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Karl Beinkampen

Investor

Venture Partner at MassMutual Ventures

Boston, Massachusetts

Writes $1.5M – $100M checks · typically $3M

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About

Karl Beinkampen joined MassMutual Ventures in 2022 as a Managing Partner to launch the firm's Climate Technology Fund and became a Venture Partner of the Fund in 2024. He previously served as Head of MassMutual Investments Alternative Product, President of SVB Leerink Capital Partners, and President and CIO of Wilshire Private Markets, and spent 15 years at Morgan Stanley in its Alternative Investment Partners division. He holds an economics degree from Princeton University and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and is a CFA charterholder.

Invests in

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechCleantechClimate TechConstruction Tech

Experience

  1. MassMutual VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2024 — presentFlorida, United States
  2. MassMutual VenturesManaging Partner - Climate Technology Fund2022 — 2024Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  3. MassMutualHead of MassMutual Investment Alternatives Product2020 — 2022Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  4. SVB LeerinkPresident - SVB Leerink Capital2018 — 2019Greater Boston Area
  5. Wilshire AssociatesPresident and Chief Investment Officer - Private Markets Group2014 — 2018
  6. Wilshire AssociatesMember Board of Directors - Wilshire Associates Incorporated2014 — 2018Santa Monica, California, United States
  7. Wilshire AssociatesChief Investment Officer - Private Markets Group2010 — 2014Santa Monica, California, United States
  8. Morgan StanleyManaging Director1994 — 2009New York, NY and West Conshohocken, PA
  9. Scully Brothers & FossAssociate1989 — 1992
  10. Kidder PeabodyAnalyst1987 — 1989

Skills & more

Strategy6Alternative Investments40Private Equity30Investments21Due Diligence15Asset Management19Mutual Funds5Equities9Investment Banking7Finance6Fixed Income4Asset Allocation3
+3 moreVenture CapitalPortfolio ManagementValuation

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Investments

Investor

AeroShieldCultivoTransaera

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at MassMutual Ventures

Alix Brunet Nazir
Principal at MassMutual Ventures
Aram Ouligian
Senior Associate at MassMutual Ventures
Carlos Jo Loo
Senior Associate at MassMutual Ventures
Charles Svirk
Partner at MassMutual Ventures
Cheryl Teo
Associate at MassMutual Ventures
Doug Russell
Managing Partner at MassMutual Ventures
Eric Emmons
Managing Partner at MassMutual Ventures
Kara Burns
Senior Associate at MassMutual Ventures

Network2

Charles Svirk
Partner at MassMutual Ventures
Eric Emmons
Managing Partner at MassMutual Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Karl Beinkampen?
Karl Beinkampen joined MassMutual Ventures in 2022 as a Managing Partner to launch the firm's Climate Technology Fund and became a Venture Partner of the Fund in 2024. He previously served as Head of MassMutual Investments Alternative Product, President of SVB Leerink Capital Partners, and President and CIO of Wilshire Private Markets, and spent 15 years at Morgan Stanley in its Alternative Investment Partners division. He holds an economics degree from Princeton University and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and is a CFA charterholder.
Where does Karl Beinkampen work?
Karl Beinkampen is Venture Partner at MassMutual Ventures.
What does Karl Beinkampen invest in?
Karl Beinkampen invests in Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Construction Tech.
What check size does Karl Beinkampen write?
Karl Beinkampen typically writes checks of $1.5M – $100M.
What companies has Karl Beinkampen invested in?
Investments tracked here include AeroShield, Cultivo, Transaera.
Where did Karl Beinkampen go to school?
Karl Beinkampen studied at The Wharton School (MBA, Finance); Princeton University (AB, Economics); Tower Hill School.

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