# David Cowan, Senior Partner

> David Cowan, Senior Partner. 7 investments on record. The rounds they were named in and the filings that name them, each with its source.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/person/david-cowan (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

London, GB · Partner

# David Cowan

Senior Partner at [Levine Leichtman Capital Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/levine-leichtman-capital-partners)

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Stages *Series A* *Seed*

Backs *Internet* *Cybersecurity*

Latest rounds

- **Bastille** Seed · $1M Jan 2015
- **Dropcam** Series A · $5.8M Sept 2011
- **Votizen** Venture · $1.5M Sept 2010

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Profile summary

- **Rounds named:** 7 last Jan 2015
- **Filings:** 12 with regulators
- **Podcasts:** 3 +5 mentions

What this record rests on

- ✓ **Named in rounds** 7 rounds name them
- ✓ **On filings** 12 filings with a regulator
- ✓ **Linked to a firm** At Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
- **Claimed** Not claimed yet

Titles come from filings their firm signed.

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## The firm

[**Levine Leichtman Capital Partners** Private equity · US **0** cheques in 12 months **2** all time **0** led quiet](https://millionrounds.com/fund/levine-leichtman-capital-partners)

## Rounds they were named in

- **Rounds:** 6
- **Led:** 0
- **Disclosed:** $24.3M
- **Active:** 2009–15

2015

- [Bastille](https://millionrounds.com/company/bastille) *Seed* **$1M** *US* Jan 2015 Joined · historical

2011

- [Dropcam](https://millionrounds.com/company/dropcam) *Series A* **$5.8M** *US* Sept 2011 Joined · +6 investors · historical

2010

- [Votizen](https://millionrounds.com/company/votizen) *Venture* **$1.5M** *US* Sept 2010 Joined · +11 investors · historical
- [AdKeeper](https://millionrounds.com/company/adkeeper) *Series A* **$8M** *US* Sept 2010 Joined · +9 investors · historical
- [Keep Holdings](https://millionrounds.com/company/keep-holdings) *Series A* **$8M** *US* Sept 2010 Joined · +9 investors · historical

2009

- [Dropcam](https://millionrounds.com/company/dropcam) *Seed* *US* Mar 2009 Joined · +5 investors · historical

By stage

- Series A **3**
- Seed **2**
- Venture **1**

What they backed

Internet **2** Cybersecurity **1**

Alongside

- [Felicis Ventures *3*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/felicis-ventures)
- [Ben Narasin *2*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/ben-narasin)
- [Dixon Doll *2*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/dixon-doll)
- [First Round Capital *2*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/first-round-capital)
- [Jon Callaghan *2*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/jon-callaghan)
- [Lerer Ventures *2*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/lerer-ventures)
- [Mitch Kapor *2*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/mitch-kapor)
- [New York Times *2*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/the-new-york-times)

Rounds where a report named this person rather than a firm, matched on name: read it as a strong hint, not proof, since people share names.

## Where they are named on record

Filings

- SEC Form D · Company raising **Rigetti Computing, Inc.** Director since 2022
- SEC Form D · Company raising **FORUM ENERGY METALS CORP** Director on 3 filings · since 2021
- SEC Form D · Company raising **Auth0, Inc.** Director on 2 filings · since 2018
- SEC Form D · Company raising **BASTILLE NETWORKS, INC.** Director since 2015
- SEC Form D · Company raising **Delivery Agent Inc** Director since 2012
- SEC Form D · Company raising **Smule, Inc.** Director on 4 filings · since 2011
- SEC Form D · Company raising **Reputation.com, Inc** Director on 2 filings · since 2011
- SEC Form D · Company raising **Endgame Systems, Inc.** Director since 2010
- SEC Form D · Company raising **ReputationDefender Inc** Director since 2010
- SEC Form D · Company raising **ZOOSK, INC** Director since 2009
- SEC Form D · Company raising **MashLogic, Inc.** Director since 2009
- SEC Form D · Company raising **LIFELOCK, INC.** Director on 3 filings · since 2009

Each row is a document a firm filed with a regulator: somebody signed it, and it carries a date.

