About
John Delfino joined TCV in 2014 as General Counsel, handling deal structuring and execution, portfolio matters, and legal/operational functions, with over 15 years advising private equity firms and corporate clients. He previously worked at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP on M&A, leveraged buyouts, co-investments, and securities matters. He holds a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross and a J.D./M.B.A. from Santa Clara University.
Beyond investing
- Education
- Studied at College of the Holy Cross (B.A., Economics and Accounting) Studied at Santa Clara University (J.D./M.B.A.)
- Hobbies
- John Delfino enjoys golfing, cooking, and running after his sons. He has an eclectic taste in music and enjoys jukeboxes.
- Family
- He has sons.
From published sources — common ground for a warm intro.
Experience
- TCVPartner - General Counselcurrent2014 — present
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPCorporate Associate2006 — 2014
Skills & more
Corporate Law13Mergers & Acquisitions9Corporate Governance9Private Equity8Securities Regulation6Contract Negotiation5Investment Management2IPOLegal ComplianceAlternative AssetsHedge FundsGrowth Capital
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Venture CapitalStrategyFrom John's professional profile.
Colleagues at TCV
Aaron Ford
Partner, Data Intelligence Group at TCV
Alex Flor
Associate at TCV
Alexander Wortmann
Partner at TCV
Amol Helekar
General Partner at TCV
Amy Bohutinsky
Operating Partner at TCV
Andrea Cambria
Principal, Head of Valuation at TCV
Anita Pramoda
Executive Advisor at TCV
Arianne Balducci
Head of People at TCV
Frequently asked questions
- Who is John Delfino?
- John Delfino joined TCV in 2014 as General Counsel, handling deal structuring and execution, portfolio matters, and legal/operational functions, with over 15 years advising private equity firms and corporate clients. He previously worked at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP on M&A, leveraged buyouts, co-investments, and securities matters. He holds a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross and a J.D./M.B.A. from Santa Clara University.
- Where does John Delfino work?
- John Delfino is Partner, General Counsel at TCV.
- Where did John Delfino go to school?
- John Delfino studied at Santa Clara University School of Law (Doctor of Law (JD)); Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); College of the Holy Cross (B.A., Economics/Accounting).
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Shared employers
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