Kristian Kemppainen
InvestorVice President, Business Development at Gallant Capital
Los Angeles, California, United States
About
Business development professional responsible for sourcing and assessing investment opportunities, with prior roles at OpenGate Capital, Vaquero Capital, and White Oak Global Advisors, holding a BS in International Business from Northeastern University.
Experience
- Gallant CapitalVice President - Business Developmentcurrent2024 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- OpenGate CapitalSenior Associate - Originations2022 — 2024Los Angeles, California, United States
- OpenGate CapitalAssociate - Originations2021 — 2022Los Angeles, California, United States
- Vaquero CapitalAssociate - Business Development2019 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
- White Oak Global Advisors, LLCAnalyst - Originations2017 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
- CartaAccount Manager - Investor Services2017San Francisco Bay Area
- London Venture PartnersVenture Capital Intern2016London Area, United Kingdom
- M Capital Group (MCG)Investment Banking Summer Analyst2016London Area, United Kingdom
- Harvard Management CompanyPrivate Equity Intern2015Greater Boston
- MFS Investment ManagementFund Treasury Financial Reporting Co-op2014Greater Boston
- Chestnut Hill RealtyInvestments and Acquisitions Intern2013Greater Boston
- Boardwalk PropertiesSales and Leasing Agent2013Greater Boston
Education
- Northeastern UniversityBachelor of Science (B.S.), International Business2012 — 2016
- Lancaster UniversityStudy Abroad Program | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - European Management2015
- Community School of NaplesHigh School Diploma2006 — 2012
Skills & more
Teamwork8Leadership6Analysis4Investments16Entrepreneurship11Real Estate7Finance6Financial Analysis5Private Equity4Venture Capital4Research2Financial Modeling2
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Data AnalysisCredit AnalysisFinancial StatementsMicrosoft WordPowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeSPSSMicrosoft PowerPointLanguages English · Finnish · Spanish
From Kristian's professional profile.
Colleagues at Gallant Capital
Anthony Guagliano
Partner at Gallant Capital
Becky Porter
Office Manager / Administrative Assistant at Gallant Capital
Billie Jo Nutter
Operating Advisor at Gallant Capital
Brad Nii
Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets at Gallant Capital
Cameron Ro
Associate, Business Development at Gallant Capital
Chris
Investment Professional at Gallant Capital
Christopher Suen
Managing Director at Gallant Capital
Dan Johnson
Principal at Gallant Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Kristian Kemppainen work?
- Kristian Kemppainen is Vice President, Business Development at Gallant Capital.
Same school
Also attended Northeastern University259
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Also attended Lancaster University57
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Also attended Community School of Naples2
Shared employers
Also worked at OpenGate Capital8
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Also worked at Vaquero Capital1
Also worked at Carta64
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Also worked at Harvard Management Company8
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