Riley Friedenberg

Riley Friedenberg currently serves as an Associate at Interlock Partners, a specialized early-stage venture capital firm. In his current role, he specializes in sourcing new investment opportunities, conducting comprehensive due diligence, and providing strategic support to the firm's growing roster of portfolio companies. Before joining Interlock Partners in a full-time capacity, he gained foundational venture capital experience through investment internships at KB Partners and Ecliptic Capital. Additionally, he completed an internship at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he further developed his expertise in early-stage startup evaluation. Friedenberg holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Philosophy, graduating with academic honors from the University of Chicago. His professional background centers entirely on early-stage venture capital, rigorous investment analysis, and comprehensive portfolio management.