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Ian Jacobs
Chairman at
MIX TELEMATICS LIMITED
Net worth: 16 M $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
Ian Victor Jacobs was the founder of 402 Capital LLC, founded in 2009, where the title held was Managing Member from 2009 to 2016.
Current jobs include Chairman at MiX Telematics Ltd. since 2022, Non-Executive Director at MiX Telematics North America, Inc. since 2016, and Independent Director at PowerFleet, Inc. since 2024.
Former jobs include Independent Director at Spark Networks, Inc. from 2014 to 2017, Analyst at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and Analyst at Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (Investment Management) from 2003 to 2009.
Education history includes an undergraduate degree from Yeshiva University in 1997 and an undergraduate degree from Columbia Business School in 2003.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
POWERFLEET, INC. 3.02% | 2026-05-17 | 4,055,574 ( 3.02% ) | 16 M $ | 2026-06-29 |
Ian Jacobs active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MIX TELEMATICS LIMITED | Chairman | 2022-11-02 |
| POWERFLEET INC. | Director/Board Member | 2024-04-01 |
MiX Telematics North America, Inc.
 MiX Telematics North America, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Provides fleet and mobile asset management solutions | Director/Board Member | 2016-05-31 |
Former positions of Ian Jacobs
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SPARK NETWORKS INC | Director/Board Member | 2017-11-01 |
402 Capital LLC
 402 Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-07-20 |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (Investment Management)
 Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance BHI-IM employs the value investing principles of Benjamin Graham. Their investment approach focuses on buying shares of companies as a long-term investment. The firm seeks to invest in businesses that are easy to understand and have high ROE, exceptional management teams and limited debt. Rather than a diversified stock portfolio, BHI-IM invests in a small number of trusted investments that are overweighed in order to leverage the expected returns. The firm owns stock in a diverse group of over 50 public and private companies in a wide range of industries including, but not limited to, manufacturing, retail, energy and finance. Investments are typically financed using the float from Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.'s insurance operations. Securities are sold when the firm no longer feels comfortable with the fundamentals of a company. | Analyst-Equity | 2009-01-30 |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Ian Jacobs
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Private companies
Connections
90
1st degree connections
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1st degree companies
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Female
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (Investment Management)
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance BHI-IM employs the value investing principles of Benjamin Graham. Their investment approach focuses on buying shares of companies as a long-term investment. The firm seeks to invest in businesses that are easy to understand and have high ROE, exceptional management teams and limited debt. Rather than a diversified stock portfolio, BHI-IM invests in a small number of trusted investments that are overweighed in order to leverage the expected returns. The firm owns stock in a diverse group of over 50 public and private companies in a wide range of industries including, but not limited to, manufacturing, retail, energy and finance. Investments are typically financed using the float from Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.'s insurance operations. Securities are sold when the firm no longer feels comfortable with the fundamentals of a company. | Finance |
Yeshiva University
 Yeshiva University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
MiX Telematics North America, Inc.
MiX Telematics North America, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Provides fleet and mobile asset management solutions | Electronic Technology |
Spark Networks, Inc.
 Spark Networks, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as on online dating site | Technology Services |
MiX Telematics Ltd.
 MiX Telematics Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides fleet management, driver safety and vehicle tracking services | Technology Services |
402 Capital LLC
402 Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Finance |
Columbia Business School
 Columbia Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
PowerFleet, Inc.
 PowerFleet, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops artificial intelligence of things software-as-a-service platform for securing, controlling and tracking high-value enterprise assets | Technology Services |
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