Richard Brekka

Founder at

Second Alpha Partners LLC

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Richard Brekka is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Second Alpha.
He is a passionate spokesman for the importance of secondary investing to the overall health of the innovation economy.
For more than twenty years, Richard has invested in growth-oriented tech companies – particularly software-as-a-service, mobile content, communication services and Internet opportunities.
He currently serves on the board of TeraGo Networks (TSX: TGO) and is a board observer to Prove Identity, Inc. Previously, Rich served on the boards of Appia Communications (acquired by CallTower), AVST (acquired by StoneCalibre), TouchCommerce (acquired by Nuance Communications (NASD: NUAN)), Sixth Sense Media (acquired by Evolving Systems), The Guild (acquired by Digital Fuel Capital) and SeaPass (acquired by Internet Capital Group).
Richard holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Richard Brekka active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Cloud Floor Corp. Cloud Floor Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides a cloud based systems management platform for enterprises	Director/Board Member	2011-03-21
Second Alpha Partners LLC Second Alpha Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Second Alpha Partners invests in middle market companies located in the United States and Canada with revenues of at least USD 20 million. The firm focuses on sectors such as technology, media and telecommunications. It participates in secondary, growth, later stage, recapitalization, and restructuring transactions. It acts as a lead investor.	Founder	2012-08-31

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Former positions of Richard Brekka

Companies	Position	End
TERAGO INC.	Director/Board Member	2023-06-14
Appia Communications, Inc. Appia Communications, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides Internet and computer systems services	Director/Board Member	2018-02-28
Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, Inc. Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops enterprise communications software solutions	Director/Board Member	2017-10-31
TeraGo Networks, Inc. TeraGo Networks, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless broadband data communications services	Director/Board Member	2017-07-26
TouchCommerce, Inc. TouchCommerce, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online marketing solutions	Director/Board Member	2016-07-31

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Private companies	26
Cibc Wood Gundy Ventures, Inc.
RateIntegration, Inc. RateIntegration, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides real-time mobile marketing, loyalty, and advertising solutions	Technology Services
TouchCommerce, Inc. TouchCommerce, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online marketing solutions	Technology Services
Appia Communications, Inc. Appia Communications, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides Internet and computer systems services	Technology Services
Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, Inc. Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops enterprise communications software solutions	Technology Services
Mobile Armor, Inc. Mobile Armor, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and markets software with a data security system	Technology Services
TeraGo, Inc. TeraGo, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless broadband communication services	Communications
Cloud Floor Corp. Cloud Floor Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides a cloud based systems management platform for enterprises	Commercial Services
University of Southern California University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Loral Orion Network Systems, Inc. Loral Orion Network Systems, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates an iternational satellite communications system	Communications
TeraGo Networks, Inc. TeraGo Networks, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless broadband data communications services	Communications
Gomez, Inc. Gomez, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides website management services	Technology Services
Chase Capital Chase Capital Major BanksFinance Commercial banking	Finance
Guild.com, Inc. Guild.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a learning platform that offers classes, programs and degrees	Technology Services
Transit Communications Corp. Transit Communications Corp. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides digital specialized mobile radio services	Communications
Overtone, Inc. Overtone, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides customer support software solutions	Technology Services
Artful Home LLC Artful Home LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Retails online art and fine craft items	Technology Services
The University of Chicago The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Swiss Bank Corp. (New York) Swiss Bank Corp. (New York) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides banking and investment services	Finance
Dolphin Equity Partners LP Dolphin Equity Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Dolphin specializes in investing in emerging communications, marketing and media services, enterprise services, and technology companies operating primarily in the US, Canada and the UK. The firm seeks to obtain significant equity positions in expansion-stage companies poised for substantial growth. Although their preference is for expansion stage companies, they may opportunistically consider early-stage investments, recapitalizations and buyouts.	Finance
June Media, Inc. June Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a content provider for women	Technology Services
BOLT Solutions, Inc. BOLT Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Offers online sales and client service platform for anyone to sell or buy insurance online	Technology Services
Adapt Media, Inc. Adapt Media, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides wireless outdoor advertising solutions	Commercial Services
Epic Cycle Interactive, Inc. Epic Cycle Interactive, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides software, web, email and wireless services	Technology Services
Enpocket, Inc.
Second Alpha Partners LLC Second Alpha Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Second Alpha Partners invests in middle market companies located in the United States and Canada with revenues of at least USD 20 million. The firm focuses on sectors such as technology, media and telecommunications. It participates in secondary, growth, later stage, recapitalization, and restructuring transactions. It acts as a lead investor.	Finance