Thomas Barnds
Founder at Accel-KKR LLC
Net worth: 996 236 $ as of 29/04/2024
Profile
Tom Barnds is the Co-Managing Partner at Accel-KKR.
Since Tom founded the firm in 2000, Accel-KKR has acquired or invested in over 300 software and technology-enabled service companies.
Tom’s current board seats include: Basware, FastSpring, imed, Kerridge Commercial Systems, Kantata, Lemontech, NAVTOR, Recurly, Siigo, Smart Communications, Springbrook Software, TELCOR, Tithe.ly, Vendavo, Veryon and Vitu.
Prior to founding Accel-KKR in 2000, Tom was a Managing Director at Nassau Capital, a private equity firm engaged in investing $2.5 billion of Princeton University’s endowment, where for four years he led growth equity investments and buyouts in technology, energy, media and healthcare.
Prior to Nassau Capital, Tom ran Business Development at McGaw, a successful leveraged buyout led by DLJ Merchant Banking Partners and ABS Capital.
Tom started his career in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Alex.
Brown & Sons, where he worked with emerging growth and technology companies.
Tom has been a guest lecturer on private equity topics at Stanford University and Princeton University.
Tom received his M.B.A.
from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and his A.B.
from Princeton University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PAYMENTUS HOLDINGS, INC.
0.05% | 13/03/2024 | 49,564 ( 0.05% ) | 996 236 $ | 29/04/2024 |
Thomas Barnds active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Accel-KKR LLC
 Accel-KKR LLC Investment ManagersFinance Accel-KKR LLC (Accel-KKR) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by Thomas Barnds. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Founder | 31/05/2000 |
Bright Market LLC
 Bright Market LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Bright Market LLC provides e-commerce payment processing, merchandising and fulfillment solutions. It offers digital products, subscription management, customer service, pricing, and dunning management. The company was founded by Ken White, Ryan Dewell, Jason Foodman, and Daniel Conrad Engel in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Thomas Barnds
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Abila, Inc.
 Abila, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Abila, Inc. provides management software solutions. It engages in the provision of comprehensive membership management software as a service and software solutions. The firm serves leaders and managers in dynamic non-profit organizations, associations and government agencies. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Chairman | - |
| BLACKHAWK NETWORK HOLDINGS INC | Director/Board Member | - |
Layered Technologies, Inc.
 Layered Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Layered Technologies, Inc. provides peripheral component interconnect (PCI), health insurance portability and accountability (HIPAA) and federal information security management act (FISMA) compliant hosting, managed dedicated hosting, and cloud computing services. Its platform enables client to eliminate capital expenses and save on operating costs. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ. | Director/Board Member | - |
DataPipe, Inc.
 DataPipe, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services DataPipe, Inc. engages in managed hosting and cloud services. It offers compliance, infrastructure and security management. The firm solutions include big data, cloud transformation, disaster recovery, consumer brands and financial services. The company was founded by Robb Allen in 1998 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
EPiServer AB
 EPiServer AB Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services EPiServer AB develops digital delivery platform to connect digital commerce and digital marketing. It offers cloud, expert, education, and managed and support services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Thomas Barnds
| Stanford University | Masters Business Admin |
| Princeton University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Accel-KKR LLC
Accel-KKR LLC Investment ManagersFinance Accel-KKR LLC (Accel-KKR) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by Thomas Barnds. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Finance |
Nassau Capital Advisors LLC
 Nassau Capital Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded by Dr. Robert Powell in 1996, Nassau Capital Advisors LLC is a private equity firm located in Princeton, New Jersey | Finance |
| Alex. Brown & Sons, Inc. | Finance |
Applied Predictive Technologies, Inc.
 Applied Predictive Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Applied Predictive Technologies, Inc. provides cloud-based predictive analytics software solutions. Its products include APT Index, APT Illuminate, engage, category management insights, market basket analyzer, network planner, and space planning optimizer. The firm serves to the airlines, automotive, hotels, insurance, retail, technology and telecom industries. The company was founded in 1999 by Anthony Bruce, James J. Manzi and Scott H. Setrakian and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Technology Services |
EPiServer AB
EPiServer AB Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services EPiServer AB develops digital delivery platform to connect digital commerce and digital marketing. It offers cloud, expert, education, and managed and support services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. | Technology Services |
DataPipe, Inc.
DataPipe, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services DataPipe, Inc. engages in managed hosting and cloud services. It offers compliance, infrastructure and security management. The firm solutions include big data, cloud transformation, disaster recovery, consumer brands and financial services. The company was founded by Robb Allen in 1998 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX. | Technology Services |
Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc.
 Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of prepaid and payment networks services. It enables selling and buying of print and process gift cards online and distributes through retail networks. The company was founded by Bryan Haynes and David C. Tate in 2001 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Finance |
Layered Technologies, Inc.
Layered Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Layered Technologies, Inc. provides peripheral component interconnect (PCI), health insurance portability and accountability (HIPAA) and federal information security management act (FISMA) compliant hosting, managed dedicated hosting, and cloud computing services. Its platform enables client to eliminate capital expenses and save on operating costs. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ. | Technology Services |
Abila, Inc.
Abila, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Abila, Inc. provides management software solutions. It engages in the provision of comprehensive membership management software as a service and software solutions. The firm serves leaders and managers in dynamic non-profit organizations, associations and government agencies. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Technology Services |
Bright Market LLC
Bright Market LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Bright Market LLC provides e-commerce payment processing, merchandising and fulfillment solutions. It offers digital products, subscription management, customer service, pricing, and dunning management. The company was founded by Ken White, Ryan Dewell, Jason Foodman, and Daniel Conrad Engel in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. | Technology Services |
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