# Jack Biddle

> Jack Biddle is a Series B investor at Novak Biddle Venture Partners backing Software and Mobile. See 13 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Novak Biddle Venture Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/novak-biddle-venture-partners)
- Location: Washington, United States
- Total investments: 13
- Last investment: Dec 2014
- Lead investor: 46%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-biddle-85a65444/

Jack Biddle is a Series B investor at Novak Biddle Venture Partners in Washington focused on Software and Mobile. Jack Biddle is the Founder and a Managing Director of Novak Biddle Venture Partners (NBVP). NBVP has over $350 million under management. NBVP was established in 1997 to provide equity financing and assistance to the management of young, information technology companies. Prior to co-founding NBVP, Jack Biddle was CEO of Annapolis-based InterCAPGraphics Systems, a venture capital backed computer software company, from 1990 to 1995 when IGS was successfully acquired. InterCAP was number 18 on the "Fast 50" list of the Region's fastest growing companies. Prior to that, he was a principal at the software-focused merchant bank Vanguard Atlantic, Ltd., where he put together numerous venture deals. He also served as CEO or COO of several Vanguard portfolio companies. Earlier in his career he was an IT industry analyst and Executive Assistant to the CEO at the Gartner Group and was an Associate at Business Development Partners, an early stage venture capital partnership. Jack currently serves on the boards of Object Video, Giga Information Group, Paratek Inc. and Matrics, as well as that of the Computer & Communications Industry Association, and the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association. He is also in his third year as co-chair of MAVA's Capital Connection Selection Committee. Jack is an alumnus of U VA.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 3 | 23% |
| Mobile | 2 | 15% |
| Analytics | 2 | 15% |
| Enterprise Software | 2 | 15% |
| DSP | 1 | 8% |

