People · Operator
Named in public records as an officer, director or promoter · active 2009–2023 · Computers, Other Technology
| Company | Role | Sector | Stage | Raised · real | Value · est | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ants Software Inc | — | Computers | Series B | $30.5M | $27.3M | 2009 |
| Mamenta, Inc. | — | Other Technology | Seed | $3.7M | $10.7M | 2023 |
Ari Kaplan at the center, the companies they're named on, and every other operator named alongside them — an interlock map of shared founding teams, boards and funds. Name-matched, so treat as a research lead.
People named alongside Ari Kaplan on the same companies — an interlock signal (shared founding team, board, or fund). Name-matched, so verify before acting.
| Operator | Shared | Their companies |
|---|---|---|
| James Thomson | 1 | 5 |
| David Buckel | 1 | 3 |
| Craig Campbell | 1 | 2 |
| Frank Ruotolo | 1 | 2 |
| Steve Shaffer | 1 | 2 |
| Chad Epling | 1 | 2 |
| John Gaulding | 1 | 1 |
| Francis Ruotolo | 1 | 1 |
| Robert Jett | 1 | 1 |
| Robert Kite | 1 | 1 |
| Joseph Kozak | 1 | 1 |
People are matched by normalized name across records; a common name may merge distinct individuals. Treat as a research lead, the same way modeled valuations are directional, not quoted.