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Brian Carroll

Former Partner at M13

New York, New York

Writes $4M – $7M checks · typically $5.5M

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About

Brian Carroll serves as Chief Financial Officer at Cosmos Ventures. He works with early-stage companies on financial planning and operational infrastructure.

Experience

  1. Cosmos VenturesCFOcurrent2026 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  2. Cosmos InstituteCFOcurrent2026 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  3. M13Partner, CFO2019 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
  4. VariousCFO / COO Advisory2014 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
  5. PianoCOO2013 — 2014New York City Metropolitan Area
  6. PlaceIQVP Finance and Strategy2012 — 2013New York City Metropolitan Area
  7. FlavorpillGeneral Manager2011 — 2012New York City Metropolitan Area
  8. Akamai TechnologiesVarious2000 — 2011New York City Metropolitan Area
  9. Venture CapitalAssociate (intern)2008 — 2009New York City Metropolitan Area
  10. NielsenAccount Manager2004 — 2006New York City Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Start-ups43Digital Media23Mobile Devices26SaaS19Business Strategy18Online Advertising4Analytics5Product Management5Web Analytics1Strategic Partnerships7Entrepreneurship2E-commerce8
+8 moreStrategyVenture CapitalProduct MarketingDigital StrategyEnterprise SoftwareCompetitive AnalysisProject ManagementFinance

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Brian Carroll?
Brian Carroll serves as Chief Financial Officer at Cosmos Ventures. He works with early-stage companies on financial planning and operational infrastructure.
What check size does Brian Carroll write?
Brian Carroll typically writes checks of $4M – $7M.
Where did Brian Carroll go to school?
Brian Carroll studied at Columbia Business School (MBA); Claremont McKenna College (BA, Politics, Philosophy, Economics).

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