Egis Capital Partners
Robert Chefitz is a 42-year veteran of the venture capital industry and has specialized in security industry investments since 1990. Robert has built an investment track record with strong returns by leading and participating in numerous early-stage investments and leveraged buyouts. In 2008, Robert founded Egis Capital Partners in order to capitalize on his deep security industry investment expertise and to provide investors with a portfolio dedicated to the Security and Protection industry. Robert has made over 20 investments in the field of security, including companies such as Alarm.com, Protection One, Casi Rusco, ACRE, FreightWatch, and Brivo. Beyond security, Robert has a successful track record, having led first-round investments in companies including Office Depot, Achieve3000, iLEVEL Solutions, to highlight just a few. Robert launched his career at Golder Thoma & Cressey, a predecessor to GTCR, where he consolidated fragmented service companies in the communications sector. Robert was subsequently recruited to join Alan Patricof & Company which eventually became Apax Partners. During his 15-year tenure at Apax, Robert served as a General Partner and built a portfolio of five security companies. Robert holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and a B.A. from Northwestern University.