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Richard Kenny

InvestorFounder

Venture Partner at Genoa Ventures · Indirect Manager at FCRE Arabella, LLC · Indirect Manager at FCRE Arabella, LLC · Indirect Manager at FCRE SOTO, LLC

Berkeley, California

Writes $250K – $10M checks · typically $2M

FoundedFCRE Arabella, LLCFCRE SOTO, LLC

About

Richard Kenny pairs Oxford-trained enzyme bioengineering expertise with hands-on experience scaling AlgaPrime DHA at Solazyme, operating as both founder and venture partner who applies lessons from industrial biotech commercialization.

Invests in

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTechHealthtechMedical Devices

Indirect Manager at FCRE Arabella, LLC

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In turn, Richard can intro founders to FCRE Arabella, LLC's investors below.

FCRE Arabella, LLC's investors · 1

Genoa VenturesSan Francisco · since 2024

Indirect Manager at FCRE Arabella, LLC

Intro paths

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In turn, Richard can intro founders to FCRE Arabella, LLC's investors below.

FCRE Arabella, LLC's investors · 1

Genoa VenturesSan Francisco · since 2024

Indirect Manager at FCRE SOTO, LLC

Intro paths

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In turn, Richard can intro founders to FCRE SOTO, LLC's investors below.

FCRE SOTO, LLC's investors · 1

Genoa VenturesSan Francisco · since 2024

Experience

  1. Hawkwood BiotechFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Genoa VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  3. Redux BioChief Executive Officercurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  4. iMicrobes (Industrial Microbes, Inc.)Chief Financial Officer2019 — 2024San Francisco Bay Area
  5. ZwitterCoBoard Observer2022 — 2024
  6. Bond Pet FoodsBoard Member2019 — 2023Boulder, Colorado, United States
  7. Solazyme, Inc.Director, Business Development2011 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
  8. Deutsche NumisManager - Investment Banking2004 — 2009London Area, United Kingdom

Education

  1. University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of BusinessMBA, Finance
  2. University of OxfordMChem, Chemistry & Biochemistry
  3. Winchester College(High School)

Skills & more

Valuation8Business Development9Financial Modeling10Mergers & Acquisitions9Corporate Finance6Start-ups5Strategy8
  • Level 4: Diploma — WSET

From Richard's professional profile.

Deals · 2

FCRE SOTO, LLCBoard seat

via Genoa Ventures · filed Mar 2024 · $3.1M raise

FCRE Arabella, LLCBoard seat

via Genoa Ventures · filed Mar 2024 · $6M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at Genoa Ventures

Alexandra de Paz
Associate at Genoa Ventures
Bill Hyun
Venture Partner at Genoa Ventures
Jenny Rooke
Managing Director at Genoa Ventures
Landon Merrill
Partner at Genoa Ventures
Tony Day
Venture Partner at Genoa Ventures
Vikram Chaudhery
President & COO at GENERAL INCEPTION

Network1

Bill Hyun
Venture Partner at Genoa Ventures

Investors connected to Richard in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Richard Kenny work?
Richard Kenny is Venture Partner at Genoa Ventures and Indirect Manager at FCRE Arabella, LLC and Indirect Manager at FCRE Arabella, LLC and Indirect Manager at FCRE SOTO, LLC.
What does Richard Kenny invest in?
Richard Kenny invests in AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
What check size does Richard Kenny write?
Richard Kenny typically writes checks of $250K – $10M.
What companies did Richard Kenny found?
Richard Kenny founded FCRE Arabella, LLC, FCRE SOTO, LLC.

Founder mafias

University of Oxford mafia288

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Reid HoffmanM.St.Founded Manas AI +1Gabriel PereyraDropped outFounded HarveyBrent HobermanMaster of Arts - MAFounded Founders Pledge +3William GuttmanM.PhilFounded CurvePoint +3Kevin HartzMstFounded Eventbrite +2Max AhrensMaster of Philosophy - MPhilFounded Maihem +2

+ 281 more

University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business mafia117

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Ivan ZhouBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Decagon +2Keith LendenMBAFounded Boundless Bio +2Jay ParrishMBAFounded ROME Therapeutics +1Nanxi LiuFounded Nanoly Bioscience +1Patrick SigristVenture Capital Executive ProgramFounded IORQ +1Victor HoBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Fivestars +1

+ 110 more

Winchester College mafia6

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Ali AfsharPhysicsFounded MytosAreg NzsdejanHigh SchoolFounded CardamonFelipe Jin LiFounded DenkiChristopher KongHigh SchoolFounded CorveraHemang RishiHigh SchoolFounded Observe

ZwitterCo mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Jason PontinBoard ChairFounded Totus Medicines

Same school

Also attended University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business583

Mark FiorentinoInvestor at Index VenturesRishi ModiInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Yibo NianInvestment Director at Intel CapitalZhenyu TangInvestment Director at Intel CapitalHariFellow at Clear VenturesDennisDirector of Trading at Pantera Capital

+ 577 more

Also attended University of Oxford953

Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockMichael MoritzFormer Partner at Sequoia Capital; Senior Adviser at Sequoia HeritageBrad GerstnerFounder & CEO of Altimeter CapitalGabriel PereyraCo-founder & President of HarveyDominic JacquessonInvestor at Index VenturesErin Price-WrightInvestor at Index Ventures

+ 947 more

Also attended Winchester College15

Alex LimInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Brinton HooverAssociate, Investment Team at Runway Growth CapitalTavraj BangaPartner, Co-Head of Climate Investments at Helios Digital VenturesJon WrightPartner at JamJar InvestmentsHugo SeverInvestment & Value Creation Vice President at Apex CapitalRoger BlottPartner at FRC FUND MANAGEMENT S.À R.L.

+ 9 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Hawkwood Biotech2

Landon SteeleAdvisor at RiSC Capital CorpTony DayVenture Partner at Genoa Ventures

Also worked at ZwitterCo3

Jason PontinGeneral Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)Josh GoldmanPartner at Norwest Venture PartnersPhuc TruongInvestor at TBD Angels

Also worked at Bond Pet Foods2

Landon MerrillPartner at Genoa VenturesTony DayVenture Partner at Genoa Ventures

Also worked at Solazyme, Inc.3

Andrew ChungInvestor at 1955 CapitalRussell SproleFounder and Managing Partner at Virta VenturesTony DayVenture Partner at Genoa Ventures