Jonathan Keidan
Location: USA
Jonathan Kaden is the founder and managing partner of Torch Capital. He also co-founded and served as president and CEO of InsideHook. He is also a member of the board of directors of Housfy.
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Founder & Managing Partner at Torch Capital | Early-Stage Consumer Tech
Investor | Board Member
Jonathan Kaden is the founder and managing partner of Torch Capital. He also co-founded and served as president and CEO of InsideHook. He is also a member of the board of directors of Housfy. He is also a member of the board of directors of Nara Organics. He has spent his career at the intersection of media, entertainment and technology. He is currently a venture advisor for Trigger Media (a digital media fund), a recently launched men’s lifestyle platform that develops recommendations for established, adventurous men, is on its way to becoming the fastest-growing digital newsletter in its field and is already recognized as a leader in innovative content curation and integration. Before joining Trigger Media, he worked for former General Electric CEO Jack Welch, launching his online education venture, and at Mendeley, a British startup that is the world’s largest online research collaboration platform, where he got his start in the US. He began his career in the entertainment business, where he founded a music talent management company, which he ran for eight years. After that, he was a consultant at McKinsey & Company in their media and entertainment practice. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from Washington University in St. Louis, from which he graduated cum laude. He is a board member of Bronx Success Academy 1, an elementary charter school. He is also co-trustee of the George Gershwin Family Trust, where he oversees the management of Gershwin’s musical property, and a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He is a member of the board of directors of Sollis Health. He is also an angel investor.
About
Experienced entrepreneur and investor operating at the intersection of media,
technology, and entertainment. Founder of Torch Capital, an early-stage
consumer-tech venture fund backing innovative startups across New York &
LA. Track record of successful investments including Compass, ZocDoc, Acorns,
Sweetgreen, Ro, and Digital Ocean. Proven expertise in identifying and scaling
mission-driven consumer technology companies.
Experience
Torch Capital
Founder & Managing Partner | Jan 2018 – Present
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Lead early-stage venture fund focused on mission-driven consumer
technology companies and platforms -
Core portfolio includes industry leaders like Compass, ZocDoc, Acorns,
Sweetgreen, Ro, Sir Kensington’s, Digital Ocean, and Tia
InsideHook
Co-Founder | Sep 2011 – Apr 2018
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Co-founded premier digital lifestyle platform for accomplished
professionals -
Developed comprehensive content strategy focusing on experiences, travel,
dining, and luxury products -
Led partnerships with luxury lifestyle brands for branded entertainment
and custom content initiatives - Orchestrated successful event activations and marketing campaigns
Mendeley
SVP Business Development and Operations | 2010 – 2011
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Led US operations for world’s largest online research collaboration
platform -
Spearheaded business development initiatives and operational
strategy -
Enhanced platform capabilities for research data sharing and group
collaboration
McKinsey & Company
Consultant, Media & Entertainment Practice
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Provided strategic consulting services to media and entertainment
clients -
Developed industry insights and recommendations for digital
transformation
Music Industry
Founder, Talent Management Company
- Founded and operated music talent management company
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Developed and directed careers of high-profile artists, songwriters, and
producers - Negotiated contracts and managed business relationships
Education
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MBA, Columbia Business School
- President, Media Management Association
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BA, Washington University in St. Louis
- English Literature, African Studies
- Graduated Cum Laude
Notable Investments
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Slingshot Aerospace
(2022) – Media and Information Services, Later Stage VC -
TUL
(2022) – Media and Information Services, Generating Revenue -
US Bitcoin
(2021) – Financial Services, Generating Revenue - ReserveBar (2021) – Beverages, Profitable
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FaZe Clan
(2021) – Entertainment Software, Generating Revenue -
Jane
(2021) – Specialty Retail, Generating Revenue -
CityRow
(2021) – Educational and Training Services, Generating Revenue -
Lobos
1707 (2021) – Beverages, Generating Revenue -
Scatter
(2021) – Multimedia and Design Software, Later Stage VC -
Super Coffee
(2020) – Beverages, Generating Revenue
Board Memberships & Affiliations
- Life Member, Council on Foreign Relations
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Founding Board Member, Bronx Success Academy 1 Elementary Charter
School -
Board Member, All-Star Code (promoting diversity in tech through coding
education)
Areas of Expertise
- Venture Capital & Investment Strategy
- Consumer Technology
- Business Development
- Media & Entertainment
- Strategic Planning
- Start-up Operations
- Digital Media
- Brand Development
Professional Network
– LinkedIn Connections: 500+
– Professional Followers: 4,604
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