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201 people in our graph share verified history with Kate — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Ric FentonunlockedKate: together at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (1993–1995)
Kate: together at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
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Kate: together at Jellyvision
About
Kate Winkler is a three-time CEO of private equity-backed companies, including a three-year tenure at Ruby, an Updata portfolio company acquired by a strategic buyer in 2022. Over a 25-year career in technology, she spent a decade as a technology investment banker, working with more than 75 companies. Her areas of expertise include technology-enabled business solutions, high-growth business models, and complex M&A.
Experience
- Updata PartnersOperating Partnercurrent2023 — presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
- MD IntegrationsBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentDenver, Colorado, United States
- SheerIDBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentPortland, Oregon, United States
- LegitScriptBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentPortland, Oregon, United States
- JellyvisionBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
- Teen Kitchen ProjectBoard Member2018 — 2024Santa Cruz, California, United States
- RubyChief Executive Officer2019 — 2023Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
- Piper JaffrayManaging Director - Technology Banking & Co-Head of HR Software Practice2018 — 2019San Francisco
- Houlihan LokeyDirector - Technology, Media and Telecom Group2014 — 2018San Francisco
- ArchPoint PartnersDirector2010 — 2014San Francisco, CA
- Jentro Technologies GmbHCEO2007 — 2010Munich, Germany
- CenterPost CommunicationsCEO2004 — 2007Chicago, IL
Skills & more
Board Advisory ServicesDirectorshipBoard Level2Board Administration1Strategy28SaaS22E-commerce19Business Development18Business Strategy17Mergers & Acquisitions17Start-ups11Mobile Applications7
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Product ManagementCorporate DevelopmentCompetitive AnalysisMergersPrivate EquityInvestment BankingAnalysisBusiness Analysis- QuantumShift — University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
- Project Management Professional (PMP) — Project Management Institute
- FINRA Series 7, 63, 79 — FINRA
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — AICPA
From Kate's professional profile.
Colleagues at Updata Partners
Alex Phelan
Principal at Updata Partners
Alex Pinchev
Operating Advisor at Updata Partners
Barry Goldsmith
Operating Partner at Updata Partners
Braden Snyder
General Partner at Updata Partners
Carter Griffin
General Partner at Updata Partners
Chris Cook
Operating Advisor at Updata Partners
Daniel Anstandig
Operating Advisor at Updata Partners
Derek Langone
Operating Advisor at Updata Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kate Winkler?
- Kate Winkler is a three-time CEO of private equity-backed companies, including a three-year tenure at Ruby, an Updata portfolio company acquired by a strategic buyer in 2022. Over a 25-year career in technology, she spent a decade as a technology investment banker, working with more than 75 companies. Her areas of expertise include technology-enabled business solutions, high-growth business models, and complex M&A.
- Where does Kate Winkler work?
- Kate Winkler is Operating Partner at Updata Partners.
- Where did Kate Winkler go to school?
- Kate Winkler studied at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (BBA, Accounting and Finance).
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Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business545
Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaTige SavageCo-founder at RevolutionWendy XiaoPartner at NorthzoneRob LawrenceSenior Finance Associate at GreycroftHyun KooPartner at March Capital PartnersRichard GuVice President at March Capital Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at SheerID7
Brad WiskirchenInvestor at EPIC VENTURESErik BensonManaging Director at Voyager CapitalDiane FraimanManaging Director at Voyager CapitalNitin RaiFounder & Managing Partner at Elevate CapitalDavid ShearCo-founder & President at sheer-idJohn EwertExecutive Officer at Eclypsium
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Also worked at Jellyvision6
Also worked at Piper Jaffray97
Kelly O'KaneInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Jay W. SchmelterCo-founder of RiverVest Venture Partners, funding and founding life science companiesRose LaiSenior Executive Assistant at Illumina VenturesSafa RashtchyManaging Partner at Think+ Ventures Management, LlcSunil ChhayaFounder at Kearny JacksonJames HerbertVenture Partner at Navitas Capital
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Also worked at Houlihan Lokey186
Richard GuVice President at March Capital PartnersGrace ChenVP of Finance at Sierra VenturesJason KwonPrincipal at Marlin Equity PartnersSahib GillAssociate at Marlin Equity PartnersJim BarsnessInvestor at FortySix Venture CapitalHelen LinInvestor at At One Ventures
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