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Barrett Thornton

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Vice President at Alignment Growth · Consultant at Nimble Ventures

Los Angeles, California, United States

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About

Barrett Thornton brings growth-stage expertise in media, entertainment and gaming plus early-stage AI, IoT and developer-tools experience, a bi-coastal LA–SF–NY network and VC/family-office links to institutional, flexible long-term capital.

Invests in

BiotechConsumerCrypto & Web3FintechHealthtech

Experience

  1. Alignment GrowthVice Presidentcurrent2025 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  2. Alignment GrowthAssociate2023 — 2024
  3. Nimble VenturesConsultantcurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  4. Nimble VenturesAssociate2020 — 2023San Francisco, California, United States
  5. D.A. Davidson CompaniesInvestment Banking Analyst2018 — 2020Orange County, California, United States
  6. University Growth FundVenture Capital Intern2017 — 2018San Diego, California, United States
  7. HAV Capital (Frontier Global Partners)Hedge Fund Intern2016La Jolla, CA

Skills & more

ResearchInvestment ResearchEquitiesHedge FundsFinancial ModelingSportsEmerging MarketsProject ManagementFundraisingMergers & AcquisitionsEvent PlanningCustomer Service
+10 moreSocial MediaTeamworkPublic SpeakingLeadershipManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficePowerPointOutlook

Languages English · Spanish

  • Series 63: Uniform Securities Agent State Law
  • Series 79: Investment Banking Representative — FINRA
  • MOS Excel Certified — Microsoft

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Barrett Thornton?
Barrett Thornton brings growth-stage expertise in media, entertainment and gaming plus early-stage AI, IoT and developer-tools experience, a bi-coastal LA–SF–NY network and VC/family-office links to institutional, flexible long-term capital.
Where does Barrett Thornton work?
Barrett Thornton is Vice President at Alignment Growth.
What does Barrett Thornton invest in?
Barrett Thornton invests in Biotech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Healthtech.
Where did Barrett Thornton go to school?
Barrett Thornton studied at University of San Diego (Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance); Laguna Beach High School.

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