Bandel Carano, Founder of NextNav

About Bandel Carano

Bandel Carano is a Managing Partner at Oak Investment Partners. He joined the firm in 1985 and became a General Partner in 1987. Carano also serves on the board of NextNav, a company that provides precise location services. He has led investments in and/or served on the boards of numerous technology companies.

Bandel Carano at a glance

• Company: NextNav
• Total raised: $190M
• Latest round: Growth
• Investors: Drew Mcknight, Columbia Capital, Future Fund, Goldman Sachs, NEA, OAK Investment Partners
• Location: Reston, Virginia

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