Jeffrey Klunzinger
Board director at Arzeda
Chicago, Illinois
Writes $1M – $2M checks · typically $1.5M
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Marc A. SingerunlockedJeffrey: together at Numat Technologies (2018–2026)
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Jeffrey: together at OS Fund
Jeffrey: together at Numat Technologies
About
Jeff Klunzinger, a former family-office CFO and CPA who led West Family Investments through difficult financial periods, focuses on deeptech science and has repeatedly backed enzyme-engineering firms Arzeda and Lygos.
Invests in
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTechHealthtechNew Materials
Board director at Arzeda
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Arzeda's investors · 10
Circulate CapitalSingaporeDepartment of Agriculture (USDA)Department of Defensesince 2022Department of EnergyWashington · since 2015Fall Line CapitalSan FranciscoNational Science FoundationAlexandria · since 2011OS FundPark Ridge · $1M – $2M checksSofinnova PartnersParis · $540K – $27M checksSustainable Conversion VenturesSun LakesUniversal Materials Incubator
Co-founders at Arzeda
AZ

Alexandre ZanghelliniCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
EA

Eric AlthoffExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
DB

David Baker
Experience
- Awaken CapitalFounder and General Partnercurrent2023 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
- ArzedaBoard Membercurrent2017 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- NuMat Technologies, Inc.Board Membercurrent2016 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
- OS FundCo-Founder & General Partner2013 — 2022www.osfund.co
- Pre®Chairman Of The Board2015 — 2021Chicago, Illinois, United States
- West Family Investments, LLCCFO2007 — 2014
- Ernst & YoungPrivate Client Services2000 — 2007
Skills & more
Financial Modeling18Finance4Asset Management1Financial Analysis12Due Diligence10Private Equity5Hedge Funds1Corporate Finance1Valuation3Investments3Mergers & Acquisitions2Strategic Planning6
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jeffrey Klunzinger?
- Jeff Klunzinger, a former family-office CFO and CPA who led West Family Investments through difficult financial periods, focuses on deeptech science and has repeatedly backed enzyme-engineering firms Arzeda and Lygos.
- Where does Jeffrey Klunzinger work?
- Jeffrey Klunzinger is Board director at Arzeda.
- What does Jeffrey Klunzinger invest in?
- Jeffrey Klunzinger invests in AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, FoodTech, Healthtech, New Materials.
- What check size does Jeffrey Klunzinger write?
- Jeffrey Klunzinger typically writes checks of $1M – $2M.
- Where did Jeffrey Klunzinger go to school?
- Jeffrey Klunzinger studied at Michigan State University.
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