Kevin Ryan

AlleyCorp is a New York-based private investment firm founded by Kevin Ryan, focusing on founding and investing in technology companies. The firm has been instrumental in launching several notable businesses, including Gilt Groupe, Business Insider, MongoDB, Zola, Workframe, and Nomad Health. Through these ventures, AlleyCorp has raised over $700 million in venture capital funding and employs nearly 2,000 people.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes early-stage and growth-stage companies across various sectors, including technology, e-commerce, media, healthcare, and real estate. AlleyCorp's approach combines venture capital and private equity investments, with individual investments ranging from $1 million to $50 million. The firm's geographical focus is primarily on the United States, particularly New York City.

Kevin Ryan, the founder and CEO of AlleyCorp, has a distinguished career in the technology sector. Before establishing AlleyCorp, he served as President and CEO of DoubleClick, leading its growth from a 20-person startup to a publicly traded company with over 1,500 employees. Under his leadership, DoubleClick was acquired by Google in 2007. Ryan holds a B.A. from Yale University and an M.B.A. from INSEAD. He is also involved in various civic and philanthropic activities, serving on the boards of organizations such as Mercy Corps and The Partnership for New York City.