Steven Sarracino
InvestorFounder, Partner at Activant Capital
Connecticut
Writes $100K β $10M checks Β· typically $1M
About
Steve Sarracino, who ran single-asset SPVs, applies extreme loss aversion to concentrate investments into very few companies, embedding staff in portfolio firms to build full commerce stacks and Amazon-level logistics.
ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Experience
- Activant CapitalFounder and Partnercurrent2015 β presentGreenwich, CT
- Independent Sponsor and ConsultantFounder2010 β 2013San Francisco, CA
- Serent CapitalSenior Investment Professional2008 β 2010Private Equity
- American CapitalVice President2006 β 2008Palo Alto, CA
- McKinsey & CompanySummer Associate2005Hong Kong
- MERRIMAN CURHAN FORD AND COVice President2002 β 2004San Francisco, California, United States
- Robertson Stephens & CompanyAssociate1999 β 2001San Francisco, California, United States
- CIBC Wood GundyAnalyst1999New York, New York, United States
Skills & more
SaaS4Private Equity43Venture Capital37Corporate Development14Mergers5LBO20Mergers & Acquisitions23Valuation10Entrepreneurship8Investment Banking6Due Diligence8Private Placements4
+12 more
Hedge FundsSoftwareFinancial ModelingM&A experienceLeveraged FinanceCorporate FinanceGrowth CapitalBuyoutsInvestmentsStrategyStart-upsBusiness StrategyFrom Steven's professional profile.
Colleagues at Activant Capital
Alison McElwee
Head of Executive Operations at Activant Capital
Andrew Steele
Partner at Activant Capital
Dave Corcoran
CFO at Activant Capital
Diane Pavese
Assistant Treasurer at Activant Capital
Emma Rowand
Research Analyst at Activant Capital
Inbar Kodesh
Investor at Activant Capital
John Matheson
Investor at Activant Capital
Jono Vickery
Vice President | Research at Activant Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Steven Sarracino?
- Steve Sarracino, who ran single-asset SPVs, applies extreme loss aversion to concentrate investments into very few companies, embedding staff in portfolio firms to build full commerce stacks and Amazon-level logistics.
- Where does Steven Sarracino work?
- Steven Sarracino is Founder, Partner at Activant Capital.
- What does Steven Sarracino invest in?
- Steven Sarracino invests in E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
- What check size does Steven Sarracino write?
- Steven Sarracino typically writes checks of $100K β $10M.
- Where did Steven Sarracino go to school?
- Steven Sarracino studied at The Wharton School (MBA); Southern Methodist University (BA, Finance and Economics).
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