David Janke

Founder at

BlackSwan Partners LP

52 year

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David A. Janke is the founder of Highground 360, Inc. (founded in 2021) and BlackSwan Partners LP (founded in 2007), where he holds the title of Managing Partner.
He currently holds the position of Director at Ali Wing, Inc. and The Honor Foundation.
Mr. Janke's former positions include Chairman & CEO at Giggle, Inc. (2016-2018), Director-Finance & Strategic Planning at Tyco International Ltd. (2000-2001), Director at SonomaWest Holdings, Inc. (2007-2011), Independent Director at Bluefly, Inc. (2009-2012), and Vice President at Starwood Capital Group Global LLC (2006-2007).
Mr. Janke holds an MBA from Harvard University (conferred in 2003) and an undergraduate degree from Middlebury College (conferred in 1996).

David Janke active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Ali Wing, Inc. Ali Wing, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails baby care products	Director/Board Member	2010-05-26
BlackSwan Partners LP BlackSwan Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance BlackSwan invests in middle-market companies located in the United States with an enterprise value of USD 15 - 500 million. The firm focuses on consumer, retail, infrastructure services, and real estate. It participates in buyouts, growth equity, and equity-related control-oriented investments with an investment size of USD 5 - 100 million. The firm acquires controlling and minority interests. It does not invest in biotech, healthcare, and evolving technologies.	Founder	2006-12-31
The Honor Foundation The Honor Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides career transition programs and trainings	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of David Janke

Companies	Position	End
Giggle, Inc. Giggle, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates children's and infants' wear stores	Chief Executive Officer	2018-04-30
BLUEFLY	Director/Board Member	2012-04-11
Starwood Capital Group Global LLC Starwood Capital Group Global LLC Investment ManagersFinance Starwood Capital Group Global invests in public and private companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the field of the real estate sector. It provides financing for growth, early and buyout transactions.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2006-12-31
Tyco International Ltd. Tyco International Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Manufactures electronic security systems and provides various security services	Director of Finance/CFO	2000-12-31
SonomaWest Holdings, Inc. SonomaWest Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers facilities and tailored services for the wine industries and producers of agricultural products	Director/Board Member	-

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Tyco International Ltd. Tyco International Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Manufactures electronic security systems and provides various security services	Commercial Services
SonomaWest Holdings, Inc. SonomaWest Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers facilities and tailored services for the wine industries and producers of agricultural products	Commercial Services
Bluefly, Inc. Bluefly, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates as an online retailer of designer apparel brands and accessories	Retail Trade
Ali Wing, Inc. Ali Wing, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails baby care products	Retail Trade
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Middlebury College Middlebury College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Starwood Capital Group Global LLC Starwood Capital Group Global LLC Investment ManagersFinance Starwood Capital Group Global invests in public and private companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the field of the real estate sector. It provides financing for growth, early and buyout transactions.	Finance
BlackSwan Partners LP BlackSwan Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance BlackSwan invests in middle-market companies located in the United States with an enterprise value of USD 15 - 500 million. The firm focuses on consumer, retail, infrastructure services, and real estate. It participates in buyouts, growth equity, and equity-related control-oriented investments with an investment size of USD 5 - 100 million. The firm acquires controlling and minority interests. It does not invest in biotech, healthcare, and evolving technologies.	Finance
Giggle, Inc. Giggle, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates children's and infants' wear stores	Retail Trade
The Honor Foundation The Honor Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides career transition programs and trainings	Commercial Services