Partner
Jeff Bonforte
CO-FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER, Catapult (+1 more)
- Firm
- Catapult, Parade Ventures
- Title
- CO-FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER
- Role
- Managing partner
- Known as
- Investor
Record updated 21 September 2026
About
Jeff is a technology executive and serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience founding startups, leading companies, and investing in early-stage technology. He has founded and led five startups in the consumer and productivity space, with successful exits to Google and Yahoo. During his eight-year tenure as an executive at Yahoo, Jeff served as Senior Vice President, overseeing core business units including Mail, Search, Answers, Data Platforms, and Research. Through Catapult Capital, Jeff has served as an executive board member for JibJab and Genalyte. Following the Grindr acquisition, he stepped in as CEO for over 2.5 years to lead a comprehensive transformation of the company from a troubled service into a NYSE public company.
Background
- Education
- He graduated magna cum laude from UCLA.Source (opens in a new tab)
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