Ross O’Brien
Founder at Bonaventure Equity
Profile
Ross O’Brien is the Founder & Managing Partner of Bonaventure Equity, LLC (“BVE”), a boutique life sciences venture capital firm.
He is a lifelong entrepreneur and through venture investing is on a mission to be personally responsible for co-creating 1000 successful millionaire entrepreneurs.
He established his thought leadership in VC through authoring, “Cannabis Capital,” one of the preeminent books helping to educate entrepreneurs in cannabis on the capital raising process.
He is a media contributor and a former judge on Elevator Pitch web series program.
Prior to closing the first BVE Select Fund focused on cannabis companies, Ross served a group of family offices responsible for all of their self-directed venture capital, private equity and real estate investments and led syndicated financings across a variety of sectors and industries with a focus on healthcare.
Ross has a broad spectrum of private company expertise ranging from starting and operating high growth businesses, numerous venture capital and private equity transactions, advising portfolio companies on mergers and acquisitions transactions, and capital introductions.
He has been an advisor for programs on investing, entrepreneurship and impact investing at MIT (2011) and Harvard (2014) and was on the steering committee that launched TechRunway at Florida Atlantic University.
Ross worked on Wall Street with a boutique New York investment banking firm, was a Manager at Geller & Company and an Assistant Vice President at JPMorgan Chase.
He was a founder of a digital technology company, which he and his partners exited in 2006.
He began his career at Sony BMG and has international experience working in the UK, Europe, Hong Kong and Canada.
Ross earned an MBA from Fordham University and obtained a BS in Business Marketing & Management from Ferris State University.
Ross lives with his dog Gibson in Raleigh NC and enjoys motorcycling in his spare time.
Ross O’Brien active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Bonaventure Equity
 Bonaventure Equity Investment ManagersFinance Bonaventure Equity LLC (Bonaventure Equity) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Ross O’Brien. The firm is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. | Founder | 30/04/2014 |
Estill Medical Technologies, Inc.
 Estill Medical Technologies, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of OxySure Therapeutics, Inc., Estill Medical Technologies, Inc. is a company that produces the Thermal Angel Blood and IV Fluid Warmer. The company is based in Dallas, TX. This product is battery-powered, disposable, and used by military personnel, EMS, and hospitals to quickly and easily warm blood and IV fluids. Estill Medical Technologies was acquired by OxySure Therapeutics, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2022 |
FloraWorks USA, Inc.
 FloraWorks USA, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology FloraWorks USA, Inc. is a biotechnology company that leverages cannabinoid-based chemistry. The company is based in Milwaukie, OR. The CEO of the company is Alan Ridgeway. | Director/Board Member | 30/11/2022 |
Engineered Medical Technologies, Inc.
 Engineered Medical Technologies, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Engineered Medical Technologies, Inc. specializes in providing products for cannabis infusion, flower, or concentrate testing. The company is based in Roseville, CA and was founded by Peichen Chang. The company's flagship product, tCheck, is a home cannabis testing device that allows users to measure the THC potency of their infusion, concentrate, or raw flower quickly and easily. | Director/Board Member | 30/04/2022 |
Leafworks, Inc.
 Leafworks, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Leafworks, Inc. provides plant DNA testing for cannabis and herbal industries. It specializes in digital marketing, supply chain management, product distribution, affiliate marketing, and business development. The company is headquartered in Sebastopol, CA. | Director/Board Member | 31/08/2020 |
Spearhead Capital LLC
 Spearhead Capital LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Spearhead Capital LLC is a financial services company that provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, families, and institutions. The private company is based in Washington, CT. Spearhead Capital offers a range of investment strategies, including equity, fixed income, and alternative investments, and works closely with clients to develop customized portfolios that align with their unique goals and risk tolerances. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service, Spearhead Capital has established a reputation as a trusted partner in the financial industry. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2012 |
Former positions of Ross O’Brien
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Fieldstone Equity, Inc.
 Fieldstone Equity, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Fieldstone Equity, Inc. operates as a private equity and American business management company. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2014 |
Vista Springs LLC
 Vista Springs LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Vista Springs LLC is an American company that provides luxury assisted living services across 12 locations. The private company's unique, resort-style communities offer a full of life promise to their residents. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2014 |
Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC
 Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC offers music recording services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Sales & Marketing | 30/06/2004 |
Training of Ross O’Brien
| Ferris State University (Michigan) | Undergraduate Degree |
| Fordham Gabelli School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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Spearhead Capital LLC
Spearhead Capital LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Spearhead Capital LLC is a financial services company that provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, families, and institutions. The private company is based in Washington, CT. Spearhead Capital offers a range of investment strategies, including equity, fixed income, and alternative investments, and works closely with clients to develop customized portfolios that align with their unique goals and risk tolerances. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service, Spearhead Capital has established a reputation as a trusted partner in the financial industry. | Finance |
Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC
Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC offers music recording services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Commercial Services |
Estill Medical Technologies, Inc.
Estill Medical Technologies, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of OxySure Therapeutics, Inc., Estill Medical Technologies, Inc. is a company that produces the Thermal Angel Blood and IV Fluid Warmer. The company is based in Dallas, TX. This product is battery-powered, disposable, and used by military personnel, EMS, and hospitals to quickly and easily warm blood and IV fluids. Estill Medical Technologies was acquired by OxySure Therapeutics, Inc. | Health Technology |
Leafworks, Inc.
Leafworks, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Leafworks, Inc. provides plant DNA testing for cannabis and herbal industries. It specializes in digital marketing, supply chain management, product distribution, affiliate marketing, and business development. The company is headquartered in Sebastopol, CA. | Health Technology |
Bonaventure Equity
Bonaventure Equity Investment ManagersFinance Bonaventure Equity LLC (Bonaventure Equity) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Ross O’Brien. The firm is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. | Finance |
Fieldstone Equity, Inc.
Fieldstone Equity, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Fieldstone Equity, Inc. operates as a private equity and American business management company. | Finance |
Vista Springs LLC
Vista Springs LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Vista Springs LLC is an American company that provides luxury assisted living services across 12 locations. The private company's unique, resort-style communities offer a full of life promise to their residents. | Health Services |
Engineered Medical Technologies, Inc.
Engineered Medical Technologies, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Engineered Medical Technologies, Inc. specializes in providing products for cannabis infusion, flower, or concentrate testing. The company is based in Roseville, CA and was founded by Peichen Chang. The company's flagship product, tCheck, is a home cannabis testing device that allows users to measure the THC potency of their infusion, concentrate, or raw flower quickly and easily. | Electronic Technology |
FloraWorks USA, Inc.
FloraWorks USA, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology FloraWorks USA, Inc. is a biotechnology company that leverages cannabinoid-based chemistry. The company is based in Milwaukie, OR. The CEO of the company is Alan Ridgeway. | Health Technology |
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