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About
Nick Beim is a partner at Venrock, a leading venture capital firm based in New York City, where he has been since November 2012. In this role, he leads early-stage investments and serves on the boards of several innovative technology companies, guiding strategic direction and growth initiatives. His current board positions include Syllo (from October 2025) and Moment (from April 2023), reflecting his ongoing commitment to supporting high-impact startups.
Beim specializes in artificial intelligence, software, financial technology (fintech), and defense technology. He is recognized for his deep expertise in sectors such as AI-driven analytics, risk management, and digital investment platforms. His investment focus is on companies that leverage advanced technologies to solve complex problems and drive transformation across industries.
Prior to joining Venrock, Beim was a General Partner at Matrix Partners and held roles at Goldman Sachs and McKinsey & Company, where he worked in technology-focused groups. He holds a BA in philosophy from Stanford University and an MPhil in international relations from Oxford University, where he was a Marshall Scholar. Beim is also a board member of the Council on Foreign Relations and Endeavor, and has been recognized for his contributions to the venture capital industry, including leading investments in notable companies such as Dataminr, Rebellion Defense, and Altruist.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venrock | Partner | Nov 2012 to Present | Early-stage venture investor in AI, fintech and defense |
| Syllo | Board Member | Oct 2025 to Present | AI-powered litigation platform |
| Moment | Investor | Apr 2023 to Present | Fixed income infrastructure for data, execution and strategy |
| Vanilla | Board Member | Aug 2021 to Present | Estate planning platform for financial advisors |
| Council on Foreign Relations | Board Member | Jul 2020 to Present | Think tank dedicated to advancing public understanding of global issues and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. |
| Interos Inc | Board Member | Mar 2020 to Present | Multi-tier, multi-factor third-party risk management platform |
| Altruist | Board Member | Sep 2018 to Present | Digital investment and custodial platform for financial advisors |
| Percipient.ai | Board Member | Feb 2018 to Present | Visual intelligence platform for national and corporate security |
| Ombud | Board Member | Dec 2017 to Present | AI copilot for revenue operations |
| Quiq Incorporated | Board Member | Jul 2016 to Present | Agentic AI platform for customer experience |
Education
University of Oxford
1994 — 1996
Stanford University
1988 — 1993
Phillips Academy
1985 — 1988
Skills & Expertise
Others at VR Adviser, LLC (15)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Palo Alto, CA , United States | |
| Partner | Menlo Park, CA , United States | |
| Partner | CA , United States | |
| Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
| Head Trader | New York, NY , United States | |
L Lisa Harris | Partner | Redmond, WA , United States |
| General Partner | Cambridge, MA , United States | |
| Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
A Anthony Evnin | partner | New York, NY , United States |
| Partner | Palo Alto, CA , United States |
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