Financial Services >> Analyst Interviews >> September 23, 2003

Venture Investing In Software, Technology & Business Services: Warren Haber Jr. – Mellon Ventures

WARREN HABER JR. is a Partner of Mellon Ventures bringing 10 years of private equity and venture capital experience. At Mellon, Mr. Haber focuses primarily on Financial Services, Information Services and Technology. Prior to joining Mellon, he was a founding Partner of Grand Central Holdings, an early stage, regionally focused venture capital firm. Before Grand Central, he was with GE Equity, where he was responsible for evaluating early and later stage venture capital investments. His investments have included a number of well know technology companies, several of which have completed successful initial public offerings. Prior to GE, Mr. Haber analyzed and structured leveraged buyouts with a middle market private equity firm. Earlier in his career, Mr. Haber distinguished himself in BankBoston's management development program and spent two summers as an Investment Analyst with Allen and Company. He currently serves as a Board member of Xelus, Inc. Mr. Haber received his MBA from the Wharton School of Business and his BA from Brown University. Profile
TWST: Could we start out with a quick overview of Mellon Ventures?

Mr. Haber: Mellon Ventures is the private equity arm of Mellon

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