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David Beazley

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Founding Partner at Purple Arch Ventures Β· Executive Partner at Strawberry Creek Ventures Β· Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $50K – $10M checks Β· typically $5M

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Liz WesthouseunlockedDavid: together at Northwestern University (2007–2012)
Γ—3David: together at Strawberry Creek Ventures
Γ—7David: together at Alumni Ventures
David: together at Northwestern University

About

David Beazley is an Executive Partner at Alumni Ventures with over 25 years of investment experience spanning venture capital, private equity, private credit, public equities, real assets, and digital infrastructure. He previously founded Synergy Financial, advising entrepreneurs and investors on capital markets and strategic growth, and holds Series 7, 66, 82, and 63 licenses. A Northwestern alumnus, he serves on advisory boards and growth-stage company boards.

Experience

  1. Alumni VenturesExecutive Partnercurrent2026 β€” presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  2. Purple Arch Ventures (an Alumni Ventures Fund)Founding Partnercurrent2017 β€” presentChicago, Illinois
  3. Lakeshore Ventures (an Alumni Ventures Fund)Managing Partner Emerituscurrent2023 β€” presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  4. Synergy Financial Partners, LLCFounding Partnercurrent2002 β€” presentChicago, Illinois
  5. Northwestern UniversityAdvisory Boardcurrent2015 β€” presentEvanston, Illinois

Skills & more

Private Equity21Entrepreneur6Start-ups87Entrepreneurship68Strategic Partnerships19Due Diligence8Venture Capital34Investments10E-commerce6Competitive Analysis17Business Planning12Management Consulting19
+12 moreFinanceSocial Media MarketingReal EstateSocial MediaEquitiesRetailContract NegotiationMarketing StrategyLeadershipAnalysisStrategyStrategic Planning

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Beazley?
David Beazley is an Executive Partner at Alumni Ventures with over 25 years of investment experience spanning venture capital, private equity, private credit, public equities, real assets, and digital infrastructure. He previously founded Synergy Financial, advising entrepreneurs and investors on capital markets and strategic growth, and holds Series 7, 66, 82, and 63 licenses. A Northwestern alumnus, he serves on advisory boards and growth-stage company boards.
Where does David Beazley work?
David Beazley is Founding Partner at Purple Arch Ventures.
What check size does David Beazley write?
David Beazley typically writes checks of $50K – $10M.
Where did David Beazley go to school?
David Beazley studied at Northwestern University (Master of Science, Journalism); Northwestern University (Bachelor of Science, Journalism).

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