About
Vinny Beranek combines a Cambridge PhD in molecular biology with Bain Private Equity experience, uniquely applying technical expertise and investment rigor to platform technologies spanning molecular biology and climate solutions.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
BiotechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareHealthtech
Experience
- Engine VenturesPartnercurrent2025 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Engine VenturesPrincipal2023 — 2025Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Engine VenturesDirector of Research and Analytics2021 — 2023Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Bain & CompanyPrivate Equity Group2019 — 2021Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Skills & more
Languages Czech · English · German
From Vinny's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
AnthologyBexorgKano TherapeuticsMatrisome BioOverview EnergyTerragia
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at The Engine Ventures
Alaina Hartnett
Associate at The Engine Ventures
Ann DeWitt
General Partner at The Engine Ventures
Bettina Metais
Vice President of Investor Relations & Operations at The Engine Ventures
Colleen Calhoun
Investor at BURNT ISLAND VENTURES
Dan Resnicow
Operating Partner at The Engine Ventures
Darby Dunn
Executive in Residence at The Engine Ventures
David Bradwell
Operating Partner at The Engine Ventures
Deepa Rao
Associate at The Engine Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Vinny Beranek?
- Vinny Beranek combines a Cambridge PhD in molecular biology with Bain Private Equity experience, uniquely applying technical expertise and investment rigor to platform technologies spanning molecular biology and climate solutions.
- Where does Vinny Beranek work?
- Vinny Beranek is Partner at The Engine Ventures.
- What does Vinny Beranek invest in?
- Vinny Beranek invests in Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Healthtech.
- What boards does Vinny Beranek sit on?
- Vinny Beranek holds tracked board seats at Anthology, Bexorg, Kano Therapeutics, Matrisome Bio, Overview Energy, Terragia.
- Where did Vinny Beranek go to school?
- Vinny Beranek studied at University of Cambridge (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Molecular Biology); Georgia Institute of Technology (Master of Science (MSc), Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering); Czech Technical University in Prague (Bachelor of Science - BS, Biomedical/Medical Engineering).
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Also attended University of Cambridge893
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Also attended Georgia Institute of Technology346
Brando De CourtenData Engineer at P101 VenturesTom DyalCo-Founder at Redpoint VenturesWouter Van de PutteInvestment Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersWill McGinnisEntrepreneur and data science executive working at the intersection of AI/ML, technology, and business strategyJaya GuptaInvestor at Foundation CapitalJames WangGeneral Partner at Creative Ventures
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Also attended Czech Technical University in Prague20
Flore BelmansAnalyst at Heran PartnersPedro Castel-BrancoPrincipal at Armilar Venture PartnersJorge MartínezPartner at Axon Partners GroupRadek BulaVenture Technologist at MitonCLukas HurychPartner at Credo VenturesMichal TaborskyPartner at Reflex Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Engine Ventures25
Colleen CalhounInvestor at BURNT ISLAND VENTURESKatie RaeCEO and Managing Partner at The Engine VenturesReed SturtevantGeneral Partner at The Engine VenturesAnn DeWittGeneral Partner at The Engine VenturesMichael KearneyGeneral Partner at The Engine VenturesRachel FieldSenior Associate at The Engine Ventures
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Also worked at Bain & Company751
Steve JurvetsonCo-founder of Future VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGTheresia GouwFounding Partner at Acrew CapitalZach PerretCo-founder & CEO of Plaid; co-founder of MischiefWilliam HockeyCo-founder of Plaid; founder & CEO of ColumnJulie YangVice President at Investcorp
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