About
Craig Such has more than 15 years of experience in venture investing and technology-focused corporate finance, where his work covers sourcing opportunities, investment due diligence, and portfolio management. He began making secondary direct investments in 2004 at Lake Street Capital, and previously spent five years in Sun Microsystems' Corporate Development Group helping manage its $600 million venture fund, following earlier roles in investment banking and corporate finance advisory. He holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a BS from the University of Arizona.
Experience
- Stratim Capital, LLCPartnercurrent2010 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Lake Street Capital, LLCPartnercurrent2004 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Sun MicrosystemsCorporate Development Manager2000 — 2004
- Van Kasper & CompanyAssociate1998 — 2000
- Delotte & ToucheCorporate Finance Consultant1996 — 1998
- GATX CapitalPortfolio Analyst/Accountant1992 — 1994
Education
- Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of BusinessMBA, Finance & Strategy1994 — 1996
- University of ArizonaBachelor of Science, Finance and Accounting1988 — 1992
Skills & more
Venture investingCorporate Finance12Venture Capital26Business Strategy4Strategy DevelopmentCustomer RelationsPrivate Equity19Valuation13Investments5Start-ups5Strategic Planning3Strategy11
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Mergers & AcquisitionsFinanceInvestment BankingPortfolio ManagementCorporate DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisFinancial StructuringLBOIPOCustomer ServiceCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)- Certificate of Completion in Computer Science — National Technological University
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Same school
Also attended Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business52
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Also attended University of Arizona73
Tom KalinskeInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersEmily FritzePartner at The Westly GroupLaura SageDirector, Marketing & Investor Relations at Windham Capital PartnersDylan TaylorSSV II Investment Committee at Seraphim SpaceRay CostantiniVenture Partner at Suncoast VenturesDr. Julie PullenChief Scientist and Partner at Cerulean Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Stratim Capital, LLC2
Also worked at Sun Microsystems116
Garry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorGlen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalPatrik BackmanGeneral Partner at OpenOceanDeny KhoungPortfolio Support at 8VCZack UrlockerInvestor at Index VenturesNick CheethamGTM and Culture Expert at Notion Capital
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