Partner
Daniel Jefferies
Managing Partner - Venture Capital, Kalamazoo Forward Ventures
- Firm
- Kalamazoo Forward Ventures
- Title
- Managing Partner - Venture Capital
- Role
- Managing partner
- Known as
- Investor
Record updated 18 September 2026
About
Daniel is a 4x founder and has been angel investing for the last 10 years. After starting his career as a software developer, Daniel founded Newmind Group, an IT managed services company in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Under his 10-year leadership, Newmind Group earned a spot on Inc. Magazine’s 500 fastest-growing companies list and was recognized for its exceptional culture with the University of Michigan Center for Positive Organization’s Positive Business Award in 2015. Daniel transitioned from day-to-day operations at Newmind to focus on mentoring founders and investing in startups. His leadership journey continued with key roles in product and partnerships at Blue Medora and ObservIQ. As an angel investor, Daniel has built a diverse portfolio, including notable companies like Rickshaw (acquired by DoorDash), Babylist, Worklytics, and as an LP at Earl Grey Capital.
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