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Defiance Ventures today announced Ashley Love has joined as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ashley brings accounting, finance, and M&A experience from both private and public companies in a variety…

Defiance Ventures today announced that technology and banking industry veteran Micah Minarik has joined the company as COO.  After a successful career in investment banking and capital markets Minarik started…

Defiance Ventures today announced that it has appointed its co-founder John Espey CEO of the company.  John will assume responsibility for executing on the venture builder’s strategy as it continues…

Defiance Ventures today announced that it has acquired The Q, an innovative SaaS offering that simplifies the origination of syndicated bond deals from pitch to market, from Kingsmen Software.  Defiance…

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu A leading provider of secure network optimization software and appliances, Tavve has been helping customers manage…

Defiance Ventures today announced that it has launched Defiance Digital, a full service digital transformation consultancy.  Defiance Digital will serve Defiance Ventures portfolio companies as well as third party customers…

Defiance Ventures today announced a revamped website and branding for its portfolio company, Tavve.  The new website went live two weeks ago and feedback from customers and visitors has been…

Defiance Ventures announced today that it has acquired Tavve, a cybersecurity and ITOA company based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Tavve offers two highly innovative products for large institutions, especially those…

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Defiance Ventures today announced that it has acquired The Refinery Haus, a leading full-service digital agency specializing in customer acquisition and experience. The Refinery Haus will continue to operate as…