Alan Patricof, Founder of APAX Partners
"Explore the entrepreneurial journey with Alan Patricof, Founder of APAX Partners, as he shares invaluable insights and experiences in venture capital and investment. Join us for enlightening discussions on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the evolving landscape of venture capital. Gain exclusive perspectives from a seasoned industry pioneer on navigating the complexities of the business world and unlocking opportunities for growth and success."

Alan Patricof grew up in a Jewish family on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City, the son of parents who had immigrated from Russia to the United States. His father was a small-time stockbroker Patricof graduated from the Ohio State University in 1955, and earned an M.B.A. from Columbia University in 1957 while working full-time as an analyst for an investment firm.

Patricof was assigned the management of the Gottesman pulp and paper fortune.and focused his efforts on the new private companies in the portfolio.In 1967, he invested in New York magazine, a new publication, where he served as the founding chairman of the board.m] The magazine proved a success. In 1969, he was able to raise $2.5 million and founded one of the first venture capital firms, Patricof Company Ventures. In 1977, he founded the private equity firm Apax Partners.

By the mid-1990s Apax had become one of the larger private equity firms globally. In 2001, Patricof stepped back from day-to-day management of the firm, to return to his original focus on venture capital investments in small early-stage companies. In 2006, he left Apax to form Greycroft Partners which focuses on such investments.

Patricof has been married twice: Bette Patricof Hollander. They later divorced. They had one child: Mark F. Patricof (b. 1964) who is married to Martha Shelburne Jones, a daughter of Anne Shelburne Jones and Bishop Edward Witker Jones, the 9th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis His second marriage was to Susan Hatkoff. She is the sister of Craig Hatkoff. Jamie Patricof, film and television producer.Jonathan Cale Patricof (b. 1973), President of Tribeca Enterprises the company that owns and operates the Tribeca Film Festival.

Make sure to check out Alan's latest book, No Red Lights.
https://www.amazon.com/No-Red-Lights-Reflections-Venture/dp/1637582935


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