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Townsend Baldwin

Investor

Head of Capital Formation at Lightning Capital

New York, New York, United States

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Townsend Baldwin is Head of Capital Formation at Lightning Capital Management, a platform investing across liquid and private markets. His prior experience spans real estate, venture capital, and private equity, including roles at Stockwise Capital Management, GoodWise Opportunity, Prides Capital, Palisade Capital Management, Hambrecht & Quist, A.G. Edwards & Sons, and the Chicago Board of Trade. He holds an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School and a BS from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.

Experience

  1. Lightning CapitalHead of Capital Formationcurrent2026 — presentManhattan, New York, United States
  2. GoodWise OpportunityPartner2022 — 2026New York, New York, United States
  3. Under The Radar Picks, LLCThe Moneywise Mentor2020 — 2026United States
  4. Stockwise Capital Management LLCPortfolio Manager2006 — 2026
  5. Prides CapitalHedge Fund Analyst2006
  6. Palisade Capital ManagementVice President2001 — 2003
  7. Hambrecht & Quist L.L.C.Investment Banking Analyst1999 — 2001New York City Metropolitan Area
  8. A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.Investment Banking Analyst1997 — 1999St Louis, Missouri, United States

Skills & more

Analytical SkillsPortfolio ManagementPortfolio OptimizationHedge Funds12Financial Modeling17Principal Investing2Valuation20Equities7Private Equity6Mutual Funds3Due Diligence2Investments4
+1 moreFinancial Markets

Languages Spanish

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Who is Townsend Baldwin?
Townsend Baldwin is Head of Capital Formation at Lightning Capital Management, a platform investing across liquid and private markets. His prior experience spans real estate, venture capital, and private equity, including roles at Stockwise Capital Management, GoodWise Opportunity, Prides Capital, Palisade Capital Management, Hambrecht & Quist, A.G. Edwards & Sons, and the Chicago Board of Trade. He holds an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School and a BS from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.
Where does Townsend Baldwin work?
Townsend Baldwin is Head of Capital Formation at Lightning Capital.
Where did Townsend Baldwin go to school?
Townsend Baldwin studied at The Wharton School (MBA, Finance); Georgetown University (BSFS, Economics).

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