Ryan Newson
InvestorAssociate at Morgan Creek Capital
Raleigh-Durham / Southeast US
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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117 people in our graph share verified history with Ryan — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Alex RendónunlockedRyan: together at Bates College (2011–2012)
×3Ryan: together at Syracuse University
×2Ryan: together at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
×6Ryan: together at Bates College
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
David Bree
Director at Morgan Creek Capital
Don M. Seymour
Director 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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Also attended UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School221
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Also attended Bates College66
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Also attended Syracuse University215
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Shared employers
Also worked at Morgan Creek Capital Management, LLC19
Patrick CairnsManaging Partner at Union Grove Venture PartnersMark YuskoManaging Partner at Morgan Creek CapitalSachin JaitlyGeneral Partner at Morgan Creek CapitalXavier A. SeguraGeneral Partner at Morgan Creek CapitalMichael FairSenior Associate at Morgan Creek CapitalRyan AbronskiSenior Associate at Morgan Creek Capital
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Also worked at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School20
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Also worked at Carolina Angel Network1
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