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Simon Clausen
Founder at
Startive Ventures
Net worth: 12 M $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Simon Alvin Clausen is the founder of Startive Ventures, founded in 2009.
Mr. Clausen was the founder of PC Tools, Inc., founded in 2003, and served as Chief Executive Officer from 2003 to 2009.
Former jobs include Non-Executive Director at Freelancer Ltd. from 2010 to 2026, Independent Non-Executive Director at LatAm Autos Ltd., and Vice President at Gen Digital, Inc. in 2009.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FREELANCER LTD. 35.59% | 2026-03-17 | 160,500,000 ( 35.59% ) | 12 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
Simon Clausen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Startive Ventures
 Startive Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Startive Ventures is a venture capital firm invests in companies located in Switzerland. The firm target companies operating in the fields of global technology and internet startups. The firm provides financing for early &later stage capital requirements and also makes minority investments. | Founder | 2008-12-31 |
Former positions of Simon Clausen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FREELANCER LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2026-05-14 |
PC Tools, Inc.
 PC Tools, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software products designed to protect the privacy and security of windows computer users | Chief Executive Officer | 2009-03-31 |
| GEN DIGITAL INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-03-31 |
| LATAM AUTOS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Private companies | 5 |
|---|---|
Gen Digital Inc.
 Gen Digital Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cyber safety software and operating system solutions | Technology Services |
PC Tools, Inc.
PC Tools, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software products designed to protect the privacy and security of windows computer users | Technology Services |
Startive Ventures
Startive Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Startive Ventures is a venture capital firm invests in companies located in Switzerland. The firm target companies operating in the fields of global technology and internet startups. The firm provides financing for early &later stage capital requirements and also makes minority investments. | Finance |
Freelancer Ltd.
 Freelancer Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates online marketplace for local jobs | Technology Services |
LatAm Autos Ltd.
 LatAm Autos Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online classifieds and content platform for automobile industry | Technology Services |
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