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Martin Babinec

Investor

Co-Founder, UpVentures Holdings at UpVentures Capital

Utica, New York

Writes $50K – $500K checks · typically $150K

Find your path to Martin

38 people in our graph share verified history with Martin — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Jenn Kranz GuillenunlockedMartin: together at Trinet (2018–2020)
×5Martin: together at Trinet
×3Martin: together at Upstate Venture Connect
×3Martin: together at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

About

Martin Babinec is founder and managing partner of UpVentures Holdings. He previously founded TriNet Group, Inc., which listed on the NYSE under the ticker TNET, serving as CEO from 1988 to 2008 and remaining on the board until his retirement in 2022. His work spans social impact initiatives, startup ecosystems, technology investing, community development, and democratic reform.

Experience

  1. UpVentures HoldingsFounder / Managing Partnercurrent2021 — presentLittle Falls, New York, United States
  2. UpVentures CapitalFounder / Managing Partnercurrent2013 — presentLittle Falls, New York, United States
  3. Endeavor Northeast USBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
  4. Unite NYFounder / Directorcurrent2021 — present
  5. Rock City CentreFounder/Ownercurrent2021 — presentLittle Falls, New York, United States
  6. More Good JobsAuthor/Community Foundercurrent2020 — present
  7. Upstate Venture ConnectFounder/Directorcurrent2010 — present
  8. Entrepreneurs Across BordersFounder / Chairmancurrent2018 — presentUtica-Rome Area
  9. TriNetBoard Member2010 — 2022
  10. TriNetChairman2008 — 2010
  11. TriNetFounder & CEO1988 — 2008San Leandro, California, United States
  12. Upstate Jobs PartyFounder2016 — 2021
  13. StartFast Venture AcceleratorCo-Founder and Chairman2012 — 2021
  14. IntroNetFounder & Chairman2013 — 2018Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
  15. Babinec For CongressIndependent Candidate U.S. Congress NY 22nd District2016Little Falls, New York, United States

Skills & more

Team Leadership23Management41Strategy66Leadership70Strategic Planning43Insurance9Venture Capital77Entrepreneurship99Start-ups99B2B12Public Relations7SaaS12
+12 moreMergers & AcquisitionsHuman ResourcesBusiness StrategyMarketingProgram ManagementOutsourcingPrivate EquityStrategic PartnershipsProduct ManagementEnterprise SoftwareSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Nonprofits

From Martin's professional profile.

Colleagues at UpVentures Capital

Amy Lindner
UpMobility Foundation at UpVentures Capital
Andrea Babinec
UpMobility Foundation at UpVentures Capital
Anthony Thomas
Unite NY Executive Director at UpVentures Capital
Chris Cochran
Entrepreneurs Across Borders at UpVentures Capital
Cindy Sideris
Upstate Venture Connect at UpVentures Capital
Dean Gaylord
UpVentures Hospitality at UpVentures Capital
Frank Herringshaw
UpVentures Hospitality at UpVentures Capital
Hailee Greene
Upstate Venture Connect at UpVentures Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Martin Babinec?
Martin Babinec is founder and managing partner of UpVentures Holdings. He previously founded TriNet Group, Inc., which listed on the NYSE under the ticker TNET, serving as CEO from 1988 to 2008 and remaining on the board until his retirement in 2022. His work spans social impact initiatives, startup ecosystems, technology investing, community development, and democratic reform.
Where does Martin Babinec work?
Martin Babinec is Co-Founder, UpVentures Holdings at UpVentures Capital.
What check size does Martin Babinec write?
Martin Babinec typically writes checks of $50K – $500K.
Where did Martin Babinec go to school?
Martin Babinec studied at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration); Little Falls High School.

Founder mafias

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Linsey CovertBachelor of ScienceFounded TEAMology Education

UpVentures Capital mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Mary Lou HerringshawUpVentures HoldingsFounded Trinet

Same school

Also attended Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania6

Rebekka CoakleyMarketing & Communications Manager at The Innovation SpaceKelci JonesMarketing/Investor Relations at VaranaRavi DankanikoteChief Growth Officer at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)Nhan ChungAVP, Infrastructure Operations at Clayton Dubilier & RiceGregory SoederPartner / Head of Portfolio Strategy at Brigade Capital ManagementLinsey CovertFounder at TEAMology Education

Shared employers

Also worked at Rock City Centre2

Michael SciottiInvestor at UpVentures CapitalDean GaylordUpVentures Hospitality at UpVentures Capital

Also worked at Entrepreneurs Across Borders2

Nasir AliGeneral Partner at StartFast VenturesMichael SciottiInvestor at UpVentures Capital