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Stephen Renfro

Investor

Partner and Chief Operations Officer at Optum Ventures

Boston, Massachusetts

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Partner and COO overseeing financial, legal, and operational functions, and a founding team member of the firm. Began his career in Transaction Advisory Services at Ernst & Young and has spent over 15 years working with venture-backed companies.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaS

Experience

  1. Optum VenturesPartner & COOcurrent2017 — presentGreater Boston
  2. LynxBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
  3. Fuze HealthBoard Membercurrent2020 — presentCounty Dublin, Ireland
  4. VimBoard Membercurrent2018 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  5. Sitka, Inc.Board Observer2020 — 2023San Francisco, California, United States
  6. AbleTo Inc.Board Observer2018 — 2019New York, New York, United States
  7. EYManager2014 — 2015Greater Boston
  8. Leerink PartnersInvestment Banking2013 — 2014Greater Boston
  9. RockPort Capital PartnersAnalyst2011 — 2013Greater Boston
  10. EYAnalyst2008 — 2011Greater Boston

Skills & more

Financial Modeling22Valuation8Financial Analysis17Corporate Finance1Business Valuation2Financial Statement Analysis1Microsoft Excel4DCFInvestments3Venture Capital16Finance1Due Diligence
+1 moreManagement

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Colleagues at Optum Ventures

Alex Accardi
Administrative Assistant at Optum Ventures
Anna Reilly
Associate at Optum Ventures
Austin Martin
Vice President at Optum Ventures
Bailey Summerfield
Associate, Portfolio Finance at Optum Ventures
Bobby Butler
Manager, Accounting and Tax at Optum Ventures
Brian Lafond
Manager, Portfolio Finance at Optum Ventures
Courtney Good
Senior Associate at Optum Ventures
David Blitzer
Founder and Managing Partner at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

Frequently asked questions

Who is Stephen Renfro?
Partner and COO overseeing financial, legal, and operational functions, and a founding team member of the firm. Began his career in Transaction Advisory Services at Ernst & Young and has spent over 15 years working with venture-backed companies.
Where does Stephen Renfro work?
Stephen Renfro is Partner and Chief Operations Officer at Optum Ventures.
What does Stephen Renfro invest in?
Stephen Renfro invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Healthtech, Medical Devices, SaaS.
What check size does Stephen Renfro write?
Stephen Renfro typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Stephen Renfro go to school?
Stephen Renfro studied at Boston College (Bachelor's Degree, Management. Concentrations: Finance & Accounting).

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