Ira Simkhovitch

Overview

Ira Simkhovitch is a Managing Director at Industry Ventures [1][3]. Simkhovitch holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology [8] and an MBA from Columbia Business School [7]. Prior to joining Industry Ventures in June 2014 [3], Simkhovitch worked as an Investment Analyst at Commonfund Capital from August 2007 to June 2010 [5], then as an Investment Associate at The Carlyle Group/AlpInvest Partners from July 2010 to July 2012 [4]. Simkhovitch also worked as a Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton from August 2006 to August 2007 [6]. As of January 2026, Simkhovitch holds a concurrent position as Managing Director at Goldman Sachs [2].

Career history

1. Managing DirectorJan 2026 to presentGoldman Sachs
2. Managing DirectorJun 2014 to presentIndustry Ventures
3. TCInvestment AssociateJul 2010 to Jul 2012The Carlyle Group/AlpInvest Partners
4. CCInvestment AnalystAug 2007 to Jun 2010Commonfund Capital
5. ConsultantAug 2006 to Aug 2007Booz Allen Hamilton

Education

1. Master of Business Administration (MBA)2012 - 2014Columbia Business School
2. BS, Civil Engineering2002 - 2006Massachusetts Institute of Technology