Section Partners

Thrilled to see many of our portfolio companies make the Forbes 2024 Cloud100 List! Congrats to Automattic, Benchling, Dialpad, Grammarly and Notion. https://lnkd.in/etRHGNfs list.

We enjoyed having Matthew Jedwab and Jaehyun Lim with us this summer. Terrific summer interns! Best of luck back at Michigan and Notre Dame this fall!

We are hiring an Analyst! The Analyst will be an integral member of our investment team and will support deal execution, sourcing, diligence, analysis, research, and modeling. Additional responsibilities include operational and administrative tasks. We are seeking self-starters with an interest in venture capital and financial markets, a passion for technology, and an eagerness to learn. Strong analytical skills, relatable prior work experience and the ability to think critically and creatively are paramount. Knowledge of financial modeling and an understanding of financial statements is required. The Analyst role will provide an opportunity for learning, hands-on mentoring and growth in a dynamic team environment.  As part of the recruiting process, candidates will be evaluated on their verbal, written and analytical skills. The position is full time and on site at our Palo Alto, California office. Compensation will consist of a base salary and a performance-based bonus. Responsibilities ●      Support all phases of deal sourcing and execution ●      Perform due diligence on venture-backed, pre-IPO technology companies ●      Prepare and maintain valuation and financial models ●      Create investment memos and other presentation materials ●      Maintain internal deal and investor databases  ●      Create analyses on our portfolio and the broader market ●      Work on projects in operations, fundraising, marketing and events Qualifications ●      Ability to work independently ●      Analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, curious and organized ●      1-3 years relevant work experience in finance, investing and/or technology ●      Experience building valuation models and analyzing financial statements ●      Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in finance or technology ●      Passion for technology and financial markets ●      Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills ●      Proficiency with powerpoint, excel and the google workspace  ●      Authorized to work permanently in the U.S. To apply, send your one-page resume with cover email to: recruiting@sectionpartners.com with your name in the subject line [e.g. Last Name, First Name – Analyst candidate] by July 19, 2024. Please note: this is not an internship position; we are seeking college graduates with work experience who can begin as soon as possible.

We are hiring an Analyst! The Analyst will be an integral member of our investment team and will support deal execution, sourcing, diligence, analysis, research, and modeling. Additional responsibilities include operational and administrative tasks. We are seeking self-starters with an interest in venture capital and financial markets, a passion for technology, and an eagerness to learn. Strong analytical skills, relatable prior work experience and the ability to think critically and creatively are paramount. Knowledge of financial modeling and an understanding of financial statements is required. The Analyst role will provide an opportunity for learning, hands-on mentoring and growth in a dynamic team environment.  As part of the recruiting process, candidates will be evaluated on their verbal, written and analytical skills. The position is full time and on site at our Palo Alto, California office. Compensation will consist of a base salary and a performance-based bonus. Responsibilities ●      Support all phases of deal sourcing and execution ●      Perform due diligence on venture-backed, pre-IPO technology companies ●      Prepare and maintain valuation and financial models ●      Create investment memos and other presentation materials ●      Maintain internal deal and investor databases  ●      Create analyses on our portfolio and the broader market ●      Work on projects in operations, fundraising, marketing and events Qualifications ●      Ability to work independently ●      Analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, curious and organized ●      1-3 years relevant work experience in finance, investing and/or technology ●      Experience building valuation models and analyzing financial statements ●      Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in finance or technology ●      Passion for technology and financial markets ●      Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills ●      Proficiency with powerpoint, excel and the google workspace  ●      Authorized to work permanently in the U.S. To apply, send your one-page resume with cover email to: recruiting@sectionpartners.com with your name in the subject line [e.g. Last Name, First Name – Analyst candidate] by July 19, 2024. Please note: this is not an internship position; we are seeking college graduates with work experience who can begin as soon as possible.

Thrilled for our portfolio company Rubrik on their IPO!

Great post on venture liquidity optimism by our colleague Dave Crowder.

Fresh off our 10 year firm celebration in Park City! We share the same excitement about our business as we did when we launched in 2014. The financial markets have changed, but entrepreneurs are still creating great companies, and founders and shareholders continue to seek liquidity solutions from us. Over the past decade, our team has grown, we now have offices on both coasts, and we manage over $570MM. We are proud of the 250+ transactions we've done, but even more proud of the relationships we've built along the way. Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership!

Thrilled to announce Ryan Randall, CFA, Partner, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer at Section Partners, as a featured speaker at the upcoming LPGP Connect CFO/COO Private Debt event in Los Angeles on March 21, 2024. Ryan Randall, CFA has been involved in the broader financial services industry for over 25 years, including 10+ years in the investment management industry and brings financial and operating experience in venture-backed financial technology companies. He joined SP as the Chief Financial Officer and a Partner in 2020 and is also the Chief Compliance Officer.Prior to joining Section Partners, Randall was a member of the Venture Capital Group at the J.P. Morgan Private Bank, the Head of Capital Markets at Point and the Chief Financial Officer at Upstart. Prior to Upstart, Ryan was an Investment Officer at the Fairfax County Retirement Systems and before that spent nine years with different hedge funds including Passport Capital. Ryan holds a BA in Political Science from UCLA, the CFA charter and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive). Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of finance. Register now: https://lnkd.in/d65cSwQF #LPGPConnect #FinanceLeadership #RyanRandallSpeaker #SectionPartnersInsights #LosAngeles2024Event #CFOCOOConference #ComplianceStrategies #IndustryInnovations #NetworkingExcellence #Event2024 #SaveTheDate

Delighted to introduce Dave Crowder, Managing Partner at Section Partners, as a featured speaker at the LPGP Connect Private Debt event in Los Angeles on March 20, 2024. Dave Crowder has been involved in Silicon Valley finance as an investment banker and venture capitalist for over 30 years. For the past decade, he has led Section Partners, a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, CA. After graduating from the University of Utah, Dave began his career as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs in New York City. After Goldman and Harvard Business School, Dave headed west in 1993 to join Montgomery Securities, where he ultimately managed the Software and Internet Group in the Investment Banking division . After Montgomery was acquired, he was a founding Partner at Thomas Weisel Partners (TWP) and a Partner in the Technology Investment Banking group . In 2000, Dave co-founded Thomas Weisel Venture Partners (TWVP), which he built and managed over 10 years while investing in early-stage technology companies. In 2014, leveraging his experience in investment banking, venture capital and technology, Dave co-founded Section Partners, a late-stage venture firm that provides financing solutions to venture-backed companies, founders, and executives. Section Partners is thriving under Dave's leadership, with over $550 million of assets under management. During his career, Dave has served on several boards of directors for software and Internet companies and been involved as a banker or investor in over 70 companies that have completed IPOs. Join us for an in-depth exploration of private debt strategies and industry dynamics. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dj3-K5ZJ #LPGPConnect #PrivateDebtLeadership #DaveCrowderSpeaker #SectionPartnersInsights #FinanceInnovation #LosAngeles2024Event #NetworkingExcellence #ExpertPerspectives #Event2024 #SaveTheDate

We share the same excitement about our business as we did when we launched in 2014. The financial markets have changed, but entrepreneurs are still creating great companies, and founders and shareholders continue to seek liquidity solutions from us. Over the past decade, our team has grown, we now have offices on both coasts, and we manage over $570MM. We are proud of the 250+ transactions we've done, but even more proud of the relationships we've built along the way. Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership.