Larry Bettino

Larry Bettino is a prominent venture capitalist and private equity investor, currently serving as the Chairman at Astia, an organization dedicated to supporting women-led startups. With over 35 years of experience in technology-based investments, he has played a significant role in mentoring and funding entrepreneurs, particularly women, in the venture capital landscape.

Professional Background::

• Investment Experience: Bettino has invested more than $1 billion across various private equity and venture capital transactions, focusing on sectors such as software, cloud computing, data management, and mobility.1
• Leadership Roles: He has held key positions in several firms, including Managing Director at Warburg Pincus and Co-Founder at Baker Capital. His expertise extends to business plan development and sales strategy.1
• Board Memberships: Throughout his career, Bettino has been actively involved as a board member for numerous companies ranging from startups to established firms with revenues in the hundreds of millions.12

Education:: Larry Bettino earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from Harvard Business School.1

Current Role at Astia:: As Chairman of Astia, Bettino is instrumental in advocating for gender equity in venture capital. Under his leadership, Astia aims to address the gender imbalance in funding by providing resources and support to women entrepreneurs.23

Bettino resides in Bronxville, New York, with his family.1