Jenna Abelli
InvestorPrincipal at Anzu Partners · Board director at Bioflyte
Boston, Massachusetts
Writes $3M – $15M checks · typically $8M
About
Jenna Abelli is a Principal at Anzu Partners, where she leads investment diligence and sourcing and supports portfolio companies on product strategy, commercialization, and business development. A chemical engineer by training, she focuses on next-generation chemicals, novel materials, and life sciences, and has led $30M in investments since joining in 2018. She previously worked as a Senior Product and Brand Manager at Cascade Maverik Lacrosse and managed tire and rubber compound development at Continental Tire in Germany, and holds a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University.
Invests in
BiotechMedical DevicesNew Materials
Board director at Bioflyte
Intro paths
In turn, Jenna can intro founders to Bioflyte's investors below.
Experience
- Anzu PartnersPrincipalcurrent2018 — presentGreater Boston
- ExOneBoard Member, ExOne Global Holdingscurrent2025 — present
- Sofregen Inc.Board Membercurrent2023 — present
- Sofregen Inc.CEO (Investor Secondment)2023 — 2025Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
- Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) | BioFabUSAAdvisory Board Membercurrent2023 — present
- BioFlyte, Inc.Board Member2022 — 2026
- CytoTronicsBoard Member2021 — 2026Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Cascade Maverik Lacrosse, LLCSenior Brand & Product Manager, Women's Lacrosse2014 — 2018Exeter, New Hampshire
- ContinentalProject Leader Tire Line Development2010 — 2014Hannover-Braunschweig-Göttingen-Wolfsburg Region
- U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyPhysical Science Technician2009 — 2010Boston, MA
Skills & more
Languages German · Portuguese · Spanish
- NACD Directorship Certification® — NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)
From Jenna's professional profile.
Deals · 2
SofregenLed round
via Anzu Partners
CytotronicsLed round
via Anzu Partners
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Board seats
Sources: the firm's website · SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at Anzu Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jenna Abelli?
- Jenna Abelli is a Principal at Anzu Partners, where she leads investment diligence and sourcing and supports portfolio companies on product strategy, commercialization, and business development. A chemical engineer by training, she focuses on next-generation chemicals, novel materials, and life sciences, and has led $30M in investments since joining in 2018. She previously worked as a Senior Product and Brand Manager at Cascade Maverik Lacrosse and managed tire and rubber compound development at Continental Tire in Germany, and holds a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University.
- Where does Jenna Abelli work?
- Jenna Abelli is Principal at Anzu Partners and Board director at Bioflyte.
- What does Jenna Abelli invest in?
- Jenna Abelli invests in Biotech, Medical Devices, New Materials.
- What check size does Jenna Abelli write?
- Jenna Abelli typically writes checks of $3M – $15M.
- What boards does Jenna Abelli sit on?
- Jenna Abelli holds tracked board seats at Bioflyte, Cytotronics.
- What companies has Jenna Abelli invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Cytotronics, Sofregen.
- Where did Jenna Abelli go to school?
- Jenna Abelli studied at Tufts University (Bachelors of Engineering, Chemical Engineering); University of Auckland (N/A, Chemical Engineering).
- Does Jenna Abelli lead rounds?
- Yes — Jenna Abelli has led 2 tracked investments.
