Laura Boyd
InvestorPrincipal, Head of M&A & Capital Markets at Norwest Venture Partners
Palo Alto, California
Writes $1M – $30M checks · typically $12.5M
About
Laura Boyd joined Norwest in 2019, where she leads the firm's M&A and capital markets functions and, as part of the Portfolio Success team, provides advisory support to portfolio companies. Before Norwest, she worked as an investment banker at Harris Williams, Morgan Keegan, and UBS, concentrating on technology and consumer M&A along with private placements and structured derivative financings. She holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Haverford College and the London School of Economics.
Experience
- NorwestPrincipal, Head of M&A and Corporate Developmentcurrent2019 — presentPalo Alto, CA
- BULLITCo-Founder & President2015 — 2018Palo Alto, CA
- Harris WilliamsVice President2012 — 2014San Francisco
- Morgan KeeganVice President2008 — 2012San Francisco, CA
- UBSAssociate2007 — 2008London, Greater London, United Kingdom
- UBSAnalyst2005 — 2007San Francisco, California
Education
- Haverford CollegeBachelor's degree, Economics
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)Economics
Skills & more
Investment Banking7Mergers & Acquisitions17Corporate Finance11Private Placements3Valuation4Mergers1LBO3Capital Markets2M&A experience1Private Equity6Corporate Development1Venture Capital1
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EquitiesFinancial AnalysisFinancial ModelingHedge FundsInvestmentsFrom Laura's professional profile.
Colleagues at Norwest Venture Partners
Brian Matesic
Principal at Norwest Venture Partners
Brian Moon
Investor at Norwest Venture Partners
Casper de Clercq
General Partner at Norwest Venture Partners
Chris Sondej
Vice President at Norwest Venture Partners
Christopher Scullin
Partner at Norwest Venture Partners
Connor Pike
Vice President at Norwest Venture Partners
David Zilberman
General Partner at Norwest Venture Partners
Dror Nahumi
Managing Partner at Norwest Venture Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Laura Boyd work?
- Laura Boyd is Principal, Head of M&A & Capital Markets at Norwest Venture Partners.
- What check size does Laura Boyd write?
- Laura Boyd typically writes checks of $1M – $30M.
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Shared employers
Also worked at Harris Williams24
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