Jim Simons

Managing Director

jim@splitrock.com

Jim Simons is a founding Managing Director of Split Rock Partners. Jim focuses on software and services companies, which are enabled by ubiquitous low-cost computing and communications connectivity. Jim offers a deep understanding of direct marketing to consumers and how technology is changing the way businesses acquire, retain and service their customers.

Prior to founding Split Rock Partners, Jim served as General Partner of St. Paul Venture Capital, which he joined in 1996 and focused on early-stage investing in software and services opportunities. Before joining St. Paul Venture Capital, Jim was a partner at Marquette Venture Partners, where he was responsible for investments in a variety of industries. Jim began his career in the investment banking group at Trammell Crow Company and in the corporate finance department at First Boston Corporation.

Jim received a BA in economics and history from Stanford University and an MBA from Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

Jim's portfolio companies include:

Jim Simons
Assistant's name
Sue Vnoucek
Assistant's phone
(952) 995-7488
Assistant's email
sue@splitrock.com

Software & Internet Services

Enterprise Software

Status
  • Aleri

    Aleri - Chicago, IL
    Real-time, high speed, information management software for banking systems

    Private

  • Big Fix

    Big Fix - Emeryville, CA
    Targeted, actionable software bug fixes broadcast over the Internet

    Private

  • CarParts Technologies

    CarParts Technologies - San Juan Capistrano, CA
    Open eCommerce software solutions for the automotive aftermarket

    Acquired by Auto Data Networks

  • Sentillion

    Sentillion - Andover, MA
    Application integration technology for the healthcare industry

    Private

Business & Consumer Services

Status
  • Caring, Inc.

    Caring - San Mateo, CA
    Online community for family members of aging parents

    Private

  • Command Audio

    Command Audio - San Mateo, CA
    On-demand, interactive audio services

    Private

  • Compete

    Compete - Boston, MA
    Business intelligence platform providing consumer-behavior data and competitor insights

    Acquired by TNS

  • eBureau

    eBureau - St. Cloud, MN
    Information services and decision support targeting online commerce and direct marketing

    Private

  • Flycast Communications

    Flycast Communications - San Francisco, CA
    Internet direct response advertising solutions

    Acquired by CMGI

  • HireRight

    HireRight - Irvine, CA
    Technology-enabled pre-employment screening services

    Public (NASDAQ: HIRE)

  • Internet Broadcasting Systems

    Internet Broadcasting Systems - St. Paul, MN
    Network of local web portals built in partnership with media properties

    Private

  • LowerMyBills.com

    LowerMyBills.com - Santa Monica, CA
    Online lead generation and comparison engine for consumers' monthly expenditures

    Acquired by Experian

  • MyNewPlace

    MyNewPlace - San Francisco, CA
    Next generation pay for performance Internet Listing Service

    Private

  • NextCard

    NextCard - San Francisco, CA
    Online credit cards and financial services

    IPO

  • QuinStreet

    QuinStreet - Foster City, CA
    Technology platform designed and integrated to serve eDirect marketing and selling

    Private