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Irene Susmano

Investor

Co-Founder at ARC VENTURES · Partner at Arcus Ventures · Associate at Health Catalyst Capital

New York, New York, United States

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Irene Susmano is Co-Founder of Arc Ventures and CIO/COO of The Arc Companies, having previously worked in banking, finance, real estate, and investment at Citibank and Banco Itau Europa. She focuses on the investment, diligence, and operations processes and co-chairs the firm's investment committee, with activity spanning the US, Israel, and Europe. She holds a BA in Economics from Northwestern University and a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.

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Sector Agnostic

Experience

  1. The Arc CompaniesChief Investment Officercurrent1997 — present
  2. Arc VenturesCo-Founding Partner, CIOcurrent2014 — present
  3. Banco Itau EuropaVice President1996 — 1997
  4. CitibankVice President1987 — 1996

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Irene Susmano?
Irene Susmano is Co-Founder of Arc Ventures and CIO/COO of The Arc Companies, having previously worked in banking, finance, real estate, and investment at Citibank and Banco Itau Europa. She focuses on the investment, diligence, and operations processes and co-chairs the firm's investment committee, with activity spanning the US, Israel, and Europe. She holds a BA in Economics from Northwestern University and a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.
Where does Irene Susmano work?
Irene Susmano is Co-Founder at ARC VENTURES.
What does Irene Susmano invest in?
Irene Susmano invests in Sector Agnostic.
What check size does Irene Susmano write?
Irene Susmano typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Irene Susmano go to school?
Irene Susmano studied at Columbia | SIPA (MIA, International Business & Finance); Christie's Education (Modern & Contemporary Art); Northwestern University (BA, Economics).

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