## Also at Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

- [**Adam McKean** Director *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/adam-mckean)
- [**Andrew Alexander** Managing Director *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/andrew-alexander)
- [**Arthur Levine** President *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/arthur-levine)
- [**Bob Poletti** Senior Advisor *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/bob-poletti)
- [**Brooke Adams** Director *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/brooke-adams)
- [**Chris Overmyer** Vice President *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/chris-overmyer)
- [**Dana Goldstein** Head of Investor Relations & Marketing *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/dana-goldstein)
- [**David Wolmer** Partner, Co-Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-wolmer)

## Hear them before you pitch them

- [This Week in Startups](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/this-week-in-startups) · 18 Mar 2020 · 1h 14m E38: "Angel" Podcast: David Cowan, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners shares insights on owning up to his anti-portfolio, understanding sunk cost, top traits for becoming a VC & best Founders & CEOs he's ever worked with With [David Cowan](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-cowan) Mentions [Bessemer Venture Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/bessemer-venture-partners)[Google](https://millionrounds.com/fund/google-assistant-investments)[Wade Foster](https://millionrounds.com/person/mr-wade-foster) About this episode 0:53 Jason intros Bessemer's David Cowan 1:54 David explains how he got his start in Venture capital in 1992 4:22 What does Bessemer look for in a potential investor today? How has VC hiring and demographics have changed over time? 8:10 David gives an anecdote about understanding "sunk cost" 14:12… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [The Full Ratchet](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/full-ratchet) · 26 Jan 2017 · 25 min 125. Space Tech Investing, Part 2 (David Cowan) With [David Cowan](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-cowan) Mentions [Bessemer Venture Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/bessemer-venture-partners) About this episode Today we cover Part 2 of Space Tech Investing with David Cowan of Bessemer Venture Partners. In this segment we address: Why is SpaceX moving the industry forward in the wrong direction? I recently read a Fortune article titled 'VCs Invested More in Space Startups Last Year Than in the... To… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [The Full Ratchet](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/full-ratchet) · 19 Jan 2017 · 27 min 124. Space Tech Investing, Part 1 (David Cowan) With [David Cowan](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-cowan) Mentions [Bessemer Venture Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/bessemer-venture-partners) About this episode David Cowan of Bessemer Venture Partners joins Nick to cover Space Tech Investing, Part 1. We will address questions including: First off, David what was the thought process that led you to invest in this area? You've written in the past about the roadmap approach toward investing. Was it this...… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page

### Mentioned in

Episodes that name David Cowan in their description, which is not the same as being on them.

- [The Full Ratchet](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/full-ratchet) · 21 Dec 2018 · 29 min 177. Cram Session, Episodes 121-128 (Nick Moran) Mentions [David Cowan](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-cowan)[Jordan Nof](https://millionrounds.com/person/jordan-nof)[Niki Scevak](https://millionrounds.com/person/niki-scevak) About this episode Welcome back to TFR for another Cram Session. In these special releases, we have aggregated the takeaways and tips from previous episodes. In this installment, we will be recapping the following episodes: 121. Customer-centric Startup Investing Down Under, Part 1 (Niki Scevak) 122.… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [The Full Ratchet](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/full-ratchet) · 20 Feb 2018 · 12 min Investor Stories 79: Why I Invested (Farmer, Olsen, Cowan) Mentions [Chris Farmer](https://millionrounds.com/person/chris-farmer)[Chris Olsen](https://millionrounds.com/person/chris-olsen)[David Cowan](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-cowan) About this episode On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Chris Farmer Chris Olsen David Cowan Each investor describes a situation where they did decide to invest, what the key factors were that led to "Yes" and how that investment has worked out. To listen more, please… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [The Full Ratchet](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/full-ratchet) · 27 Oct 2017 · 15 min Investor Stories 70: What's Next (Einstein, Galston & Larkins, Cowan) Mentions [Stuart Larkins](https://millionrounds.com/fund/stuart-larkins)[Ben Einstein](https://millionrounds.com/person/ben-einstein)[David Cowan](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-cowan)[Ezra Galston](https://millionrounds.com/person/ezra-galston) About this episode On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: -Ben Einstein -Ezra Galston & Stuart Larkins -David Cowan Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [The Full Ratchet](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/full-ratchet) · 18 Aug 2017 · 8 min Investor Stories 66: Why I Passed (Mougayar, Mohnot, Cowan) Mentions [David Cowan](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-cowan)[Sheel Mohnot](https://millionrounds.com/person/sheel-mohnot)[William Mougayar](https://millionrounds.com/person/william-mougayar) About this episode On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following investors are featured: - William Mougayar - Sheel Mohnot - David Cowan Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. To listen more, please visit… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [The Full Ratchet](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/full-ratchet) · 26 Oct 2016 · 10 min Investor Stories 52: What's Next (Draper, Ramsinghani, Parker) Mentions [Stuart Larkins](https://millionrounds.com/fund/stuart-larkins)[Ben Einstein](https://millionrounds.com/person/ben-einstein)[David Cowan](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-cowan)[Ezra Galston](https://millionrounds.com/person/ezra-galston) About this episode On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: -Ben Einstein -Ezra Galston & Stuart Larkins -David Cowan Each investor discusses sectors, drivers and/or trends that may have significant impact in the future and are potentially positioned for… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page

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