James Graf
Director/Board Member at CATCHA INVESTMENT CORP
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
James A.
Graf was the founder and had founded Praedea Solutions, Inc. in 2001, where he served as the Chief Executive Officer from 2001 to 2006.
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Graf Acquisition Corp.
II since 2020, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Graf Acquisition Corp.
III since 2021, Director at Mark Sutherland Media LLC since 2013, Independent Director at NKGen Operating Biotech, Inc., Independent Director at Catcha Investment Corp.
since 2021, and Chief Financial Officer at NKGen Biotech, Inc. Mr. Graf's former positions include Chief Executive Officer at Mergent, Inc. from 2006 to 2007, Chief Executive Officer at Graf Industrial Corp.
from 2019 to 2020, Chief Executive Officer at Mergent Data Technology, Inc. from 2006 to 2007,.
Chief Executive Officer at Graf Acquisition Corp.
IV from 2021 to 2023, Vice Chairman at Global Entertainment AG from 2013 to 2014, President & Managing Director at Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Hong Kong Ltd.
from 1996 to 1998, President, Managing Director & Director at Deutsche Bank AG (Hong Kong) from 1996 to 1998, Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Global Services Pte Ltd.
from 1998 to 2000, Managing Director at TC Capital Pte Ltd.
from 2008 to 2011, Director at Platinum Eagle Acquisition Corp.
from 2018 to 2019, Independent Director at Velodyne Lidar, Inc. from 2020 to 2021, Associate at Morgan Stanley from 1987 to 1993, CFO, Secretary, Treasurer & Vice President at Silver Eagle Acquisition Corp., Vice President at Smith Barney & Co., Inc. from 1993 to 1996, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & VP at Double Eagle Acquisition Corp.
from 2015 to 2017, and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer & VP at Anuvu Operations LLC from 2011 to 2013.
Mr. Graf obtained his undergraduate degree from The University of Chicago in 1987.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10.71% | 2024-04-28 | 2,443,544 ( 10.71% ) | 5 M $ | 2024-04-29 |
James Graf active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CATCHA INVESTMENT CORP | Director/Board Member | 2021-01-31 |
Graf Acquisition Corp. III
 Graf Acquisition Corp. III Financial ConglomeratesFinance Graf Acquisition Corp. III operates as a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-01-27 |
Graf Acquisition Corp. II
 Graf Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Graf Acquisition Corp. II is a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on July 1, 2020 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX. | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-06-30 |
| Mark Sutherland Media LLC | Director/Board Member | 2013-03-31 |
NKGen Biotech, Inc.
 NKGen Biotech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology NKGen Biotech, Inc. is a biotechnology company which engages in harnessing the immune system through natural killer cell therapies. It develops a proprietary stabilizing peptide, monoclonal antibodies, and recombinant proteins for research use. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James Graf
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NKGEN BIOTECH, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-08-31 |
| VELODYNE LIDAR | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-14 |
| VELODYNE LIDAR | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-08-31 |
Platinum Eagle Acquisition Corp.
 Platinum Eagle Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Platinum Eagle Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It has neither engaged in any operations nor generated significant revenue to till date. The company was founded on July 12, 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2019-03-14 |
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Training of James Graf
| The University of Chicago | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | Finance |
| CATCHA INVESTMENT CORP | Finance |
| Private companies | 20 |
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Silver Eagle Acquisition Corp.
 Silver Eagle Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Silver Eagle Acquisition Corp. operates as a development stage company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more operating businesses that it has not yet identified. The company was founded by Harry E. Sloan and Jeff Sagansky on April 11, 2013 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Finance |
Mergent, Inc.
 Mergent, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Mergent, Inc. provides financial information content online and publishes financial data. It offers research, analytics, data feeds, data collections, corporate actions, fixed income, private company and investor relations solutions. The firm’s advanced data collection services, cloud-based applications, desktop analytics and print products it is able to provide solutions from top down economic and demographic information, to detailed equity and debt fundamental analysis. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Technology Services |
Praedea Solutions, Inc.
