Edward A. Lafferty
Director of Finance/CFO at saturn management llc
Profile
Ed launched his career in private equity in 1997.
Since then, he has participated in all stages of company development, from business plan creation and early-stage financing through IPO.
He works closely with our portfolio companies’ management teams, developing growth strategies, arranging financing, recruiting key employees and building relationships with strategic partners, customers and advisors.
In addition, he oversees Saturn’s finance and administration activities.
Prior to joining Saturn in 2001, Ed spent four years as fund controller for private equity firm Berkshire Partners.
Earlier in his career, he assisted in the formation, development and management of several companies, including Corporate Performance Systems and Millennium Consulting Group.
Edward A. Lafferty active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
saturn management llc
 saturn management llc Investment ManagersFinance Saturn Management LLC (Saturn Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1993 by Jeffrey Scott McCormick. The firm is headquartered in the Boston, Massachusetts. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2000-12-31 |
Former positions of Edward A. Lafferty
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Chirpify, Inc.
 Chirpify, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Chirpify, Inc. provides online marketing and advertising services. It is a platform that converts social and mobile actions into loyalty and rewards. The firm allows businesses, marketers and customers to sign up for its services and buy and sell items through their social streams on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The company was founded by Christopher Teso in 2011 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-30 |
Cogo Optronics GmbH
 Cogo Optronics GmbH Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Cogo Optronics GmbH, a subsidiary of Coherent Corp., is a company headquartered in Berlin, Germany, that develops, manufactures and markets optoelectronics component solutions. The firm was founded in 2008. On July 01, 2013 u²t Photonics AG, a subsidiary of Coherent Corp. since January 2014, acquired Cogo Optronics GmbH from TeraXion, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2013-05-29 |
ModelGolf LLC
 ModelGolf LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ModelGolf LLC operates as a sports technology company. Its teaching centers offer personalized golf instruction at golf resorts, private, public golf facilities and retail stores. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | 2011-12-30 |
Berkshire Partners LLC
 Berkshire Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Berkshire Partners LLC (Berkshire Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC founded in 1986 by Christopher Clifford, Carl Ferenbach, Russel L. Epker, Brad Bloom and Richard Lubin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | - |
Training of Edward A. Lafferty
| Bentley University | Masters Business Admin |
| Northeastern University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 5 |
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saturn management llc
saturn management llc Investment ManagersFinance Saturn Management LLC (Saturn Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1993 by Jeffrey Scott McCormick. The firm is headquartered in the Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Berkshire Partners LLC
Berkshire Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Berkshire Partners LLC (Berkshire Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC founded in 1986 by Christopher Clifford, Carl Ferenbach, Russel L. Epker, Brad Bloom and Richard Lubin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
ModelGolf LLC
ModelGolf LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ModelGolf LLC operates as a sports technology company. Its teaching centers offer personalized golf instruction at golf resorts, private, public golf facilities and retail stores. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Technology Services |
Cogo Optronics GmbH
Cogo Optronics GmbH Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Cogo Optronics GmbH, a subsidiary of Coherent Corp., is a company headquartered in Berlin, Germany, that develops, manufactures and markets optoelectronics component solutions. The firm was founded in 2008. On July 01, 2013 u²t Photonics AG, a subsidiary of Coherent Corp. since January 2014, acquired Cogo Optronics GmbH from TeraXion, Inc. | Electronic Technology |
Chirpify, Inc.
Chirpify, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Chirpify, Inc. provides online marketing and advertising services. It is a platform that converts social and mobile actions into loyalty and rewards. The firm allows businesses, marketers and customers to sign up for its services and buy and sell items through their social streams on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The company was founded by Christopher Teso in 2011 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Commercial Services |
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