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Cynthia Kueppers

Private Equity Investor | Board Member | Climate Impact | Decarbonization | Transportation & Infrastructure

New York, New York

Invests in

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Skills

Board Level
Director level
Climate Finance
Climate Tech
Board Governance
M&A Negotiations
Financial Structuring
Venture Capital
Investment Banking
Private Equity
Alternative Investments
Financial Modeling
Capital Markets
Entrepreneurship
Equities
Hedge Funds
Investments
Fixed Income
Series 63
Investment Management

Education

Work Experience

  • Partner

    2024

    Investing in planetary health to drive the green transition with a flexible approach and an ability to invest across all stages of company development

  • Managing Director

    2021 - 2024

    Senior private equity investment professional with a focus on decarbonization growth equity opportunities. Investing in companies post technology risk and at the inflection point of scale. Board roles included Anuvia Nutrients, TREX Group and Vemo

2021 - 2023

  • Valuation Committee - Independent Voting Member

    2021 - 2023

    Tasked with assessing and assigning periodic valuations to the private investments made by ZX ventures, the corporate venture arm of Anheuser-Busch

2012 - 2022

  • Member of the Board of Directors

    2012 - 2022

    Active board member, negotiated licensing partnership, address critical operating issues, evaluate strategic alternatives, and raised growth equity.

Family Office

2021 - 2022

  • Impact Investor

    2021 - 2022

    Pursuing catalytic and transformational investments that promote a just and sustainable world with focus on the intersection of climate and social justice

  • Volunteer

    2020 - 2021

    Co-lead fundraising initiatives for Clean Transportation sub-committee and drive grassroots organizing

2018 - 2020

  • Head of Venture Capital & Acquisitions

    2018 - 2020

    Responsible for venture capital investments across new mobility, fintech, electrification, smart city infrastructure, and IoT. Drove company transformation through control acquisitions, roll-up investments, and strategic partnerships. Advised A3 Labs’ innovation start-ups.

2018 - 2020

  • Board Observer

    2018 - 2020

    Seed/Series A investor and board observer for mobile mechanic start-up.

Veranda Venture Partners

2012 - 2018

  • Founder and Managing Partner

    2012 - 2018

    Founded and led climate impact private equity and advisory firm that invested in companies to drive venture level returns and improve environmental outcomes. Raised capital, originated investments and managed portfolio. Directed $20mm into early and growth stage companies across multiple sectors primarily in consumer services and technology enabled businesses.

2010 - 2012

  • Director | Transportation Investment Banking

    2010 - 2012

    Developed Barclays’ nascent transportation practice into full service industry vertical with over $20mm revenue; expanded focus to include logistics, short line rail, shipping, regional airlines and trucking