Venture Fund Member Profile
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Since 1983, Battery has been investing in technology and innovation worldwide. The firm partners with entrepreneurs
and management teams across technology sectors, geographies and stages of a company's life, from start-up and
expansion financing, to growth equity and buyouts. Battery has supported many breakthrough companies around the world,
including: Airespace (acquired by Cisco), Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM), BladeLogic (acquired by BMC), Cbeyond
(NASDAQ: CBEY), LIFFE (acquired by Euronext), MaxLinear (NYSE: MXL), MetroPCS (NYSE: PCS) and Neoteris (acquired by
Netscreen). Its current portfolio includes firms such as Angie's List, Bazaarvoice, Blue Kai, Exact Target,
GreenBytes, Groupon, Jelli, ITA Software, Modular Wind Energy, Opscode, SafetyWeb, Smooth-Stone and VSS Monitoring.
From offices in Boston, Silicon Valley and Israel, Battery manages nearly $4B in committed capital, including its
current fund of $750M. For more information, visit www.battery.com
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Murat Bicer
Senior Associate
Battery Ventures |
Murat joined Battery in 2007 as a Senior Associate focusing on investments in communications infrastructure and enabling technologies. Prior to joining Battery, Murat worked at Mercury Computer Systems where he was responsible for growing Mercury's share in the communications market by managing the development of innovative communications systems and infrastructure solutions. Murat also worked in the financial services group, where he helped investment banks improve the performance of program trading and derivatives pricing applications. Previously, he worked as a software engineer at Intra Information Technologies, a startup company that developed GSM-based mobile transaction devices for financial institutions.
Murat currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Software Defined Radio Forum, an international telecom trade association. He holds an M.B.A, summa cum laude, from the Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College and an M.S.E.E from Northeastern University.
Representative Investments
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Coupa is the leading on demand provider of solutions that automate and control purchasing for small and mid-size organizations. Coupa e-Procurement On Demand delivers a simple, quick and affordable solution for requisitioning, purchase orders, RFQs, inventory and invoicing, with no hardware to buy or software to license. With best-in-class ease of use, Coupa’s system enables companies to greatly increase efficiencies and save money quickly. |
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Spot Runner is the first Internet-based ad agency that makes it easy and affordable for local businesses to advertise on TV. With Spot Runner's revolutionary approach to commercial production, media planning and media buying services, local businesses now have access to a powerful marketing tool that was previously out of their reach. Advertisers can choose from a comprehensive library of professionally produced ads which can be viewed, purchased and personalized in a simple process online. |
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Fintura Corporation is a specialized management and operating company helping financial institutions better compete by building and expanding profitable franchise relationships and extending product lines. Fintura partners with institutions to provide leading-edge product development, new account origination and portfolio management services across credit cards, student loans, and home equity product lines. Fintura uses its data driven marketing and management approach to achieve profitable outcomes independent of portfolio size or product line. Fintura is privately held and based in Atlanta, Georgia. |
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Telecom Transport Management offers wireless carriers a comprehensive, best-in-class solution that is more cost-effective, reliable, flexible and manageable than current transport solutions in the industry. Transport networks are critical links for wireless communications and the growth in demand for wireless voice and advanced data services are driving the need for increased transport bandwidth and quality of service. TTM’s executive team includes veterans from a host of innovative wireless and broadband companies. |
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