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Stephen Murray

Investor

General Partner at Dhow Ventures · Managing Director at CrossBoundary

Brooklyn, New York

Writes $250K – $1M checks · typically $500K

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251 people in our graph share verified history with Stephen — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Jeremy KaufmannunlockedStephen: together at The Federal Reserve Bank of New York
×2Stephen: together at The Federal Reserve Bank of New York
×9Stephen: together at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

About

Stephen Murray is Managing Director at CrossBoundary and an investor focused on frontier markets, financial inclusion, and remote connectivity. He has over a decade of experience overseeing investments, financial management, and strategic execution for portfolio companies in Sub-Saharan Africa, with broader background spanning the U.S., Africa, Asia, and the Middle East in investment, strategy, operations, banking, and policy analysis.

Experience

  1. CrossBoundaryManaging Directorcurrent2020 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  2. R3 IoT LimitedNon-Executive Directorcurrent2021 — presentGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
  3. R3 IoT LimitedAdvisory Board Member2018 — 2021Glasgow, United Kingdom
  4. Verdigris Holdings, Inc.Head Of Partner Institutions2019 — 2020Phoenix, Arizona Area
  5. Aldwych, LLCManaging Director, Co-Head of Africa and Middle East2016 — 2020Greater New York City Area
  6. Made in Africa, LLCStrategic Advisor2018 — 2020Greater New York City Area
  7. UniformStrategic Advisor to CEO2015 — 2016Greater New York City Area
  8. Pan African Capital Group, LLCChief Investment Officer2007 — 2016
  9. International Bank (Liberia) LimitedDirector2007 — 2016
  10. RallywhoAdvisor2010 — 2011
  11. The Federal Reserve Bank of New YorkFinancial Analyst2002 — 2007
  12. Credit LyonnaisSenior Associate1998 — 2001Greater New York City Area
  13. Summit BankCredit Analyst1997 — 1998Cranford, NJ

Skills & more

Emerging Markets46Private Equity12Financial Analysis3Corporate Finance33Financial Modeling10Valuation1Venture Capital3Investments8Capital Markets6Due DiligenceEquity ResearchMergers1
+12 moreInvestment BankingProject FinanceEquitiesPortfolio ManagementFinancial ServicesFixed IncomeAsset ManagmentFinancial MarketsInternational DevelopmentBusiness StrategyAlternative InvestmentsRisk Management

Languages French

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Stephen Murray?
Stephen Murray is Managing Director at CrossBoundary and an investor focused on frontier markets, financial inclusion, and remote connectivity. He has over a decade of experience overseeing investments, financial management, and strategic execution for portfolio companies in Sub-Saharan Africa, with broader background spanning the U.S., Africa, Asia, and the Middle East in investment, strategy, operations, banking, and policy analysis.
Where does Stephen Murray work?
Stephen Murray is General Partner at Dhow Ventures.
What check size does Stephen Murray write?
Stephen Murray typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
Where did Stephen Murray go to school?
Stephen Murray studied at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business (MBA, International Business & Diplomacy); Villanova University (BA, International Business).

Founder mafias

Villanova University mafia42

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Jane H. HollingsworthDoctor of Law (J.D.)Founded Eliksa Therapeutics +2Ryan SimonettiBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded Easecapital +1Dalton SignorFounded Miist Therapeutics +1Mike MaherMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Benjamins Desk +1Gabrielle HaddadBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded Sigma360 +1Ryan SimonettiBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded Easecapital +1

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Georgetown University McDonough School of Business mafia34

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Michael ChasenMBAFounded Blackboard +3Sasha OrloffMBAFounded LendUp +1Dmitry KarpovMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Adentris +1Jeffrey ChenMBAFounded Leeoinsurance +1Kait StephensBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Brij +1Karen BorchertMBAFounded Alpaca +1

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CrossBoundary mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Julian RowlandsAssociateFounded Cashboard

Same school

Also attended Georgetown University McDonough School of Business173

Nick GasbarroChief of Staff at QED InvestorsMiles LittlefieldDirector of Investor Relations at Cortado VenturesSara ZulkoskyCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Recast CapitalGary KhoengPartner, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.María de Lera AuerspergInvestor at KfundMatt MelymukaCo-Founder & Managing Partner at PeakSpan Capital Partners

+ 167 more

Also attended Villanova University162

Connor HillAssistant Controller at GreycroftEric JohnsonInvestor at Khosla VenturesJessica MayerClient Team Member at Generation Investment ManagementAndrea CambriaPrincipal, Head of Valuation at TCVDeb TraversEntrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation SpaceKaki CaceresVice President, Finance at Stripes

+ 156 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Uniform2

Connor GuessVice President at Insight PartnersKenta YaegashiAssociate at Insight Partners

Also worked at The Federal Reserve Bank of New York24

Jeremy KaufmannPartner at Scale Venture PartnersSallie KimInvestor at 8VCJack LutkewittePrincipal at Orkila CapitalPhilip KalikmanAssistant Professor of Real Estate, Finance, & Economics at Joyance PartnersLauren DanielChief Compliance Officer and General Counsel at 5AM VenturesAndrei VrabieCOO & General Counsel at Parameter Ventures

+ 18 more

Also worked at Credit Lyonnais27

Romain BlacheAssociate at Mérieux Equity PartnersBruno BernardVenture Partner at Matterwave VenturesEmmanuelle YannakisManaging Partner & Founder at Blue like an Orange Sustainable CapitalOlivier Le GallPartner at Andera PartnersBenoit MenardoInvestor at Enzo VenturesAdam WillmottCo-Head of Origination at Colesco Capital Collective

+ 21 more

Also worked at Summit Bank1

Paul WeinholdGeneral Partner at Launch Oregon Investments