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Sarah Kunst
Managing Director at Cleo Capital
United States
Overview
Sarah Kunst is the Managing Director at Cleo Capital, investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups with notable investments in companies like Groq and Falconx. She has a strong background in venture capital, having previously worked at Bumble, Apple, and Chanel, and is known for her contributions to the startup ecosystem, particularly in the areas of fundraising and brand development.
Sarah Kunst's career highlights include her role as a Senior Advisor at Bumble and her founding of Proday, showcasing her expertise in early-stage startups and digital strategy. As the Managing Director at Cleo Capital, she focuses on investing in diverse founders and companies in sectors like Retail, FinTech, and Consumer Internet, further solidifying her impact in the venture capital industry.
Work Experience
Managing Director
2018 - Current
Cleo Capital is a venture capital company that focuses on making investments in early-stage and expanding start-up businesses.
Contributing Editor
2015 - 2022
For women of power, purpose, and style.
Senior Advisor
2018 - 2019
Board Member
2017 - 2019
CEO & Founder
2015 - 2018
Board Member
2017 - 2018
Sequoia Capital Scout
2018 - 2018
Angel investing in founders changing the world.
Founding Member
2017 - 2018
Investor Board Member
2013 - 2018
VFA is a program for young, talented grads to spend two years in the trenches of a start-up with the goal that these graduates will become socialized and mobilized as entrepreneurs moving forward.
Partner
2014 - 2015