 Praedea Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of London Stock Exchange Group plc, Praedea Solutions, Inc. develops universal enterprise software solutions providing real-time data extraction. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by James A. Graf. Praedea Solutions was acquired by Mergent, Inc., part of London Stock Exchange Group plc from January 03, 2017 on August 01, 2006. | Technology Services |
| Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Hong Kong Ltd. | Finance |
Deutsche Bank AG (Hong Kong)
 Deutsche Bank AG (Hong Kong) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank AG (Hong Kong) is a financial institution that has been connecting worlds for 65 years. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, and serves as the hub for corporate and commercial clients. The company's asset management division, DWS, is a market leader in Hong Kong with a broad product offering. Its corporate bank division is an established market leader in transaction banking, with a presence in 60 countries, including an extensive footprint in HK. The investment bank provides strategic advice to corporate and institutional clients, focusing on the bank’s traditional strengths in financing, advisory, fixed income, and currencies, together with a focused equity capital markets business. The private bank focuses on private customers across all segments as well as business clients, and in HK, this division is represented by a highly competitive wealth manager. The Chinese company was founded in 1958, and its CEO is Werner Steinmüller. | Finance |
| Smith Barney & Co., Inc. | Finance |
| Merrill Lynch Global Services Pte Ltd. | |
| Mark Sutherland Media LLC | |
TC Capital Pte Ltd.
 TC Capital Pte Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance TC Capital Pte Ltd. provides investment banking services. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. | Finance |
Double Eagle Acquisition Corp.
 Double Eagle Acquisition Corp. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Double Eagle Acquisition Corp. operates media or entertainment businesses and will seek to acquire one or more businesses involved in the media or entertainment industries, including providers of content. The company was founded on June 26, 2015 and is incorporated in Los Angeles, CA. | Commercial Services |
Anuvu Operations LLC
 Anuvu Operations LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Marlin Holding Ltd. (Hong Kong), Anuvu Operations LLC is a leading provider of high-speed connectivity and media solutions for worldwide mobility including airlines, cruise lines, and mission-critical maritime, energy and government applications. The company is based in Santa Ana, CA. Marks. Anuvu Operations serves consumers beyond the reach of normal telecom and cable providers, bringing a digital world of connected entertainment to the aviation, maritime, enterprise and government markets. Through its intelligent leadership, investment in innovation and comprehensive product suite, it commands an envious position as an open platform single-source provider and blended solution partner. Eagle connects thousands of aircraft, ships and enterprise sites across the globe, combining a complete entertainment streaming solution. Eagle's open-architecture and multi-platform satellite network provides unique scalability, coverage, reliability and future compatibility. Eagle's content solutions distribute, localize, and broadcast both traditional and native-digital content for airline and cruise markets with embedded customer advertising and analytics. The CEO of the company is Joshua B. | Finance |
| Global Entertainment AG | |
Platinum Eagle Acquisition Corp.
Platinum Eagle Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Platinum Eagle Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It has neither engaged in any operations nor generated significant revenue to till date. The company was founded on July 12, 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Finance |
Graf Industrial Corp.
 Graf Industrial Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Graf Industrial Corp. is a blank check company, which engages in effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on June 26, 2018 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Finance |
NKGen Biotech, Inc.
NKGen Biotech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology NKGen Biotech, Inc. is a biotechnology company which engages in harnessing the immune system through natural killer cell therapies. It develops a proprietary stabilizing peptide, monoclonal antibodies, and recombinant proteins for research use. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, CA. | Health Technology |
| Mergent Data Technology, Inc. | |
Velodyne Lidar, Inc.
 Velodyne Lidar, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Velodyne Lidar, Inc. provides smart, powerful lidar solutions for autonomous vehicles, driver assistance, delivery solutions, robotics, navigation and mapping. Its sensor and software solutions provide flexibility, quality and performance to meet the needs of various industries, including autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), smart cities and security. The company was founded by David S. Hall in 1983 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Graf Acquisition Corp. II
Graf Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Graf Acquisition Corp. II is a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on July 1, 2020 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX. | Finance |
Graf Acquisition Corp. IV
 Graf Acquisition Corp. IV Financial ConglomeratesFinance Graf Acquisition Corp. IV is a blank check company, which was formed for the purpose of effecting into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The firm's target business candidates include investment bankers and investment professionals. The company was founded on January 28, 2021 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX. | Finance |
Graf Acquisition Corp. III
Graf Acquisition Corp. III Financial ConglomeratesFinance Graf Acquisition Corp. III operates as a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX. | Finance |
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