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Quinn Cornelius

Investor

Investor at Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Bethesda

Writes $500K – $50M checks · typically $25M

About

Quinn Cornelius is a Senior Director of Strategic Investments at Gates Ventures, where he has worked since 2018. His background includes experience in private equity and venture capital. At Gates Ventures, he has focused on strategic investment initiatives, including work with Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

Experience

  1. Gates VenturesSenior Director, Strategic Investmentscurrent2018 — presentWashington D.C. Metro Area
  2. Self-employedCornelius Capital -- Independent Consultant2017 — 2018Bethesda
  3. BMGI (Investment office for the Gates Foundation and the Gates family)Senior Investment Professional - Private Assets2008 — 2017Kirkland, WA
  4. Allied CapitalPrivate Equity Senior Associate2003 — 2006Washington, DC
  5. Wachovia SecuritiesInvestment Banking Analyst2000 — 2002Richmond, VA

Education

  1. Duke University - The Fuqua School of BusinessMBA2006 — 2008
  2. University of RichmondBSBA, Business1996 — 2000

Skills & more

Private Equity1Investments1Financial Analysis1Due DiligenceManagement
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder — CFA Institute

From Quinn's professional profile.

Colleagues at Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Adam Wallen
Investor at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Alice Jackson
Head of Grid Modeling at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira
Investor at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Ashley Grosh
Head of Discovery at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Ben Gaddy
Breakthrough Energy Discovery at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Bhargavi Chevva
Investor at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Bill Gates
Founder at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Brenda Haendler
Breakthrough Energy Discovery at Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Where does Quinn Cornelius work?
Quinn Cornelius is Investor at Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
What check size does Quinn Cornelius write?
Quinn Cornelius typically writes checks of $500K – $50M.

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Shared employers

Also worked at Gates Ventures4

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