Pre-IPO Access

Kevin is known for his rigorous due diligence process and ability to spot technically ambitious founders with defensible innovations. He works side-by- side with portfolio companies on product strategy, customer acquisition, team scaling, and follow-on financing preparation — providing the tactical support necessary to turn promising technologies into commercial traction. His involvement spans AI infrastructure, quantum-adjacent technologies, advanced materials, and next generation energy platforms.

With a builder’s mindset, Kevin focuses on the operational and strategic challenges that early-stage companies face, helping V2VC’s portfolio move efficiently from seed to Series A/B and beyond. His contributions complement the firm’s broader investment activities by ensuring that capital is paired with intensive, founder-level execution support.

Since creating Victory Square Management LLC, John has led the design and implementation of V2VC’s fund structure, management company platform, and investment processes. He played a central role in founding V2VC Fund LP in 2021 and continues to oversee the firm’s day-to-day management, capital formation strategy, compliance infrastructure, and portfolio oversight.

John’s focus on building a robust, scalable, and disciplined operating model has been critical to V2VC’s development as a professional deep-tech investment platform. He remains deeply involved in the strategic and operational leadership required to support the firm’s growth and long-term success.

John graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1995.

John has been instrumental in identifying and backing transformative companies at the forefront of technological progress. His investment focus spans AI infrastructure, quantum technologies, defense tech, and next-generation energy solutions.

With a hands-on approach to partnering with founders, John brings strategic insight, operational guidance, and a strong network across Silicon Valley and beyond to help portfolio companies scale from early stages to significant commercial and strategic milestones.

John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Pace University. He splits his time between South Florida, New York, and the San Francisco Bay Area, allowing him to remain deeply engaged with the innovation ecosystems where V2VC’s companies build and grow.

He currently serves as a Board Member of Odyssey Functional Energy

Meyer “Marcus” Clapman is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader in the payment processing industry. Since 2005, Clapman has established himself as a prominent figure in the financial services sector, leading several successful Merchant Cash Advance ventures including 2nd Source Funding, Excel Corp, Mantis Funding, and Capybara Capital. His expertise in strategic investments, product development, and cultivation of ISO relationships and third-party alliances has been instrumental in achieving $3.5 billion in annual transactional volume. Under his guidance, some of these companies have become the industry’s largest Merchant Acquirers by registered representatives.

In 2021, Clapman became a partner in V2VC Fund LP, where he focuses on capital raising for pre-IPO companies and startups, further expanding his impact in the investment sector. Marcus holds a Bachelor of Judaic Laws from the Talmudic Seminary of America (1999).

Since graduating from Columbia University in 1998, Sean Alcoba has amassed over 20 years of experience in finance and technology.  Sean has extensive experience in various executive positions in Fintech, including Controller of a private equity firm and CFO of a publicly traded company. In 2014, Sean launched Tyrian Bull, a full-service merchant cash advance funding company.  He ultimately guided Tyrian Bull through a private asset acquisition by one of the largest players in the merchant cash advance space.  Sean’s intense passion for the MCA space and his innate talent for risk analysis, makes him an integral part of the V2VC general partnership.