Centana Growth Partners
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Growth · 11 people tracked
Team · 11 people
from the firm's websiteMatthew Alfieri is a Partner at Centana Growth Partners since 2017 with experience investing in financial technology and enterprise software. Previously, he spent nine years at Goldman Sachs as a Vice President on the Principal Strategic Investments team and as an investment banker, where he led eight investments including Barefoot Networks and Unbound Tech. He holds a BA in Business Administration from the University at Albany and has been recognized multiple times as a top growth investor.
Vice President on the investment team who joined Centana in 2021. Previously worked as a Senior Consultant at Oliver Wyman's Financial Services practice focusing on commercial due diligence and post-deal growth, with earlier internship experience at JPMorgan Chase and UBS Financial Services. Cornell University graduate with a degree in Applied Economics and Management.
What they invest in
from 6 of 44 portfolio companiesFintech ×5Enterprise Software ×3Healthtech ×2HR Tech ×2SaaS ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Consumer ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 44 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA retirement plan solutions platform that integrates with HR systems to automate workflows and provide comprehensive retirement benefits management for employers, employees, and financial advisors.
401GO provides 401(k) plan administration and record-keeping services for small businesses, offering a curated selection of investment funds across bonds, equities, target-date portfolios, and sector-focused options. The platform features an automated portfolio builder to help participants select investments aligned with their retirement goals and risk tolerance.
FintechHR TechSaaS
Dan BeckNate BeckJared Porter
Provides an innovative end-to-end, multi-asset execution management system (EMS) purpose-built for fixed income and over-the-counter (OTC) security traders.
Benepass provides flexible benefits platforms that enable employers to offer personalized, choice-based employee benefits aligned with company values and DEI initiatives. The platform helps companies strengthen employer branding and support employee wellness across diverse workforce needs.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSNew York City, US
Jaclyn Chen(Founder)inMark Fischer(Founder)inKabir Soorya(Founder)in
Sayari provides forensic investigation services using corporate records, trade data, and network analysis to uncover hidden risk networks across sanctions evasion, financial crime, counternarcotics, and adversary operations for law enforcement and government clients.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechLegalTech
Tava Health provides a platform connecting patients to mental health therapists with scheduling and practice management tools for providers. The service targets patients, employers offering mental health benefits, and mental health providers seeking practice management solutions.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechMental Health
The Helper Bees provides a platform that connects older adults and their families with information, tools, and in-home care services to support independent aging at home. It serves older adults, family caregivers, health plans, insurers, and service providers across the senior care ecosystem.
B2B MarketplacesFintechHealthtechInsurTechMarketplacesWellness & FitnessAustin, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Centana Growth Partners invest at?
- Centana Growth Partners invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Centana Growth Partners's typical check size?
- Centana Growth Partners typically writes checks of $10M – $50M.
- What sectors does Centana Growth Partners focus on?
- Centana Growth Partners focuses on Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
- Where is Centana Growth Partners located?
- Centana Growth Partners is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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