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Erwin Kelen has been a full-time venture capitalist and angel investor for the past twenty years. He is a principal of the Quatris Fund, an early stage VC firm. He is the founder of Kelen Ventures, a business development and private investment firm. He has been involved in the formation, financing, growth and sale of many firms in the areas of
technology, medical devices, and financial services.
Previously, he was the President and CEO of DataMyte Corporation, a factory automation hardware and software manufacturer. He was also Chairman and CEO of Electro-Craft Corporation, a manufacturer of DC servomotors and controls. Allen Bradley/Rockwell International acquired both companies.
Over the past 45 years, Mr. Kelen has served as director of several public and private companies, ranging from early stage development companies to firms listed on the New York Stock Exchange. He is also active in community affairs and serves on the Boards of the University of Minnesota Foundation and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.
Mr. Kelen holds an undergraduate degree from the Technical University of Budapest, Hungary, and a Master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
