TLDR:
- Artico Search assists in placing Vivian Cheng as the newest partner at Next47.
- Next47 is the U.S.-based corporate venture capital arm of Siemens, focusing on software-as-a-service and AI technology developers.
Artico Search, led by Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor and Sarah Scheer, recently filled a key position for Next47 by helping to place Vivian Cheng as the company’s newest partner. Cheng, with over a decade of experience in the tech industry as both a global operator and venture investor, will be focusing on SaaS and AI investments at Next47. Prior to this role, she worked at CRV and Javelin Venture Partners, as well as in tech companies like Uber. Next47, a corporate venture capital arm of Siemens, invests in early and expansion-stage enterprise companies with a focus on software-as-a-service, enterprise, and AI technologies. Artico Search, with offices in San Francisco, New York, and Austin, has seen rapid growth and success in the executive-level search space. The team, led by Ms. Chatfield-Taylor, is passionate about diversity in the industry, with over 53% of their placements being underrepresented executives since 2019.
Recently, Artico Search also assisted in recruiting Jess Leão as a partner with Decibel and Andrea Funsten as a partner with RTP Global. Leão’s background in early-stage VC and Funsten’s expertise in B2B SaaS and infrastructure investments make them valuable additions to their respective firms. Both Leão and Funsten have impressive track records in the tech and venture capital industry, and their appointments highlight Artico Search’s ability to find and place top talent in key positions.
