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This list showcases the top Palo Alto 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.
Keith Janosky
CFO & Head of Investor Relations of Khosla Ventures
Keith joined TCV in 2002. Prior to TCV, Keith worked at Andersen as an auditor and as manager of their Major League Baseball Authentication Program for autographed and game-used memorabilia.Keith received a B.S. in Business and Economics from Lehigh University and a M.B.A. from Fordham University.
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About Khosla Ventures: Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on environmentally friendly tech, internet, computing, mobile, and silicon tech.
Matthew De Dominicis
Partner & Chief Financial Officer of Norwest Venture Partners
Matt has more than 16 years of experience in financial management. As Norwest’s Chief Financial Officer, he oversees the firm’s financial operations. Before joining Norwest, Matt was the Chief Financial Officer at Watershed Asset Management, an SEC-registered investment adviser. At Watershed, Matt was responsible for the diverse business operations of the firm, managing over $1 billion across multiple hedge funds. Prior to that, he was fund controller at Highland Capital Partners, where he was part of a team responsible for the finance function for multiple venture capital and private equity funds. Matt previously held positions at Sowood Capital Management, Liberty Mutual Group, and Ernst & Young. Matt holds a BBA with a major in accounting from the Mendoza College of Business Administration at the University of Notre Dame, and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Matt is a certified public accountant.
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About Norwest Venture Partners: Norwest is a global venture capital and growth equity investment firm that specializes in venture and growth equity companies.
Cristina Hohlman
Chief Financial Officer of Sapphire
Cristina Hohlman is the Chief Financial Officer at Sapphire Ventures.
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About Sapphire: Sapphire is a venture capital firm that partners with visionary teams and venture funds to build companies.
Sachin Sood
Chief Financial Officer of CRV
Sachin Sood is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of e.ventures U.S. investment entities. He brings over eleven years of venture capital experience. Prior to joining e.ventures, Sachin was controller at Saints Capital, with over $1 billion in managed capital. Prior to Saints, Sachin worked in the Deloitte Tax LLP partnership practice, working with some of the Bay Area’s largest venture capital and private equity funds. He began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Venture Capital practice. Sachin is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of California.
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About CRV: CRV is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage investments in technology companies.
Martin Garcia
CFO of BITKRAFT Ventures
Martin is the CFO of BITKRAFT Esports Ventures. He carries out many duties at BITKRAFT, including all operational and financial responsibilities. His international background and fund management knowledge are key to ensure that BITKRAFT maximizes its efforts as it invests in and supports portfolio companies’ growth. Prior to BITKRAFT, Martin was the operating partner of a Palo Alto based VC Firm with over $250M AUM. Martin started his professional career as a consultant at PwC where he performed financial due diligence in almost 20 countries. Martin has an MBA from the University of Chicago and is a CPA. He is also graduate of Kauffman Fellows Program.
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About BITKRAFT Ventures: BITKRAFT Ventures is an early-stage investment platform for gaming, esports, and interactive media.
Braughm Ricke
CFO of K9 Ventures
Each stop on my career path has built on what came before. Whether related to a company’s financial operations or their fundraising plans, I enjoy creating organization. If I weren’t a CFO I could imagine being an architect, pairing shape and form to construct a building that’s beautiful and functional. I began my career as an Accounting Analyst at Fidelity Investments. With a solid foundational experience supporting me, I progressed to be a Controller under a well-respected CFO at Sofinnova Ventures. 5AM Ventures followed and was my entrée into being the boss. None of these experiences would have been possible, however, without the foresight to see great potential and accordingly, take risks. Joining True Ventures at its inception required a leap of faith—one that certainly paid off. Today, at K9 Ventures, I am able to work in a position that utilizes my skills and experience; is in line with my values; and offers the opportunity to work alongside great people. In my role today I combine the foundational experience gained in previous positions with my ability to spot potential in my work with early-stage Venture firms and entrepreneurs. Building their structure for optimal performance is what I do, it’s what I enjoy. He has BS degree in Accounting from Plymouth State University
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About Aduro Advisors, K9 Ventures, Nexkey, Routable: K9 Ventures is a technology-focused micro VC fund based in Palo Alto, California.
Marie Drez
CFO of The Westly Group
Marie Drez is the CFO at Core Ventures Group. She manages the Finance and Administration functions for the Noventi funds, including funds financials, audit and tax, funds administration, limited partners reporting, banking and portfolio companies monitoring. Prior to joining Noventi, Marie Drez held financial management positions at DoOnGo Technologies, a wireless software company, and at other high technology companies. Previously she served in accounting and financial positions at Westcoast Savings and Loan and at Macy’s. Marie Drez earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology, with business emphasis, from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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About Core Ventures Group, The Westly Group: The Westly Group is one of the largest venture funds in North America focused on smart energy, transportation, and buildings.
Michael Hammer
CFO of BMW i Ventures
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About BMW i Ventures: BMW i Ventures is focusing on BMW’s current and future business in the technology and service space.
Anthony Matusich
CFO of Founders Circle Capital
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About Founders Circle Capital: Founders Circle Capital is a growth-stage investment firm that focuses on investing in people.