At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Los Angeles based CFO’ operating in the Venture Capital space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected]
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

Virginia Schmitt
Partner, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of B Capital Group
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About B Capital Group: B Capital Group is a venture capital firm that backs global entrepreneurs in the field of information technology.
Zev Wexler
CFO and COO of Core Innovation Capital
Zev Wexler is the COO and CFO at Core Innovation Capital.
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About Core Innovation Capital: Core Innovation Capital is a venture capital firm investing in companies committed to empowering small businesses.

Peter Rivera
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer of Shamrock Capital Advisors
Peter Rivera is the Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer at Shamrock Capital Advisors, LLC.
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About Shamrock Capital Advisors: Shamrock Capital Advisors is a private equity firm investing in the media, entertainment, and communications sectors.

Liping Fan
Administrative Partner & CFO of Steamboat Ventures
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About RazorGator, Steamboat Ventures: Named after the Mickey Mouse cartoon Steamboat Willie — a great innovation at the time — we help young companies become market leaders.
James Hays
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Brentwood Associates
James joined Brentwood in 2021 as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Prior to joining Brentwood, James served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at St. Cloud Capital, LLC and also worked in the audit and assurance practices at Rothstein Kass (acquired by KPMG) and Meloni Hribal Tratner. James received a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Oklahoma State University. James is a Certified Public Accountant.
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About Brentwood Associates: Brentwood Associates is a consumer-focused private equity investment firm.