Battery Ventures Announces Key Internal Promotions

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Slice of Finance Team
09 Jul

Key Highlights:

  • Satoshi Harris-Koizumi promoted to partner, focusing on later-stage and majority software investments.

  • Collier Searle elevated to principal, specializing in late-stage and buyout investments.

  • Additional promotions include Max Jessen and Stefan Momic to vice presidents, and Jack McGuinness and Grace Hermes to associates.

  • Harris-Koizumi’s portfolio includes successful exits and ongoing investments in software companies.

  • Searle’s contributions have bolstered Battery’s European buyout activity.

Source (Business Wire)

Notable Quote:

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“We are extremely excited to promote Toshi to partner and Collier to principal. Toshi has distinguished himself both by sourcing key deals for the firm—including Cambrio, Clubessential, Mendix, and Tech Soft—and, later, serving as a trusted advisor to our portfolio executives and helping their companies scale. Similarly, Collier has done outstanding sourcing and advisory work, particularly as we increase our buyout activity in Europe. We are excited for both of them to continue their careers at Battery and add more value to the firm as we move into our fifth decade of investing.”

Morad Elhafed, General Partner at Battery Ventures

Our Take:

Battery Ventures’ recent promotions reflect the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent from within, ensuring continuity and expertise in their investment strategy. By advancing seasoned professionals like Harris-Koizumi and Searle, Battery is reinforcing its stronghold in key markets such as software investments and European buyouts. These strategic promotions are likely to enhance Battery’s competitive edge and drive substantial growth and innovation across its portfolio.