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R. French
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Reid French was the founder of Essex Gate Ventures, established in 2019, serving as Managing Director from 2019 to 2025.
Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer & Director at Relay Software Ltd., Vice Chairman at Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies from 2011 to 2025, Director at Applied Systems, Inc. from 2019 to 2020, Director at Paradigm BV, Independent Director at Verint Systems, Inc., Director at Applied Systems Europe Ltd. from 2013 to 2019, Independent Director at Anthology, Inc. from 2020 to 2023, Independent Director at Autodesk, Inc. from 2017 to 2025, Director at Jet Support Services, Inc. from 2023 to 2025, Director at NetDocuments Software, Inc. from 2020 to 2025, Director at The Lovett School, Director at Arrow Holding Corp., Director at Applied UK Holdings I Ltd. from 2013 to 2025, Strategic Planner-Walt Disney World at The Walt Disney Co., Chief Operating Officer at Intergraph Corp.
from 2005 to 2010, Chief Operating Officer at Solution 6 Europe Ltd., Principal at The Robinson-Humphrey Co. LLC, Principal at Thomas J.
Watson Foundation, Trustee at Davidson College from 2020 to 2025, and Operating Advisor at Noro-Moseley Partners.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Davidson College conferred in 1993 and an MBA from Harvard Business School conferred in 1999.
Former positions of R. French
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Essex Gate Ventures
 Essex Gate Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Essex Gate Ventures invests in private and public companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the technology sector primarily in B2B cloud software. It participates in buyout transactions. | Founder | 23/06/2025 |
| AUTODESK, INC. | Director/Board Member | 23/06/2025 |
Jet Support Services, Inc.
 Jet Support Services, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation Provides aircraft maintenance support and financial tools for the business aviation industry | Director/Board Member | 23/06/2025 |
Davidson College
 Davidson College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 23/06/2025 |
Noro-Moseley Partners
 Noro-Moseley Partners Investment ManagersFinance NMP invests in companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 2 - 20 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology and healthcare innovation hubs sectors. It participates in early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 to 20 million. It also takes seat on the board. | Consultant / Advisor | 23/06/2025 |
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| Private companies | 22 |
|---|---|
Autodesk, Inc.
 Autodesk, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Designs and develops multimedia software products | Technology Services |
The Walt Disney Co.
 The Walt Disney Co. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates television and radio production, distribution & broadcasting stations, direct-to-consumer services, amusement parks and hotels | Consumer Services |
Intergraph Corp.
 Intergraph Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides enterprise software solutions | Technology Services |
Applied Systems, Inc.
 Applied Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cloud-based insurance software services | Technology Services |
Verint Systems, Inc.
 Verint Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI-based bots for enterprises | Technology Services |
Paradigm BV
 Paradigm BV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software solutions to the oil and natural gas industries | Technology Services |
Anthology, Inc.
 Anthology, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops educational software platform for learners and institutions | Technology Services |
Solution 6 Europe Ltd.
 Solution 6 Europe Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software | Technology Services |
The Robinson-Humphrey Co. LLC
 The Robinson-Humphrey Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as a stock brokers and dealers | Finance |
Davidson College
Davidson College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Noro-Moseley Partners
Noro-Moseley Partners Investment ManagersFinance NMP invests in companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 2 - 20 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology and healthcare innovation hubs sectors. It participates in early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 to 20 million. It also takes seat on the board. | Finance |
Jet Support Services, Inc.
Jet Support Services, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation Provides aircraft maintenance support and financial tools for the business aviation industry | Transportation |
NetDocuments Software, Inc.
 NetDocuments Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a cloud based document management platform | Technology Services |
The Lovett School
 The Lovett School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Arrow Holding Corp.
 Arrow Holding Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides cloud-based insurance software services | Technology Services |
Thomas J. Watson Foundation | |
Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies
 Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides communications infrastructure services | Communications |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Relay Software Ltd.
 Relay Software Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software solutions to insurance brokers, underwriters and insurers | Technology Services |
Applied UK Holdings I Ltd.
 Applied UK Holdings I Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software services | Technology Services |
Applied Systems Europe Ltd.
 Applied Systems Europe Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cloud-based insurance software solutions to the UK insurance industry | Technology Services |
Essex Gate Ventures
Essex Gate Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Essex Gate Ventures invests in private and public companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the technology sector primarily in B2B cloud software. It participates in buyout transactions. | Finance |
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