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Kelsey Proffitt

Kelsey Proffitt

Portfolio Success & Business Development professional in European VC

Germany
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Joined January 2026
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Summary

International and cross-cultural background shaped by academic and professional experiences across the United States, Germany, South Korea, and France. speedinvest
Early-career experience in finance and wealth advisory, including analyst responsibilities at BlackRock and client-facing financial representative work at Northwestern Mutual. sec+1
Venture-focused portfolio support and value creation work: supports founders, corporate LPs and internal teams in European early-stage VC contexts (UVC Partners, Speedinvest Portfolio Success). speedinvest
Engages in personal development outside work—learning German, outdoor activities like hiking, and crafts such as knitting—indicating a balance of professional mobility and grounded personal interests. speedinvest+1

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Learning German, hiking, knitting, and reading. speedinvest+1