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Cerberus Ventures

Cerberus Ventures, based in New York, backs Seed to Series B deep tech, infrastructure, and climate startups, can lead rounds, and invests in firms like Ansa Biotechnologies.

WebsitePortfolioPitch pageTeam page
Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsYes
FocusDeep tech, Dev tools and infra, Climate
Latest fundn/a
Investing team9 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Cerberus Ventures

9 people on the investing team, 5 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Chenny Zhang
Chenny ZhangManaging DirectorShe previously worked at In-Q-Tel and the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Board.
Dave LoBosco
Dave LoBoscoManaging DirectorHe previously worked at Orbital Sciences as Chief Engineer and holds degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Michael Rolnick
Michael RolnickSenior Managing DirectorHe previously led Chain Bridge I and held roles at ComVentures, E*TRADE, News Corp, PlayStudios, and Unifi Labs.
Morgan Mahlock
Morgan MahlockManaging DirectorShe previously worked as an investor at In Q Tel.
Sarah Istel
Sarah IstelManaging DirectorShe previously served as Deputy General Counsel and Bio & Energy Tech Lead for the U.S.
Laura BocekVice President
Aidan Bruno
Aidan BrunoAnalystHe previously worked at Rho Capital Partners, Tracera, and a biotech lab, and graduated from Princeton University.
Josh Heatley
Josh HeatleyAnalystHe previously worked at a startup for nearly two years and interned with Cerberus's Private Equity team.
Chris Darby
Chris DarbyGlobal HeadHe previously led several software and security companies, including Sarvega, @stake, and Interpath Communications.

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Notable investments

Ansa BiotechnologiesNudge SecurityLayup PartsLightsynq

In their words

Home | Cerberus VenturesCerberus Ventures backs the challengers pioneering consequential capabilities to transform society for the better.www.cerberus-ventures.com
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Questions

What stage does Cerberus Ventures invest in?

Cerberus Ventures reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does Cerberus Ventures invest?

Cerberus Ventures has not reported a check size.

Does Cerberus Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Cerberus Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Cerberus Ventures?

Chenny Zhang (Managing Director), Dave LoBosco (Managing Director), Michael Rolnick (Senior Managing Director), Morgan Mahlock (Managing Director), Sarah Istel (Managing Director).

Is Cerberus Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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