Technology
John Balen
Partner / West Coast
Since 1995
A longtime veteran of venture investing, John understands entrepreneurs and works closely with them to build high performance companies. His track record includes an array of consumer and enterprise technologies. Prior to Canaan, John held operational and financial roles in private equity and at startups, where he learned how to both fund and build companies. John received a B.S. in electrical engineering and an M.B.A. from Cornell University.
John in 5
Origins: Born in Waukegan, IL hometown of Ray Bradbury
Travel: Love to travel & discover new cultures, places & cuisines
Family: Is my pillar of strength & ultimate reward
Sport: Go Cubs, Sharks, Bruins, Bears & Giants
Giving: Education maximizes your potential & invigorates our democracy
Investments
Previous
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Cardlytics
IPO -
Commerce One
IPO -
Echopass
Acquired by Genesys -
eStamp
IPO, then merged with Learn2 -
Everdream Corporation
Acquired by Dell -
ID Analytics
Acquired by LifeLock -
Instante Software
Acquired by Oracle -
Intraware
IPO, then acquired by Acresso Software -
RightPoint
Acquired by E.piphany -
Silicon Optix
Acquired by IDT -
SilverRail
Acquired by Expedia -
SOASTA
Acquired by Akamai - Switchfly
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Vue Technology
Acquired by Tyco
Latest
John in 5
Origins: Born in Waukegan, IL hometown of Ray Bradbury
Travel: Love to travel & discover new cultures, places & cuisines
Family: Is my pillar of strength & ultimate reward
Sport: Go Cubs, Sharks, Bruins, Bears & Giants
Giving: Education maximizes your potential & invigorates our democracy