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Alyssa KolbunlockedDrew: together at Serra Ventures (2019–2026)
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About
Drew Beard is a Principal at Serra Ventures, where he began as an Associate and works on investment sourcing, due diligence, and supporting portfolio companies across the investment lifecycle. Before joining Serra, he worked in public accounting in Chicago and Champaign, focusing on private equity, venture capital, and agribusiness clients. He holds a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics and a Master's in Accounting from the University of Illinois, and is also a licensed pilot and flight instructor.
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Experience
- Serra Ventures, LLCPrincipalcurrent2026 — presentGreater Chicago Area
- Serra Ventures, LLCAssociate2023 — 2026Champaign, Illinois, United States
- Serra Ventures, LLCAnalyst2019 — 2023Champaign, Illinois, United States
Skills & more
Venture CapitalInvestment ResearchMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)AircraftFlight Training
- Commercial Aircraft Pilot — Federal Aviation Administration
- Aircraft Flight Instructor — Federal Aviation Administration
From Drew's professional profile.
Colleagues at Serra Ventures
Alain Goubau
Advisor at Serra Ventures
Alyssa Kolb
Investor at Serra Ventures
Bob Easter
Advisor at Serra Ventures
Chris Harbourt
Advisor at Serra Ventures
Dave Hoogmoed
Advisor at Serra Ventures
David Hodge
Venture Partner at Serra Ventures
Dennis Beard
Managing Partner at Serra Ventures
Eric Wilson
Partner at Serra Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Drew Beard?
- Drew Beard is a Principal at Serra Ventures, where he began as an Associate and works on investment sourcing, due diligence, and supporting portfolio companies across the investment lifecycle. Before joining Serra, he worked in public accounting in Chicago and Champaign, focusing on private equity, venture capital, and agribusiness clients. He holds a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics and a Master's in Accounting from the University of Illinois, and is also a licensed pilot and flight instructor.
- Where does Drew Beard work?
- Drew Beard is Principal at Serra Ventures.
- Where did Drew Beard go to school?
- Drew Beard studied at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Master's degree, Accountancy); University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Bachelor of Science - BS, Agricultural and Consumer Economics).
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