Overview
Richie Chaikof is a Principal at Fin Capital[1], a position Chaikof has held since September 2025[2]. Previously, Chaikof spent nearly five years at Optum Ventures, serving as Principal from December 2020 to August 2025[3] and as Vice President from December 2019 to December 2020[4]. Chaikof's earlier venture capital experience includes work as an Associate at Bain Capital Ventures from February 2017 to December 2019[5]. Before transitioning to venture capital, Chaikof worked in investment banking, including as a Senior Analyst at Citigroup from June 2015 to February 2017[6] and as a Summer Analyst at Barclays in 2014[7]. Chaikof holds an Honors Business Administration degree with distinction from Ivey Business School at Western University, earned between 2011 and 2015[8].
Career history
- PrincipalSep 2025 to presentFin Capital
- PrincipalDec 2020 to Aug 2025Optum Ventures
- Vice PresidentDec 2019 to Dec 2020Optum Ventures
- AssociateFeb 2017 to Dec 2019Bain Capital Ventures
- Investment Banking Senior AnalystJun 2015 to Feb 2017Citigroup
- Investment Banking Summer AnalystJun 2014 to Aug 2014Barclays
Education
Honors Business Administration, With Distinction at Ivey Business School2011 - 2015Western University
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