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Nick McNaughton is the founder of Quivalent Pty Ltd. (founded in 2004).
He is also the founder of GRIFFIN Accelerator.
Mr. McNaughton's current job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer at ANU Connect Ventures Pty Ltd. (since 2014), Deputy Chairman at Capital Angels Pty Ltd., Director at Binary Technologies Ltd. (starting in 2022), Non-Executive Director at Instaclustr Pty Ltd. (since 2014), Independent Non-Executive Director at Entry 29 Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Instaclustr, Inc., Member at Australian Institute of Co. Directors, and Founding Member at Sydney Angels Group Pty Ltd. Mr. McNaughton's former job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer at Blue Cove Ventures Pty Ltd. (from 2007 to 2013), Chairman at StageBitz Pty Ltd., Chairman at StageBitz Pty Ltd. (from 2012 to 2016), Chairman at Interferex Communications, Inc. (from 2015 to 2018), Chairman at Liquid Instruments Pty Ltd. (from 2016 to 2019), Director-Asia Pacific at Allaire Corp (from 1997 to 2001), Director-Asia Pacific at Wily Technology, Inc. (from 2002 to 2004), Director at Simmersion Holdings Pty Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Vocus Group Ltd. (from 2010 to 2015), Director at Australian Association of Angel Investors Ltd. (from 2010 to 2011), and Director at EpiAxis Therapeutics Pty Ltd. (from 2015 to 2021).
Mr. McNaughton's education includes an MBA from the University of South Australia, a graduate degree from Donghua University (conferred in 2011), and an undergraduate degree from the University of Huddersfield.
Mr. McNaughton is also the founder of GRIFFIN Accelerator.
Nick McNaughton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Australian Institute of Co. Directors
Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Corporate Officer/Principal | 26/04/2011 |
Sydney Angels Group Pty Ltd.
Sydney Angels Group Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Acts as alternative investment manager | Corporate Officer/Principal | 26/04/2011 |
Capital Angels Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 26/04/2011 |
ANU Connect Ventures Pty Ltd.
ANU Connect Ventures Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance ANU Connect Ventures invest in companies located in Australia. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of technology, communication and health technology. It participates in seed and early-stage capital requirements. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/05/2013 |
Instaclustr Pty Ltd.
Instaclustr Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cloud based open source managed platforms and solutions | Director/Board Member | 30/09/2014 |
Entry 29 Ltd.
Entry 29 Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization | Director/Board Member | - |
Instaclustr, Inc.
Instaclustr, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cloud open source managed software solutions | Director/Board Member | - |
GRIFFIN Accelerator
GRIFFIN Accelerator Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides startup acceleration services | Founder | - |
Binary Technologies Ltd.
Binary Technologies Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2021 |
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| Private companies | 23 |
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Allaire Corp
Allaire Corp Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops, markets and supports software for Web development applications | Technology Services |
Wily Technology, Inc.
Wily Technology, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides IT management solutions | Technology Services |
University of South Australia
University of South Australia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Donghua University
Donghua University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Huddersfield
University of Huddersfield Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Binary Technologies Ltd.
Binary Technologies Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates an investment holding company | Finance |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Commercial Services |
Quivalent Pty Ltd.
Quivalent Pty Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides Blog broadcasting services | Technology Services |
Simmersion Holdings Pty Ltd.
Simmersion Holdings Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides solutions and services for software simulation | Technology Services |
Blue Cove Ventures Pty Ltd.
Blue Cove Ventures Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Blue Cove Ventures invests in web, information technology and communication businesses located in Canberra, Australia. The firm provides financing for early-stage capital requirements. It takes seat on the board of directors. | Finance |
ANU Connect Ventures Pty Ltd.
ANU Connect Ventures Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance ANU Connect Ventures invest in companies located in Australia. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of technology, communication and health technology. It participates in seed and early-stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Vocus Group Ltd.
Vocus Group Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides fiber and network services | Communications |
Sydney Angels Group Pty Ltd.
Sydney Angels Group Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Acts as alternative investment manager | Finance |
Capital Angels Pty Ltd. | |
Australian Association of Angel Investors Ltd. | |
StageBitz Pty Ltd.
StageBitz Pty Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides web application for the management of props, costumes, and other items by professional production companies | Technology Services |
GRIFFIN Accelerator
GRIFFIN Accelerator Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides startup acceleration services | Commercial Services |
Instaclustr Pty Ltd.
Instaclustr Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cloud based open source managed platforms and solutions | Technology Services |
Interferex Communications, Inc.
Interferex Communications, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless communication solutions | Communications |
Entry 29 Ltd.
Entry 29 Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization | Commercial Services |
Instaclustr, Inc.
Instaclustr, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cloud open source managed software solutions | Technology Services |
EpiAxis Therapeutics Pty Ltd.
EpiAxis Therapeutics Pty Ltd. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops clinical drugs for breast cancer | Health Technology |
Liquid Instruments Pty Ltd.
Liquid Instruments Pty Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures precision testing and measurement instruments | Electronic Technology |
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