Aperiam Team

Shaping the Future of Ad Tech

Discover Aperiam, where our visionary team, steeped in industry history, has a legacy of founding and guiding successful startups, influencing the industry's direction.

  • Proven Track Record

    Founding, operating, and investing in 100+ startups, we're ad tech pioneers. Our influence extends beyond exits; our team shapes standards, serving on influential boards like IAB, MMA, and DMA.

  • Expertise Beyond Investment

    Differentiating ourselves with hands-on experience, our dynamic team, skilled in scaling businesses, offers nuanced insights into the ad tech landscape.

  • Unparalleled Access

    Our extensive network opens strategic growth avenues for portfolio companies, connecting them with brands, agencies, media companies, and platforms.

  • Leadership

    Join us in shaping ad tech's future with the experienced, expert, and passionate team at Aperiam.

  • Eric Franchi

    General Partner

    Eric Franchi has been a driving force in advertising technology for two decades. His entrepreneurial spirit and industry impact are rooted in co-founding Undertone, a leading digital advertising company.

  • Joe Zawadzki

    General Partner

    Joe Zawadzki brings visionary leadership to AperiamVentures. He is the founder and former CEO of MediaMath, the industry’s first demand-side platform. With a notable background in co-founding [x+1] and FxM, and serving on the Boards of the IAB, MMA and DMA, he has played a key role in shaping the digital advertising landscape.

Investment Team

  • Peter Piazza

    Partner and General Counsel

    Peter Piazza draws from operating experiences at MediaMath and Neilsen, contributing to the strategic growth of startups in the ad tech sector.

  • Dan Bisgeier

    Partner

    Dan Bisgeier brings a diverse background with experience at Group Black, MediaMath, and on Wall Street at JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse. His insights into scaling businesses and strategic investment are invaluable to the team.

  • Dawn West

    Partner

    Dawn West, has significantly contributed in roles at FxM and MediaMath. Leveraging her industry insights, she shapes operational strategies and supports the success of portfolio companies.

  • Activation Team

  • Topher Balzan

    Managing Partner

    Topher Balzan boasts a rich background in advertising technology. His notable contributions to the success of MediaMath and FxM reflect his expertise in driving strategic initiatives.

  • Jeffrey Hirsch

    Managing Partner

    Jeffrey Hirsch has played pivotal roles in shaping the success of prominent companies in advertising technology. With a wealth of experience, he has significantly contributed to PubMatic as CCO, and was previously CEO at Audience Science and founder and CRO at Fastclick, bringing a deep understanding of the industry to guide the strategic direction of advisory clients.

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