, and environments; and software development kits for end-users, developers, and integrators. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. | Electronic Technology |
Source Photonics, Inc.
Source Photonics, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Source Photonics, Inc provides optical communication solutions, components, and sub-systems. The firm?s products include broadband access, data center, mobile broadband and transmission. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in West Hills, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Jensen Information Technologies, Inc.
Jensen Information Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Jensen Information Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the provision of full service network solutions in the areas of internet, data storage, and data communications. It hosts and designs websites, creates custom graphics, and provides T1 and T3 communication services. The company was founded by Jens J. Jensen III in 1991 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL. | Technology Services |
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