Stephen Renfro
InvestorPartner at Optum Ventures
Boston, Massachusetts
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
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About
Stephen Renfro is a Partner and COO who applies a transaction advisory background to early-stage healthcare investing, leading operations and portfolio support while shaping the fund's strategy since near inception.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaS
Experience
- Optum VenturesPartner & COOcurrent2017 β presentGreater Boston
- LynxBoard Membercurrent2021 β presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
- Fuze HealthBoard Membercurrent2020 β presentCounty Dublin, Ireland
- VimBoard Membercurrent2018 β presentNew York, New York, United States
- Sitka, Inc.Board Observer2020 β 2023San Francisco, California, United States
- AbleTo Inc.Board Observer2018 β 2019New York, New York, United States
- EYManager2014 β 2015Greater Boston
- Leerink PartnersInvestment Banking2013 β 2014Greater Boston
- RockPort Capital PartnersAnalyst2011 β 2013Greater Boston
- EYAnalyst2008 β 2011Greater Boston
Skills & more
Financial Modeling22Valuation8Financial Analysis17Corporate Finance1Business Valuation2Financial Statement Analysis1Microsoft Excel4DCFInvestments3Venture Capital16Finance1Due Diligence
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ManagementFrom Stephen's professional profile.
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?
- Stephen Renfro is a Partner and COO who applies a transaction advisory background to early-stage healthcare investing, leading operations and portfolio support while shaping the fund's strategy since near inception.
- Where does Stephen Renfro work?
- Stephen Renfro is Partner 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 β $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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Shared employers
Also worked at Fuze Health2
Also worked at Vim8
Nigel CarrDirector at Acario InnovationCarl TremblayOperating Partner at Shine CapitalRichard LungenGeneral Partner at HC9 VenturesTal MorgensternPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersA.G. BreitensteinHealthcare Advisor at Define VenturesCaleagh CreechInvestor at NEXT PLAY CAPITAL
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Also worked at EY1,927
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Also worked at Leerink Partners25
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