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About
Scott Banister is an American entrepreneur, startup founder, and angel investor. He co-founded the anti-spam company IronPort, which was acquired by Cisco for $830 million. He was also an early advisor and board member at PayPal and is credited with the conception of paid search advertising via keyword auction. He is a Venture Partner at Long Journey Ventures and has made numerous early-stage investments in companies like Uber, SpaceX, Postmates, and DeepMind.
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Education & Knowledge Technologies1
Q&A
- What is Scott Banister's primary investment focus?
- Scott Banister has shown a focus on the Education & Knowledge Technologies sector, as indicated by his portfolio company Edusoft.
- Has Scott Banister had any notable exits?
- Yes, Scott Banister had an exit with Edusoft in September 2011, when it was acquired by Educational Testing Service (ETS).
- What type of investor is Scott Banister?
- Scott Banister is an angel investor.
- When was Scott Banister's most recent exit?
- Scott Banister's most recent exit was in September 2011 with the acquisition of Edusoft.
- What is the business model of Scott Banister's portfolio company, Edusoft?
- Edusoft operates with B2B and B2G business models, providing English Language Learning Solutions.
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