Katie Palencsar
InvestorManaging Director, Female Innovators Lab Fund, Global Head of Venture Studio at Anthemis Venture
New York, New York
Writes $400K – $1M checks · typically $700K
About
Katie Palencsar is a founder who sold a data SaaS, leads a ~$50M fund described as the largest early-stage women's fintech fund, and applies a venture-studio, hands-on support model.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechInsurTechPropTech
Experience
- StarmoireCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2025 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- Generation Guest GroupCo-Foundercurrent2024 — present
- Material Ventures GroupFounder2024 — 2025New York, New York, United States
- Anthemis GroupPartner2019 — 2024
- New Matriarch, LLCFounder2018 — 2019New York City Metropolitan Area
- Certica SolutionsChief Solutions Strategist, Executive Team2017 — 2018
- Unbound ConceptsCEO & Founder2012 — 2017
- The Johns Hopkins UniversityCenter for Talented Youth; Instructor, Curriculum Development2010 — 2012Baltimore, MD
- Savannah Country Day SchoolEducator2008 — 2010
- New York City Department of EducationEducator2006 — 2008
Education
- Drexel UniversityM.S., Instruction
- Point Park UniversityB.A., Theater Arts
Skills & more
Fundraising36E-Learning40Grant Writing24Strategic Alliances5Teaching13Curriculum Design26Training15Staff Development6Blogging3K-121Program Development2Coaching2
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ResearchSocial MediaWorkshop FacilitationLeadership DevelopmentCurriculum DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipHigher EducationStart-upsPublic SpeakingManagementLeadershipTeam LeadershipFrom Katie's professional profile.
Colleagues at Anthemis Venture
Ahmed Al-Darwish
Venture Partner at Anthemis Venture
Alex Corbett
Investor at Anthemis Venture
Alexander Mayall
Investment Principal at Anthemis Venture
Ali Geramian
Partner at Anthemis Venture
Amy Nauiokas
Founder, Group CEO and General Partner at Anthemis Venture
Antoine Ayoub
Investor at Anthemis Venture
Briana van Strijp
Investor at Anthemis Venture
Bukie Adebo Umeano
Investment Principal at Anthemis Venture
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Katie Palencsar work?
- Katie Palencsar is Managing Director, Female Innovators Lab Fund, Global Head of Venture Studio at Anthemis Venture.
- What does Katie Palencsar invest in?
- Katie Palencsar invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, InsurTech, PropTech.
- What check size does Katie Palencsar write?
- Katie Palencsar typically writes checks of $400K – $1M.
Founder mafias
Drexel University mafia8
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Stefan Seltz-AxmacherBSBAFounded Polymath Robotics +1John PribisBSFounded Apriori BioGabe HorwitzBachelor of Science - BSFounded eqtbleDileep ThazhmonM.S./B.S.Founded JeevesIan EavesMaster’s DegreeFounded GraiTushar SoniBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Glide
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Anthemis Venture mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Drexel University57
AdamAdvisor at Clear VenturesJesse MiddletonGeneral Partner at Flybridge Capital PartnersNabil UllahAssociate at Osage University PartnersVictoria LewisVenture Professional at Medical Excellence CapitalEliza DragomirSenior Analyst at SKY VCMarcie ReillyChief Growth Officer at The Innovation Space
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Also attended Point Park University2
Shared employers
Also worked at Starmoire1
Also worked at Anthemis Group42
Ruth Foxe BladerInvestor at Citrine VenturePerry BlacherPartner at Augmentum FintechMichael JoycePrincipal at Isomer CapitalSean ParkFounder, Group CIO and General Partner at Anthemis VentureAmy NauiokasFounder, Group CEO and General Partner at Anthemis VentureNaoshir VachhaGroup General Counsel and Managing Partner at Anthemis Venture
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Also worked at New York City Department of Education14
Stephanie VolkVice President, Platform at Ironspring VentureEthan KurzweilInvestor at ChemistryJustin KazmarkInvestor at TMV LogisticsSoenda HowellPartner at Charter School Growth FundAaron WalkerSteward at Gratitude RailroadAaronHead of Programme, Education at Deep Science Ventures
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