Ryan Thompson
Austin,TX
Summary
An experienced investor, banker, and team leader having worked closely with technology businesses for 13+ years in Austin, Denver and London with Silicon Valley Bank, Columbia Lake Partners, and Trinity Capital. I have successfully built investment strategies resulting in exceptional returns. Proven track record of building teams while deploying capital to high quality companies. Key Strengths: Master of Science in Finance with international business experience working in US and Europe. I thrive working in a high energy environment and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent finance and business development skills. Strong network with investors, bankers, and entrepreneurs across the US and Europe.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Trinity Capital Investment
09.2021 - Current
- Lead Originations for technology companies in the US. Deal sizes of $5M – 100M for Senior Debt, Junior Debt, and Equity investments.
- Have funded $250M+ in the last 3 years to high-profile companies including Whoop, Slingshot Aerospace, Space Perspective, Bestow, Gravie, and Macrofab.
- Lead the execution of the deal transaction including negotiating term sheets with C-level executives
Senior Vice President
Silicon Valley Bank
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Technology Banking Group
- Lead deal discussions internally and client acquisition for technology companies in the Southwest US
- Responsible for relationship management with a customer centric mindset while achieving strong returns
- Technology Banking Group
Investment Director
Columbia Lake Partners
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for sourcing and leading new investment opportunities, financial analysis, structuring, legal and commercial due diligence and working with existing portfolio companies on growth and fundraising
- Led the firm’s strategy with investor engagement
- Developed and managed relationships to venture capital funds and maintain engagement with the best venture partners
- Worked with an experienced team of investors providing growth capital to early-stage technology companies (Series A/B/C to B2B software and direct to consumer)
Vice President II
SVB Financial Group
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Silicon Valley Bank, Credit Solutions
- Lead the evaluation of debt opportunities by assessing the company’s business plan, financials, management team, and cap table
- Responsible for structuring and managing debt facilities to VC backed technology companies
- Owned the end-to-end process including to prepare, deliver, and negotiate complex term sheets and legal agreements with CEO/CFO’s
- Expertise in venture debt, growth capital term loans, revolving lines of credit, convertible debt, and mezzanine debt
- Silicon Valley Bank, Credit Solutions
Vice President I & II
Silicon Valley Bank
02.2014 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Working Capital Finance
- An integral member in establishing an in-country working capital finance team and saw the team grown from 2 to 9 FTEs
- Grew the loan book from $25 million to over $125 million and from 15 to 35 clients in just 3 years
- Grew profitability 400% to over $12 million annually for our team
- Recognized as a future leader of the Company and attended a week-long leadership training course with the bank’s executives
- Working Capital Finance
Associate I & II
Silicon Valley Bank
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Company Overview: Structured Finance
- Provided technology companies working capital solutions through asset-based loans and growth capital term loans
- Assessed the strengths and risks associated with companies by developing financial models that accurately address and mitigate credit risk through in-depth market analysis
- Portfolio management, including review and analysis of financial statements
- Evaluated senior debt loan structures, establish covenant levels, and created financial models
- Structured Finance
Intern
Silicon Valley Bank
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: Private Equity Services
- Provided unique banking services and debt financing for venture capital and private equity firms including capital call lines of credit
- Specialization includes extensive industry knowledge, fund performance analysis, and exposure to multiple firms across various sectors and geographies
- Private Equity Services
Wealth Management Intern
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Created an asset allocation platform to present to clients while working with several teams within the office
- Assisted in the creation of diversifying an investment platform that was used to guide clients in their risk tolerance
- Worked with various financial programs to demonstrate scenario analysis for high-net-worth individuals
Business Development
Global Resource Holdings
05.2009 - 06.2010
- Researched overseas opportunities regarding offshore oil and gas projects in New Zealand and South Africa
Education
Oxford Fintech Program -
Said Business School, University of Oxford
01.2019
MS - Finance
Daniels College of Business, University of Denver
Denver, CO01.2012
B.A. - Management
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX01.2010
Skills
Originated over $1bn in Venture Debt to technology companies through a network of Venture Capitalist, Bankers, and Founders
Strong negotiator on term sheets and legal documents Expert in deal structuring, credit analysis, underwriting and presenting to investment committees
Locations
- Austin, Austin, TX
- London, London, UK
- Broomfield, Broomfield, CO
- Englewood, Englewood, CO
- Littleton, Littleton, CO
- Denver, Denver, CO
- Dallas, Dallas, TX
Additionalinformation - Athletics
Division 1 Varsity Baseball Player. Elected 2nd Team All Independent while advancing to NCAA Division 1 Regionals. Played in the Alaska Baseball League & Hawaii Collegiate Baseball League.
Timeline
Managing Director
Trinity Capital Investment
09.2021 - Current
Senior Vice President
Silicon Valley Bank
08.2020 - 09.2021
Investment Director
Columbia Lake Partners
05.2019 - 08.2020
Vice President II
SVB Financial Group
01.2017 - 04.2019
Vice President I & II
Silicon Valley Bank
02.2014 - 01.2017
Associate I & II
Silicon Valley Bank
01.2012 - 02.2014
Intern
Silicon Valley Bank
06.2011 - 12.2011
Wealth Management Intern
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
06.2010 - 09.2010
Business Development
Global Resource Holdings
05.2009 - 06.2010
MS - Finance
Daniels College of Business, University of Denver
B.A. - Management
Dallas Baptist University
Oxford Fintech Program -
Said Business School, University of Oxford
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