MENLO PARK, Calif., July 30, 2008 – Voyager Capital, a leading early stage venture capital firm, today announced that Daniel Ahn has joined the firm as a second managing director based in its Menlo Park, California office, where he will join current Managing Director Curtis Feeny. Ahn will provide his unique insight and expertise to the firm’s Web and enterprise infrastructure, wireless, and core technology investments.

 

“Dan has an excellent reputation as an early stage investor and is a strategic addition to our Silicon Valley presence,” said Bill McAleer, managing director at Voyager Capital. “His keen business judgment combined with his investment and entrepreneurial experience will help our ventures realize their full potential.”

 

Ahn is an experienced venture capital investor who has spent the last nine years at Woodside Fund, most recently as a managing director, concentrating on investments in infrastructure and core technology. He served as the founding VC in companies such as Analogix Semiconductor and Berkeley Design Automation and led and managed Woodside’s investments in numerous other successful companies.

 

“Voyager Capital has a proven and differentiated strategy that aligns with the most compelling investment opportunities throughout the West Coast,” said Ahn. “The team's experience and investing track record contribute to the firm’s significant franchise and innovative culture that I look forward to helping them build.”

 

Well known for supporting entrepreneurs through critical execution hurdles facing early and growth stage companies, Ahn has developed a strong skill set in developing effective market strategies and building high performance teams.

 

 

Among many accomplishments, Ahn was an associate at Foster Management, a venture capital firm which specialized in consolidating and building service businesses. He also served as Founder and President of Endpoint Technologies, a company which sold process control systems for semiconductor manufacturing and was subsequently acquired by Applied Materials. Prior to founding Endpoint Technologies, Ahn was in the Venture Capital Group of Credit Suisse First Boston, focusing on a broad range of IT investments.

 

Ahn holds a bachelor’s degree in arts from Harvard University and a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard Business School.

 

 

Voyager Capital is a leading West Coast information technology venture firm, providing entrepreneurs with the resources, experience, and connections to build successful companies. Voyager invests primarily in early stage digital media, software and services, wireless, and web infrastructure companies, where the firm's domain expertise and “Go-to-Market” resources help build market leaders. Voyager Capital has $370 million under management with offices in Seattle, Washington; Menlo Park, California; and Portland, Oregon. For more information please visit: http://www.voyagercapital.com/.