Chad Horstman
Founder at Basketball News International LLC
Profile
Chad Horstman is a partner at Canal Partners.
He brings a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and scaling a successful startup to Canal Partners, where he is responsible for sourcing potential investments, developing relationships with referral sources, conducting market and financial due diligence, and investor relations.
In 2005, he founded Yandy.com after noticing “lingerie” was a top online search term with little competition.
Utilizing his expertise in internet marketing and SEO, Chad built Yandy from a Scottsdale garage startup to a $50 million company.
In 2016, Chad successfully exited Yandy.com to a private equity group.
Prior to founding Yandy, Chad spent seven years developing internet marketing strategies as director of research and development at both iCrossing and USWeb, consulting Fortune 500 companies including The Wall Street Journal, CNet, and Pulte Homes, as well as e-commerce sites The Knot and Expedia.
Chad is also passionate about giving back and is committed to helping others.
He actively supports Foundation Fighting Blindness and The Joy Bus, a local charitable organization that delivers meals to cancer patients.
Chad is currently the founder of three new startups –– another online lingerie store 3wishes.com, an NBA content website basketballnews.com, and an online PPE and sanitizer store greensupply.com.
A graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in Computer Information Systems, Chad currently resides in Scottsdale, AZ.
Chad Horstman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Brookstone Venture Capital LLC
 Brookstone Venture Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Brookstone Venture Capital LLC (Brookstone Venture Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Todd Belfer. The firm is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2019 |
| Basketball News International LLC | Founder | 31/07/2019 |
Former positions of Chad Horstman
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Yandy LLC
 Yandy LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Yandy LLC retails women’s specialty apparel. Its products include lingerie, bras, swim suits, dresses, activewear, hosiery, panties, accessories, and shoes. The company was founded by Evan Horstman and Chad Horstman in 2005 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/09/2016 |
USWeb Corp.
 USWeb Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services USWeb is a leading strategic Internet services firm helping clients achieve revenue, profit, market share, and customer loyalty objectives through Internet strategies and systems. Originally founded in 1995, USWeb has offices across the United State | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 18/07/2005 |
3WISHES.COM, Inc.
 3WISHES.COM, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade 3WISHES.COM, Inc. operates as an online lingerie and American costumes company. The private company was founded by Chad Horstman. | Founder | - |
iCrossing, Inc.
 iCrossing, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services iCrossing, Inc. offers planning services. The company blends digital marketing services- including paid search, search engine optimization, Web development, social media, mobile, research and analytics - to create integrated digital marketing programs that engage consumers and drive ROI. It was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Green Supply, Inc.
 Green Supply, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Green Supply, Inc. is a private company that specializes in retail and wholesale health and wellness products, including KN95 face masks for adults and children. The company is based in Vandalia, MO and was founded in 1983 by Chad Horstman. The company offers excellent customer service through email and phone support. Additionally, they inform their customers about their rights under the Consumer Privacy Act, which allows residents to opt-out of the sale of their personal information to third parties. | Founder | - |
Training of Chad Horstman
| Arizona State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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USWeb Corp.
USWeb Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services USWeb is a leading strategic Internet services firm helping clients achieve revenue, profit, market share, and customer loyalty objectives through Internet strategies and systems. Originally founded in 1995, USWeb has offices across the United State | Technology Services |
iCrossing, Inc.
iCrossing, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services iCrossing, Inc. offers planning services. The company blends digital marketing services- including paid search, search engine optimization, Web development, social media, mobile, research and analytics - to create integrated digital marketing programs that engage consumers and drive ROI. It was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Brookstone Venture Capital LLC
Brookstone Venture Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Brookstone Venture Capital LLC (Brookstone Venture Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Todd Belfer. The firm is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. | Finance |
Green Supply, Inc.
Green Supply, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Green Supply, Inc. is a private company that specializes in retail and wholesale health and wellness products, including KN95 face masks for adults and children. The company is based in Vandalia, MO and was founded in 1983 by Chad Horstman. The company offers excellent customer service through email and phone support. Additionally, they inform their customers about their rights under the Consumer Privacy Act, which allows residents to opt-out of the sale of their personal information to third parties. | Distribution Services |
Yandy LLC
Yandy LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Yandy LLC retails women’s specialty apparel. Its products include lingerie, bras, swim suits, dresses, activewear, hosiery, panties, accessories, and shoes. The company was founded by Evan Horstman and Chad Horstman in 2005 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Retail Trade |
3WISHES.COM, Inc.
3WISHES.COM, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade 3WISHES.COM, Inc. operates as an online lingerie and American costumes company. The private company was founded by Chad Horstman. | Retail Trade |
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