Ryan Newson
InvestorAssociate at Morgan Creek Capital
Raleigh-Durham / Southeast US
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Joined in 2021, responsible for private equity and venture capital investments; previously interned with J.P. Morgan's Private Bank and Carolina Angel Network.
Experience
- Morgan Creek Capital Management, LLCPrincipal, Investment Team - PE/VCcurrent2023 — presentRaleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- Morgan Creek Capital Management, LLCSenior Associate, Investment Team - PE/VC2022 — 2023Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- Morgan Creek Capital Management, LLCAssociate, Investment Team - PE/VC2021 — 2022Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- Morgan Creek Capital Management, LLCMBA Intern, Investment Team - PE/VC2020 — 2021Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- UNC Kenan-Flagler Business SchoolCouncil Member, Investment Management Action Councilcurrent2024 — presentRaleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- Carolina Angel NetworkMBA Intern, Investment Team2020 — 2021Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- UNC Kenan-Flagler Business SchoolMBA Candidate2019 — 2021Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- J.P. MorganMBA Summer Associate2020New York City Metropolitan Area
- Index ExchangeManager of Private Marketplace, Business Development2018 — 2019New York City Metropolitan Area
- Index ExchangeSenior Associate, Business Development2017 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
- Index ExchangeAssociate, Business Development2015 — 2016New York City Metropolitan Area
- Index ExchangeIntern, Business Development2015New York City Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
World History6Geography3Leadership6Public Speaking7Community Outreach4Fundraising4Research4Microsoft Word2Event Planning3Teaching4Teamwork4Social Networking1
- CAIA Charterholder — CAIA Association
- Financial Development Program — Training The Street
- Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate — CAIA Association
- Bloomberg Market Concepts Certification — Bloomberg
- FactSet CORE Certification — FactSet
- CFA Institute Investment Foundations Certificate — CFA Institute
From Ryan's professional profile.
Colleagues at Morgan Creek Capital
Andrew Schmeelk
Senior Advisor at Morgan Creek Capital
Ashley Britton
Investor Relations Analyst at Morgan Creek Capital
Axe Wu
Senior Associate (Private Assets) at Morgan Creek Capital
Christopher Arnold
Managing Director at Morgan Creek Capital
Cory Lester
Managing Director (Public Assets) at Morgan Creek Capital
Dan Kingston
Managing Director Investments at Morgan Creek Capital
Darpan Biswas
Partner at Morgan Creek Capital
Erica Vrana
Managing Director, Investor Relations at Morgan Creek Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ryan Newson?
- Joined in 2021, responsible for private equity and venture capital investments; previously interned with J.P. Morgan's Private Bank and Carolina Angel Network.
- Where does Ryan Newson work?
- Ryan Newson is Associate at Morgan Creek Capital.
- What check size does Ryan Newson write?
- Ryan Newson typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Ryan Newson go to school?
- Ryan Newson studied at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Bates College (Bachelor of Arts - BA); Syracuse University (Semester Abroad - Florence, Italy).
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