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Jeffrey Klunzinger

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Board director at Arzeda

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $1M – $2M checks · typically $1.5M

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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 · 13

Circulate CapitalSingaporeContinental Grain CompanyNew York · since 2024Department of Agriculture (USDA)Department of Defensesince 2022Department of EnergyWashington · since 2015Fall Line CapitalSan Mateo · since 2024Lewis & Clark AgriFoodSt. Louis · $2M – $10M checks · since 2024National Science FoundationAlexandria · since 2011OS FundPark Ridge · $1M – $2M checks · since 2017Sofinnova PartnersParis · $540K – $27M checks · since 2024Sustainable Conversion VenturesSun Lakes · since 2017Universal Materials IncubatorWRF CapitalSeattle · $100K – $2M checks · since 2017

Co-founders at Arzeda

AZAlexandre Zanghellini
Alexandre ZanghelliniCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
EAEric Althoff
Eric AlthoffExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
DBDavid Baker
David BakerCo-founder and Scientific Advisor

Experience

  1. Awaken CapitalFounder and General Partnercurrent2023 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  2. ArzedaBoard Membercurrent2017 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
  3. NuMat Technologies, Inc.Board Membercurrent2016 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  4. OS FundCo-Founder & General Partner2013 — 2022www.osfund.co
  5. Pre®Chairman Of The Board2015 — 2021Chicago, Illinois, United States
  6. West Family Investments, LLCCFO2007 — 2014
  7. Ernst & YoungPrivate Client Services2000 — 2007

Skills & more

Financial Modeling18Finance4Asset Management1Financial Analysis12Due Diligence10Private Equity5Hedge Funds1Corporate Finance1Valuation3Investments3Mergers & Acquisitions2Strategic Planning6
+3 moreAnalysisManagementStrategy

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Investments

Investor

ArzedaLygos

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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.
What companies has Jeffrey Klunzinger invested in?
Investments tracked here include Arzeda, Lygos.
Where did Jeffrey Klunzinger go to school?
Jeffrey Klunzinger studied at Michigan State University.

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