Tod H. Francis

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Shasta Ventures Management LLC

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Tod H.
Francis is the founder of Shasta Ventures Management LLC, which was founded in 2003.
He is currently a Director at Flock, Inc., TaskRabbit, Inc., and LiquidSpace, Inc. Mr. Francis has held former Director positions at NextCard, Inc., Fatbrain.com, Inc., Blue Nile, Inc., DoubleDyno, Inc., Mint Software, Inc., TeeBeeDee, Inc., Plastic Jungle, Inc., Smule, Inc., ZEFR, Inc., LoopNet, Inc., WeddingChannel.com, Inc., BabyCenter LLC, LogoWorks.com, Caring LLC, Turn, Inc., Luminate, Inc., Needle, Inc., Threadflip, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, TVL Management Corporation, and The RAM Group, Inc. Mr. Francis has an undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management.

Tod H. Francis active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Shasta Ventures Management LLC Shasta Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Shasta Ventures invests in technology-based companies primarily in the United States. The firm focuses on SaaS, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data intelligence and consumer subscription sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements with investment size of USD 0.25 - 6 million.	Founder	2009-07-22
LiquidSpace, Inc. LiquidSpace, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an online marketplace for finding and booking flexible office and meeting space	Director/Board Member	-
TaskRabbit, Inc. TaskRabbit, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online and mobile marketplace	Director/Board Member	-
Flock, Inc. Flock, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Develops social web browsers	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Tod H. Francis

Companies	Position	End
Caring LLC Caring LLC Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides senior living referral services	Director/Board Member	-
Needle, Inc. Needle, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates communication platform for shopping information	Director/Board Member	-
Luminate, Inc. Luminate, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops and operates an image advertising and related content platform that combines computer vision, machine learning and crowdsourcing	Director/Board Member	-
DoubleDyno, Inc. DoubleDyno, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online information services for moms	Director/Board Member	-
Threadflip, Inc. Threadflip, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Operates a social marketplace for buying and selling of clothes and accessories	Director/Board Member	-

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Private companies	27
Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as an investment holding company with interests in health care products	Health Technology
NextCard, Inc. NextCard, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Issues credit cards over the Internet.	Finance
Fatbrain.com, Inc. Fatbrain.com, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates an Internet bookstore	Retail Trade
TVL Management Corporation TVL Management Corporation Investment ManagersFinance Trinity Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements.	Finance
Blue Nile, Inc. Blue Nile, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails diamonds and jewelry through online	Retail Trade
Flock, Inc. Flock, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Develops social web browsers	Technology Services
DoubleDyno, Inc. DoubleDyno, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online information services for moms	Technology Services
Mint Software, Inc. Mint Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides online money management services	Technology Services
TeeBeeDee, Inc. TeeBeeDee, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates online social community network	Technology Services
Plastic Jungle, Inc. Plastic Jungle, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides a marketplace for buying, selling, and trading gift cards	Retail Trade
Smule, Inc. Smule, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops music based mobile applications	Technology Services
TaskRabbit, Inc. TaskRabbit, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online and mobile marketplace	Technology Services
ZEFR, Inc. ZEFR, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing and advertising solutions	Commercial Services
LiquidSpace, Inc. LiquidSpace, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an online marketplace for finding and booking flexible office and meeting space	Commercial Services
LoopNet, Inc. LoopNet, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides on-line real estate commercial marketing services	Technology Services
WeddingChannel.com, Inc. WeddingChannel.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates on-line wedding planning and bridal registry resource	Technology Services
BabyCenter LLC BabyCenter LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides babycare information services	Commercial Services
Northwestern University Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The RAM Group, Inc. The RAM Group, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides integrated technology based solutions and related installation services	Technology Services
LogoWorks.com LogoWorks.com Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Provides logo design services	Commercial Services
Shasta Ventures Management LLC Shasta Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Shasta Ventures invests in technology-based companies primarily in the United States. The firm focuses on SaaS, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data intelligence and consumer subscription sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements with investment size of USD 0.25 - 6 million.	Finance
Caring LLC Caring LLC Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides senior living referral services	Health Services
Turn, Inc. Turn, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online advertising services	Technology Services
Luminate, Inc. Luminate, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops and operates an image advertising and related content platform that combines computer vision, machine learning and crowdsourcing	Technology Services
Needle, Inc. Needle, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates communication platform for shopping information	Technology Services
Threadflip, Inc. Threadflip, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Operates a social marketplace for buying and selling of clothes and accessories	Retail Trade
Kellogg School of Management Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services