Cynthia Kueppers
Partner at Novo Holdings
New York, New York
Overview
Work Experience
Partner
2024 - Current
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
River Stone is a private investment firm founded in 2000.
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
ZX Ventures is a venture capital fund (backed by Anheuser-Busch InBev) focused on innovation in/around the beverage category.
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.
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
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.
Board Observer
2018 - 2020
Seed/Series A investor and board observer for mobile mechanic start-up.
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.
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