Thomas Wisniewski

Managing Partner at Newark Venture Partners with extensive experience in venture capital and consulting.

Thomas Wisniewski is a prominent venture capitalist serving as the Managing Partner at Newark Venture Partners (NVP), a venture capital firm based in Newark, NJ. He co-founded NVP in 2016, which focuses on investing in B2B software startups across various sectors, including HealthTech and FinTech. The firm has raised over $130 million and aims to foster local tech ecosystems while driving economic benefits to Newark.1 5

Professional Background

Wisniewski has an extensive background in investment and management consulting. Prior to his role at NVP, he held various senior positions, including:

Managing Director at RosePaul Investments, where he has been active since 2009, focusing on seed-stage investments in technology-driven startups.
Director at Paragon Partners, providing investment banking and advisory services.
Partner at Baldwin Bell Green, a management consulting firm, and CEO of HorizonLive, where he led significant company expansions.

His early career included roles at Morgan Stanley and as a founding member of the Mitchell Madison Group, a management consulting firm that grew significantly under his leadership.1 3 4

Education

Wisniewski holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Philosophy from Clark University and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.1 3

Community Engagement and Mentorship

In addition to his investment work, Wisniewski is actively involved in mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and serves on the board of New York Angels, an early-stage investment group. He is known for his commitment to fostering collaboration within the venture capital and tech ecosystems.2 3 4

Highlights

Oct 3 · PR Web

Brick City Startup Riskcast Solutions Provides 'Software for Hardhats' - PR Web

Aug 15 · PR Web

Social Marketplace Mobile App Claim it! Goes National After $2.5M Seed Round - PR Web

Experience

Managing Partner at Newark Venture Partners (October 2014 - Present)

Managing Director at RosePaul Investments (May 2009 - Present), Director at Paragon Partners (February 2006 - Present), Member at NY Angels (2007 - January 2023), Partner at Baldwin Bell Green (January 2008 - May 2011), Consultant at Universal American (January 2009 - January 2010), Consultant at Tudor (2007), Head of Field Operations and VP Strategy at Intellirisk Management Corp (July 2003 - January 2006), Consultant at PRG-Schultz (2006), Principal at Opera Solutions (April 2002 - June 2003), CEO at HorizonLive (October 2000 - March 2002), Partner at Mitchell Madison Group (1993 - 2000), Associate at Morgan Stanley (September 1987 - May 1991)

Education

MBA in General Management from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth (1991 - 1993), MBA in Business from Dartmouth College (1991 - 1993), BA in Physics and Philosophy from Clark University (1983 - 1987)