Best Strat Fin Teams w/ ex-Investors
As I'm thinking through exits, I was wondering which Strat Fin (and like adjacent areas, I know terminology here is iffy) teams have the most ex-investors. The ones that come to mind immediately are obviously OpenAI and Anthropic (a slew of ex-PE/VC people from top funds), but I wonder if there are any others that I'm missing... Maybe does like a Clay, Stripe, or Cursor fit here? Any public companies that I'm missing too?
Based on the most helpful WSO content, strategic finance teams with a strong presence of ex-investors (PE/VC backgrounds) tend to be concentrated in high-growth startups or tech companies where finance is viewed as a strategic partner rather than a back-office function. Here are some insights:
OpenAI and Anthropic: These are standout examples with a notable influx of ex-PE/VC professionals from top funds. Their focus on cutting-edge AI and significant funding rounds make them attractive to individuals with investment backgrounds.
Stripe: Known for its high-caliber team, Stripe has been a magnet for ex-bankers and consultants, and it wouldn't be surprising if ex-investors are also part of their strategic finance or adjacent teams.
Clay and Cursor: While not explicitly mentioned in the WSO dataset, companies like these, which are in the tech/startup ecosystem, could potentially attract ex-investors, especially if they are scaling rapidly and require strategic financial oversight.
Public Companies: In the public domain, strategic finance teams at companies with ex-investors are often found in high-tech industries or companies with leadership that values finance as a decision-making partner. For example:
When evaluating these teams, look for organizations where finance is a "tier 1 citizen" and plays a role in driving strategic direction rather than just reporting and consolidation work.
Sources: Q&A: Returning to PE After a Year and a Half at a Series C Startup, Strategic finance?, HYPSM ex-Quant Fund Intern Senior career advice and opinion on the future of finance and the world
too early-stage, but saw a guy from SCGE (Sequoia's publics arm) join Inferact. historically Dropbox but no color on team today
Rogo (and to some extent Model ML / Hebbia)
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