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David Scalzo

Director at PRISMA

Winter Park, Florida

Overview 

David Scalzo is the Founder and Managing Partner of Kirenaga Partners, an investment firm based in Bronxville, New York. With a background in finance and leadership roles at companies like Credit Suisse and Citadel Solutions LLC, he has successfully invested in companies like Censys Technologies at the Series A stage. Scalzo's career highlights include founding Kirenaga Partners and serving in leadership roles at reputable financial institutions, demonstrating a strong track record of successful investments and strategic decision-making in the FinTech sector. His investment in Censys Technologies at the Series A stage showcases his expertise in identifying and supporting promising startups.

Work Experience 

  • Founder and Managing Partner

    2013 - Current

  • Fund Advisor, Northwestern University Wildcat Athletic Venture Enterprise Fund (NU/WAVE)

    2018

  • Director

    2020

Censys Technologies develops remote sensing solutions for UAS service providers, enterprise organizations, and government entities.

Raised $11,950,000.00 from Collective Capital Ventures and Kirenaga Partners.

  • Director

    2019

4MATIV offers tech-enabled transportation management services for students.

Raised $250,000.00 from Newchip Accelerator.

  • Director

    2018

    Advanced Materials Manufacturing for Aerospace Industry

  • Director

    2020 - 2023

  • Co-Founder and Director

    2015 - 2020

    AdvisorEngine, a fintech platform, that helps financials advisors scale and grow their business was acquired by Franklin Templeton in May 2020.

AdvisorEngine is a next-generation wealth management platform for investment advisors to help grow their business.

Raised $54,305,022.00 from WisdomTree.

  • COO, Sales and Client Management - Securities Division

    2010 - 2013

    Securities Division encompasses all FI and EQ research/sales/trading/etc. As COO - Sales and Client Management, responsible for Sales Strategy, Client Profitability/Analytics, Sales Credit Governance, Sales IT Infrastructure, External Benchmarking, and Management Reporting. Partner with Desk Managers on strategies to improve client business. Support Key Account Management program. Chair - Hedge Fund Investment Committee.

Credit Suisse Group is a financial services company that advises clients in all aspects of finance.

  • Head of Investor Relations

    2008 - 2009

    Responsible for Investor Relations group, including Chicago and Bermuda offices. Group coordinates with investors; processes Subscription, Redemptions, Transfers, and Capital Calls; performs AML compliance checks; and provides monthly statements.

  • Director, Account Management

    2007 - 2009

    Primary liaison for COO/CFO at Hedge Fund Clients. Lead team of account managers. Provide Middle Office, Accounting, Investor, and Administration services.

  • Managing Director

    2002 - 2007

    Strategic Planning and Business Development for Equity Finance, Prime Brokerage and Global Clearing Services. Launched Investment Advisor Services Business and served as COO. Joined firm in CFO Leadership Development Program.

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