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Blair Garrou founded SURGE Ventures LLC in 2011, where he worked as Advisor from 2011 to 2015 and Mercury Partners Management LLC in 2004, where he is working as Managing Director from 2004.
Mr. Garrou also founded Station Houston Ventures LLC.
Mr. Garrou also currently works at SEP Acquisition Corp., as Chairman from 2021, Advanced Reality, Inc., as President & Director, Predactiv, Inc., as Director from 2007, and various other companies.
Mr. Garrou also formerly worked at Intermat, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer from 2003 to 2005, Alert Logic, Inc., as Director from 2005 to 2013, Podcast Ready, Inc., as Director, and various other companies.
Mr. Garrou received his undergraduate degree in 1994 from Washington & Lee University.
Blair Garrou active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| SEP ACQUISITION CORP. | Chairman | 28/02/2021 |
Amify, Inc.
Amify, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an online platform, which manages advertising programs | Director/Board Member | 13/05/2019 |
Otto (Texas)
Otto (Texas) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a service and technology platform that specializes in construction building analytics and automated functional testing | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2018 |
Jones Graduate School of Business
Jones Graduate School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Cart.com, Inc.
Cart.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software platform for omnichannel commerce and logistics solutions | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2020 |
Spruce, Inc.
Spruce, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops online booking application for housekeeping, chores, pet care and laundry services | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2017 |
Texas Venture Capital Association, Inc.
Texas Venture Capital Association, Inc. The Texas Venture Capital Association, Inc. is a company based in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Post Oak School
The Post Oak School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 42 |
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Advanced Reality, Inc.
Advanced Reality, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software solutions and services | Technology Services |
Predactiv, Inc.
Predactiv, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as an AI and data platform | Technology Services |
Alert Logic, Inc.
Alert Logic, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides managed detection and response services | Technology Services |
Podcast Ready, Inc.
Podcast Ready, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides portable podcast management software solutions | Technology Services |
Phurnace Software, Inc.
Phurnace Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and distributes software solutions | Technology Services |
Kabongo, Inc.
Kabongo, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Develops web-delivered educational products | Retail Trade |
GameSalad, Inc.
GameSalad, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides game creation tool | Technology Services |
Infochimps, Inc.
Infochimps, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides data indexing services | Technology Services |
Koupon Media, Inc.
Koupon Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a mobile coupon platform | Technology Services |
SURGE Ventures LLC
SURGE Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance SURGE Ventures invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of smart grid applications, energy trading and risk management, digital oilfield, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 2 million. It also act as co-investor. | Finance |
Apto, Inc. (United States)
Apto, Inc. (United States) Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides computer software development services | Technology Services |
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Deloitte & Touche LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides auditing, financial advisory and tax consulting services | Commercial Services |
Intermat, Inc.
Intermat, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cataloging software solutions for maintenance, repair, and operations | Technology Services |
Trackx, Inc.
Trackx, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Develops and implements technology-enabled solutions for tracking and managing physical assets | Electronic Technology |
Genesis Park Management LLC
Genesis Park Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Genesis Park invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States with a revenues at least USD 10 million and an EBITDA of at least USD 3 million. The firm focuses on business services, industrial services, information technology, advanced manufacturing, value-added distribution and sustainable energy sectors. It provides financing in the form of debt and equity for senior secured debt, second lien, subordinated debt, MBO, preferred or common equity and growth transactions with an investment size of USD 5 - 25 million. | Finance |
Performix, Inc.
Performix, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides a manufacturing execution system software for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries | Technology Services |
Washington & Lee University
Washington & Lee University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Mercury Partners Management LLC
Mercury Partners Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mercury Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of disruptive AI, blockchain and technology sectors. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.1 - 10 million. It acts as lead or co-lead investor. | Finance |
Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston
Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory and consulting services to entrepreneurs | Finance |
Aptos LLC
Aptos LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides retail and hospitality software solutions | Technology Services |
The Post Oak School
The Post Oak School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
BMO Nesbitt Burns Corp.
BMO Nesbitt Burns Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides fund management services | Finance |
Graphicly, Inc.
Graphicly, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides digital content delivery system and community platform for the publishing world | Technology Services |
Texas Venture Capital Association, Inc.
Texas Venture Capital Association, Inc. The Texas Venture Capital Association, Inc. is a company based in Austin, TX. | |
Rice Alliance For Technology & Entrepreneurship
Rice Alliance For Technology & Entrepreneurship Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as educational universities | Consumer Services |
BlackLocus, Inc.
BlackLocus, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides an automated pricing optimization and revenue management solutions for online retailers | Commercial Services |
Label Insight, Inc.
Label Insight, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Operates as product metadata platform | Technology Services |
LISNR, Inc.
LISNR, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Engages in data transmission technology services | Technology Services |
TrendKite, Inc.
TrendKite, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software tools for business data and analytics | Technology Services |
Mobify (USA), Inc.
Mobify (USA), Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as mobile locator platform that provides marketers with tools to drive retail sales | Commercial Services |
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
TrackX Holdings, Inc.
TrackX Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and implements software technology-enabled solutions for tracking and managing physical assets | Technology Services |
Station Houston Ventures LLC
Station Houston Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Station Houston Ventures is an active manager which invests in companies located in the United States. It targets companies operating in the fields of technology innovation and entrepreneurship. It provides financing for seed stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Houston Exponential
Houston Exponential Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in serving, organizing the local innovation ecosystem | Commercial Services |
Spruce, Inc.
Spruce, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops online booking application for housekeeping, chores, pet care and laundry services | Technology Services |
Amify, Inc.
Amify, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an online platform, which manages advertising programs | Commercial Services |
The Artemis Female Fund Management LLC
The Artemis Female Fund Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Artemis Fund invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on fintech, commerce and care building companies. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements and also acts as a lead investor. | Finance |
Otto (Texas)
Otto (Texas) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a service and technology platform that specializes in construction building analytics and automated functional testing | Technology Services |
Jones Graduate School of Business
Jones Graduate School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Cart.com, Inc.
Cart.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software platform for omnichannel commerce and logistics solutions | Technology Services |
SEP Acquisition Corp.
SEP Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Brassica Technologies, Inc.
Brassica Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a financial technology company that provides back-end infrastructure services for private securities and alternative investments | Technology Services |
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