23 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series B | 4 | 31% |
| Series A | 3 | 23% |
| Series C | 3 | 23% |
| Series E | 1 | 8% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 8% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Orchestro | Orchestro develops a Software-as-a-Service based demand signal management platform. Over 110 global brands rely on Orchestro’s proprietary demand orchestration platform to seamlessly execute their omnichannel strategy. We increase speed-to-insight by harmonizing disparate demand data and applying adaptive analytics to execute profitable actions.Our clients can proactively analyze and act on business exceptions to dramatically reduce lost sales opportunities, improve revenue, and enhance service levels. | $9.8M |  | Dec 22, 2014 |  |
| SocialRadar | SocialRadar is building technology that makes people aware of the people and connections around them. Developing leading-edge technologies in the mobile, social and location space, SocialRadar is building applications on iPhone, Android and Google Glass that will change the way people connect. | $12.8M | Series A | Jun 19, 2013 |  |
| FiberZone Networks | FiberZone Networks aims to automate complex fiber infrastructure while providing flexibility and control.FiberZone's Automatic Fiber Management system controls every aspect of fiber management, including installation, documentation, maintenance, testing, and disaster recovery.By offering this automated arrangement, FiberZone allows itscustomers to maintain remote access to the fiber infrastructure and to hold control over this infrastructure in a centralized location. | $12M | Series C | Aug 03, 2011 |  |
| Shoeboxed | Shoeboxed makes it easy for consumers and businesses to manage their expenses and receipts.Since its inception in 2007, Shoeboxed has been the industry leader in receipt and e-receipt organization, serving over 1,000,000 users worldwide. The pioneers of cloud-based receipt storage, Shoeboxed saves users time, money and hassle by turningreceipts into a categorized, IRS-accepted archive of secure online data.Shoeboxed offers a fully functional free plan, as well as premium plans that include a prepaid mail-in service for physical receipts. Shoeboxed also accepts receipts via their free mobile apps, through their free Desktop Uploaders and Web Clipper, or at receipts@shoeboxed.com. Shoeboxed is based in Durham, North Carolina, and has a sister company in Sydney, Australia. More information is available at www.shoeboxed.com. | $1.4M | Series B | Jun 14, 2011 |  |
| eMinor | eMinor, Inc. operates as an online music community. It focuses on providing networking and music-discovery tools for artists and fans. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Durham, North Carolina. | $3M | Series B | Oct 07, 2008 |  |
| Appian | Appian provides a low-code software development platform that enables organizations to rapidly develop powerful and unique applications. The applications created on Appian’s platform help companies drive digital transformation and competitive differentiation. | $10M | Series A | Jul 21, 2008 |  |
| Orchestro | Orchestro develops a Software-as-a-Service based demand signal management platform. Over 110 global brands rely on Orchestro’s proprietary demand orchestration platform to seamlessly execute their omnichannel strategy. We increase speed-to-insight by harmonizing disparate demand data and applying adaptive analytics to execute profitable actions.Our clients can proactively analyze and act on business exceptions to dramatically reduce lost sales opportunities, improve revenue, and enhance service levels. | $2M | Series C | Jun 26, 2008 |  |
| Orchestro | Orchestro develops a Software-as-a-Service based demand signal management platform. Over 110 global brands rely on Orchestro’s proprietary demand orchestration platform to seamlessly execute their omnichannel strategy. We increase speed-to-insight by harmonizing disparate demand data and applying adaptive analytics to execute profitable actions.Our clients can proactively analyze and act on business exceptions to dramatically reduce lost sales opportunities, improve revenue, and enhance service levels. | $3M | Series C | Dec 18, 2007 |  |
| Orchestro | Orchestro develops a Software-as-a-Service based demand signal management platform. Over 110 global brands rely on Orchestro’s proprietary demand orchestration platform to seamlessly execute their omnichannel strategy. We increase speed-to-insight by harmonizing disparate demand data and applying adaptive analytics to execute profitable actions.Our clients can proactively analyze and act on business exceptions to dramatically reduce lost sales opportunities, improve revenue, and enhance service levels. | $1.2M | Series B | Jun 13, 2007 |  |
| ObjectVideo | ObjectVideo, Inc. provides intelligent video analytics software for security, public safety, business intelligence gathering, and process improvement applications. It offers ObjectVideo OnBoard, a software for digital signal processors-based program that incorporates technology as an application embedded inside of cameras, DVRs, and IP devices; andObjectVideo VEW, which automatically detects various events and activities, including perimeter breaches, loitering, and removal of or left items for surveillance or for business intelligence-gathering. The company's products convert video to data through the detection, classification, and tracking of activities. Its products offer school grounds monitoring, facility security and access, and in-school security; asset security/monitoring, ATM monitoring, and external physical security; and loss prevention and business intelligence. The company's products are used in various applications, including transportation, such as rail, aviation, and maritime; education; banking; retail; and gaming applications. It markets and sells its products through a video intelligent partner network of OEMs, integrators, and security and information technology solutions providers. The company serves government agencies; infrastructure, such as ports, dams, and nuclear power plants; homeland security; and refineries, manufacturing plants, construction, and residential facilities markets. The company was formerly known as DiamondBack Vision, Inc. and changed its name to ObjectVideo, Inc. in August 2001. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. | $8M | Series E | Sep 29, 2006 |  |

10 of 13 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [New Markets Venture Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/new-markets-venture-partners) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [CNF Investments, LLC](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/cnf-investments) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [ABS Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/abs-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Steel Connect](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/moduslink-global-solutions) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Updata Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/updata-partners) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Revolution](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/revolution) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About Novak Biddle Venture Partners

VC Fund · Bethesda, United States

Novak Biddle Venture Partners provides equity financing and assistance to the management of young, information technology companies. They seek investment opportunities where the combination of ideas, dollars, experience, and relationships can create long-term, sustainable value.

5 contacts available at Novak Biddle Venture Partners.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jack Biddle | Co-Founder & General Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jack-biddle |
| Roger Novak | Managing Member | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/e-rogers-novak-jr |
| Andrea S. Kaufman | General Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/andrea-s-kaufman |
| Annie Lurth | Accounting Manager | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/annie-lurth |
| Kelley Smith | Venture Partners | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kelley-smith |

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## FAQ

### What does Jack Biddle invest in?

Jack Biddle invests primarily in Software, Mobile and Analytics startups, most often at Series B and Series A stage. Most of the 13 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Jack Biddle last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Jack Biddle closed in Dec 2014. Shizune tracks 13 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

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