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Nick Beim

Nick Beim

Partner at VR Adviser, LLC

New York, NY , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
VenrockPartnerNov 2012 to Present
Early-stage venture investor in AI, fintech and defense
SylloBoard MemberOct 2025 to Present
AI-powered litigation platform
MomentInvestorApr 2023 to Present
Fixed income infrastructure for data, execution and strategy
VanillaBoard MemberAug 2021 to Present
Estate planning platform for financial advisors
Council on Foreign RelationsBoard MemberJul 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 IncBoard MemberMar 2020 to Present
Multi-tier, multi-factor third-party risk management platform
AltruistBoard MemberSep 2018 to Present
Digital investment and custodial platform for financial advisors
Percipient.aiBoard MemberFeb 2018 to Present
Visual intelligence platform for national and corporate security
OmbudBoard MemberDec 2017 to Present
AI copilot for revenue operations
Quiq IncorporatedBoard MemberJul 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

Marketing
Marketplaces
Venture Capital
Product Strategy
Microsoft Word
Business Model Innovation
Global Entrepreneurial Experience
Microsoft Office
Viral Marketing

Others at VR Adviser, LLC (15)

NameRoleLocation
Bob Kocher
Bob Kocher
PartnerPalo Alto, CA , United States
Brian Ascher
Brian Ascher
PartnerMenlo Park, CA , United States
Ethan Batraski
Ethan Batraski
PartnerCA , United States
Ken Greenberg
Ken Greenberg
PartnerNew York, NY , United States
Lesley Kelly
Lesley Kelly
Head TraderNew York, NY , United States
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Lisa Harris
PartnerRedmond, WA , United States
Mike Tyrrell
Mike Tyrrell
General PartnerCambridge, MA , United States
Andrew Gottesdiener
Andrew Gottesdiener
PartnerNew York, NY , United States
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Anthony Evnin
partnerNew York, NY , United States
Bryan Roberts
Bryan Roberts
PartnerPalo Alto, CA , United States
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