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Brian Best

Investor

Head of Brokerage at Dragon Capital

San Carlos, California, United States

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About

Brian Best leads Dragon Capital's Investment Banking Department, joining in 2006 after running his own corporate finance firm, Rubicon Capital. He has over 25 years of experience in investment banking and private equity, previously serving as a director at a major Ukrainian PE fund and spending three years at Lehman Brothers.

Invests in

Media & Entertainment

Experience

  1. Leader VenturesManaging Director2008 — 2021
  2. Western Technology InvestmentPartner1997 — 2007
  3. Western Technology InvestmentCFO1999 — 2004
  4. Ross Systems IncVarious Finance Positions1990 — 1994
  5. Ernst & YoungAccountant1988 — 1990

Skills & more

Venture Capital36Private Equity9Start-ups15Due Diligence7Corporate Development13Mergers3Entrepreneurship8Valuation5Business Strategy7Corporate Finance5Financial Modeling4Investments6
+7 moreBusiness DevelopmentRestructuringFinanceStart-up VenturesPortfolio ManagementMergersIPO

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Investments

Investor

Volia Cable

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Brian Best?
Brian Best leads Dragon Capital's Investment Banking Department, joining in 2006 after running his own corporate finance firm, Rubicon Capital. He has over 25 years of experience in investment banking and private equity, previously serving as a director at a major Ukrainian PE fund and spending three years at Lehman Brothers.
Where does Brian Best work?
Brian Best is Head of Brokerage at Dragon Capital.
What does Brian Best invest in?
Brian Best invests in Media & Entertainment.
What companies has Brian Best invested in?
Investments tracked here include Volia Cable.
Where did Brian Best go to school?
Brian Best studied at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (MBA); University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business (BS, Business); Redwood High.

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