Javier Rojas

Javier is a managing director leading U.S. investment activities for Kennet Partners. He is currently on the boards of NetPro Computing, MedeFinance, Kapow Technologies, and eProject. Javier holds an M.B.A. from The Harvard Business School and a B.A.S. from Georgetown University.

Recent Posts

The art of the bootstrap

The art of the bootstrap

[Editor's note: With the economic downturn drying up venture capital in Silicon Valley and elsewhere, more early-stage companies will be forced to bootstrap their way to profitability. But what does that actually mean for the companies who go this route? Javier Rojas, managing director of equity capital firm Kennet Partners, offers his insights.]

Times being what they are, it’s encouraging to know that some of the world’s leading public companies got to where they are without… Continue Reading

Deciding on the right time to sell your business

[Editor's note: With valuations of private companies at high levels, driven by a robust M&A environment, now is the time for some people to think about selling their business. Here's a primer.]

Should I sell my business? A question every business owner ponders, but how do you know the right answer?

Three major factors are typically involved in the decision to sell: market, financial and personal. By carefully evaluating each of these areas, you’ll find your… Continue Reading