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205 people in our graph share verified history with Charles — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Jennifer ZimmermanunlockedCharles: together at Wesleyan University (1983–1987)
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About
Co-founder of Ara in 2017 and co-head of the firm, serving on its Investment Committee. Brings over 30 years of private equity experience across industrial, energy and chemical industries; previously founded Intervale Capital and worked at Lochridge & Company and Credit Suisse.
Invests in
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyNew Materials
Experience
- Ara PartnersManaging Partnercurrent2017 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
- Intervale CapitalManaging Partner2006 — 2017
Skills & more
Strategic Planning6Private Equity20Due Diligence18Valuation8Financial Modeling13Investments8Corporate Finance7Asset Management4Equities4Business Strategy10Investment Banking4LBO3
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Mergers & AcquisitionsVenture CapitalCorporate DevelopmentFrom Charles's professional profile.
Colleagues at Ara Partners
Alex Cass
Head of Investor Relations at Ara Partners
Annabelle Berkman
Human Resources Business Partner at Ara Partners
Chris Picotte
Partner, CIO of Private Equity at Ara Partners
Churchill George Yong
Partner, Co-Head of Infrastructure at Ara Partners
Ciara Campion
Assistant Controller at Ara Partners
Cory Steffek
Partner, Private Equity at Ara Partners
David Sims
Managing Director, Energy at Ara Partners
Irina Markina
Managing Director, Chief Decarbonization Officer at Ara Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Charles Cherington?
- Co-founder of Ara in 2017 and co-head of the firm, serving on its Investment Committee. Brings over 30 years of private equity experience across industrial, energy and chemical industries; previously founded Intervale Capital and worked at Lochridge & Company and Credit Suisse.
- Where does Charles Cherington work?
- Charles Cherington is Managing Partner at Ara Partners.
- What does Charles Cherington invest in?
- Charles Cherington invests in Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, New Materials.
- Where did Charles Cherington go to school?
- Charles Cherington studied at Wesleyan University (BA, History); University of Chicago (MBA, Finance).
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Also attended Wesleyan University137
Jennifer ZimmermanMarketing & Communications at General CatalystDan LynchInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)David SchenkeinInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Andy WeissmanPartner at Union Square Ventures (USV)Brad BurnhamPartner at Union Square Ventures (USV)Kristen LaguerreExecutive Partner at MPM BioImpact
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Also attended University of Chicago598
Mark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront VenturesShardul ShahInvestor at Index VenturesSam BlackmanEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Clay FisherInvestor at Spark CapitalRolanda FuInvestor at Madrona Venture GroupJonas CiplickasPrincipal at Scale Venture Partners
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