David Scalzo
InvestorManaging Partner at Kirenaga Partners · Board director at Censys Technologies
New York
Writes $1M – $3M checks · typically $2M
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About
Founder of Kirenaga in 2013 and Managing Partner; previously held senior operations roles at Credit Suisse, Citadel Solutions, and Bear Stearns. Holds engineering degrees and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School.
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Board director at Censys Technologies
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Censys Technologies's investors · 7
Collective Capital VenturesAuburn · since 2022Decibel PartnersMenlo Park · $100K – $10M checks · since 2026Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Washington · since 2022Greylock PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $200M checks · since 2026GV (Google Ventures)Mountain View · $250K – $50M checks · since 2026Intel CapitalSanta Clara · $1M – $20M checks · since 2026Kirenaga PartnersWinter Park · $2M checks · since 2026
Co-founders at Censys Technologies
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John LobdellCo-Founder, Chief Technology Officer & VP
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Trevor PerrottCo-Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer
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Payal ChaudhariCo-Founder & Chief Administrative Officer
Experience
- Kirenaga PartnersFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2013 — presentOrlando, Florida, United States
- Northwestern UniversityChair, Northwestern University Wildcat Athletic Venture Enterprises (NU/WAVE)current2026 — present
- Northwestern UniversityBoard Member, Northwestern University Wildcat Athletic Venture Enterprises (NU/WAVE)2018 — 2026
- Hawthorn AeroDirectorcurrent2018 — presentMiamisburg, OH
- Censys Technologies CorporationDirectorcurrent2020 — presentDaytona Beach, Florida, United States
- 4mativ TechnologiesDirectorcurrent2019 — present
- Violet DefenseDirector2020 — 2023Orlando, Florida, United States
- Advisor EngineCo-Founder and Director2015 — 2020New York, NY
- Credit SuisseCOO, Sales and Client Management - Securities Division2010 — 2013
- Citadel Solutions LLCHead of Investor Relations2008 — 2009
- Citadel Solutions LLCDirector, Account Management2007 — 2009
- Bear StearnsManaging Director2002 — 2007
- Precision Plating CompanyDirector of Operations1995 — 2000
Colleagues at Kirenaga Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Scalzo?
- Founder of Kirenaga in 2013 and Managing Partner; previously held senior operations roles at Credit Suisse, Citadel Solutions, and Bear Stearns. Holds engineering degrees and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School.
- Where does David Scalzo work?
- David Scalzo is Managing Partner at Kirenaga Partners and Board director at Censys Technologies.
- What check size does David Scalzo write?
- David Scalzo typically writes checks of $1M – $3M.
- Where did David Scalzo go to school?
- David Scalzo studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (MBA, Analytical Finance); London Business School (MBA Exchange Program); Illinois Institute of Technology (MS, Manufacturing Engineering).
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