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John Hull joins OVP

Former Intel Capital Communications Fund Director appointed to US venture firm.

OVP Venture Partners has announced the appointment of John Hull to the firm's investment team as its newest partner.

Previously, Hull was the Director of the $500 million Intel Communications Fund, one of Intel Capital's investment programs, which invests in companies developing networking and communications solutions.

At OVP, Hull will work from the firm's Portland, Oregon office, with a focus on opportunities in mobility and networking as well as collaborating on OVP's strategy in Asia.

Hull joined Intel in 1994, and worked in Intel Capital from 1999, as director of the Intel Communications Fund. Since 1999, the fund has invested in companies across 17 different countries.

"We are thrilled to have John join our team," said Chad Waite, general partner, OVP Venture Partners. "John has a proven track record and has helped manage and identify the next waves of technology convergence at Intel Capital. He will be invaluable in helping our firm build the strategy and infrastructure needed to enhance our investment processes and bring top-tier returns to our investors. We also look forward to continuing our working relationship with Intel Capital."

"I leave Intel with great respect and admiration," Hull added. "They are among the leaders in identifying the next generation technologies throughout the world and have a deep bench of skilled investment professionals. I look forward to maintaining a collaborative ongoing relationship with them in my new role as a partner at OVP."

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