KM

Kelsey Morgan Pasqualichio

Investing in the future | PE & VC

United States

Work Experience

  • Mentor in Residence

    2025

    - Mentor in Residence for Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures - Judge for the Louis B. Thalheimer Translational Research Fund which provides seed funding for vital proof-of-concept and validation studies of valuable technologies at Johns Hopkins University

  • Board Member & Founding Team

    2021

    The HBCU Founders Initiative provides funding, resources and a vast network committed to supporting diverse founders on their entrepreneurial journey. HBCUFI is backed by partners including Blackstone, Microsoft, the Walton Family Foundation, Costco, Ford, the Skoll Foundation and Cooley among others.

  • Venture Partner

    2015

  • Managing Partner

    2015 - 2016

    As a founding team member, I launched the NYC office, helped spearhead the first fund, led investments for NYC and the Bay Area, and built a coalition of 150+ technologists, operators and investors who served as venture partners.

2022 - 2024

  • Investment Partner

    2022 - 2024

    Downing Capital is a long-term, engaged investor who works alongside executive teams through subsequent fundraising rounds and eventual exit.

2016 - 2022

  • Co-Founder, Investor

    2016 - 2022

    Nex Cubed operates as an investor and innovation partner, collaborating with entrepreneurs, corporations, universities and governments. Leveraging its global platform, which encompasses Sway Ventures (VC) and Material Capital Partners (private equity), Nex Cubed has become a leader in early-stage investing, innovation, and acceleration. The portfolio includes over 75 investments and an international network of corporate partners, strategic operators and seasoned investors. The portfolio companies have an aggregate value in the billions of dollars. In September 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury recognized Nex Cubed in an announcement showcasing the growth of small business and entrepreneurship.

2013 - 2015

  • Director

    2013 - 2015

2011 - 2013

  • Director, Global M&A and Corporate Development

    2011 - 2013

2010 - 2010

  • Senior Associate - Growth Capital Investments

    2010 - 2010

2007 - 2009

  • U.S. Buyout Associate

    2007 - 2009

2005 - 2007

  • Investment Banking Analyst

    2005 - 2007