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Log in Request a free trial * * Request a free trial Log in * Products * Solutions * Data * News & Analysis * About * Blog News & Analysis driven by the PitchBook Platform Articles reports All articles All * Europe * Venture Capital * Private Equity * M&A * Tech reports Subscribe PITCHBOOK’S RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TEAM Contact us PitchBook’s institutional research encompasses asset class and performance measurement as well as emerging technology industry offerings. We provide full-time analyst coverage of private equity, M&A and venture capital, in addition to over 80 niche segments across 10 emerging technology industries. Our analyst team is comprised of former business operators, investors, consultants and both buy-side and sell-side equity research analysts. These analysts monitor industry developments, scour news and trade publications, attend industry conferences and communicate directly with investors and management teams. They provide timely, independent and original research on core VC, PE and M&A verticals as well as disruptive technology industries that impact the global economy. This approach, coupled with PitchBook’s best-in-class public and private market data and a vast client-driven network, allows us to provide differentiated insights and analysis that our clients need to invest and advise their customers. PitchBook analysts are available for comment and are frequently featured in top-tier media outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC and Financial Times, among others. MEET THE ANALYSTS * Alex Frederick Senior Emerging Technology Analyst Read bio » Alex Frederick is a senior emerging technology analyst at PitchBook, where he contributes to the firm’s emerging technology research covering the foodtech and agtech verticals. He authors quarterly deep dives into these verticals and produces thematic analyst notes. Prior to PitchBook, Frederick worked as a venture associate at Impact Engine, an impact investing firm focused on tech-enabled businesses in healthcare, education, economic empowerment, and resource efficiency. His expertise is frequently cited in top-tier publications such as Business Insider, Bloomberg and CNBC. Frederick holds an MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from Indiana university. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle Office. Read bio » Alex Frederick, Senior Emerging Technology Analyst at PitchBook Alex Frederick is a senior emerging technology analyst at PitchBook, where he contributes to the firm’s emerging technology research covering the foodtech and agtech verticals. He authors quarterly deep dives into these verticals and produces thematic analyst notes. Prior to PitchBook, Frederick worked as a venture associate at Impact Engine, an impact investing firm focused on tech-enabled businesses in healthcare, education, economic empowerment, and resource efficiency. His expertise is frequently cited in top-tier publications such as Business Insider, Bloomberg and CNBC. Frederick holds an MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from Indiana university. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle Office. * Alex Warfel Quantitative Research Analyst Read bio » Alex Warfel is a data analyst on the quantitative research team at PitchBook, where he contributes to data-driven research and timely analysis on the global private markets. Warfel also develops tools for the PitchBook Platform, including PitchBook’s VC Dealmaking Indicator, which estimates the fundraising environment for early- and late-stage financings. Prior to joining PitchBook, Warfel was a business intelligence developer at IPC Global and an associate analyst at Coventry. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance with a minor in math from the Marist College School of Management. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Alex Warfel, Quantitative Research Analyst at PitchBook Alex Warfel is a data analyst on the quantitative research team at PitchBook, where he contributes to data-driven research and timely analysis on the global private markets. Warfel also develops tools for the PitchBook Platform, including PitchBook’s VC Dealmaking Indicator, which estimates the fundraising environment for early- and late-stage financings. Prior to joining PitchBook, Warfel was a business intelligence developer at IPC Global and an associate analyst at Coventry. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance with a minor in math from the Marist College School of Management. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Andrew Akers Quantitative Research Analyst Read bio » Andrew Akers is a quantitative research analyst at PitchBook, where he contributes to data-driven research focusing on private equity, asset allocation and the broader financial markets. He also works on developing tools and insights for the PitchBook platform, including PitchBook’s Investor Style framework. Akers has published in-depth research on private equity fund returns, focused on their impact on an investor’s portfolio, and the artificial smoothing of reported returns. Prior to PitchBook, he was a research analyst and portfolio manager at Verus Advisory, an institutional investment consultant, where he helped inform the firm’s asset allocation decisions and manage its discretionary portfolios. Akers received a bachelor’s degree in finance from Washington State University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in analytics from Georgia Tech University and is a CFA charter holder. Akers is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Andrew Akers, CFA, Quantitative Research Analyst at PitchBook Andrew Akers is a quantitative research analyst at PitchBook, where he contributes to data-driven research focusing on private equity, asset allocation and the broader financial markets. He also works on developing tools and insights for the PitchBook platform, including PitchBook’s Investor Style framework. Akers has published in-depth research on private equity fund returns, focused on their impact on an investor’s portfolio, and the artificial smoothing of reported returns. Prior to PitchBook, he was a research analyst and portfolio manager at Verus Advisory, an institutional investment consultant, where he helped inform the firm’s asset allocation decisions and manage its discretionary portfolios. Akers received a bachelor’s degree in finance from Washington State University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in analytics from Georgia Tech University and is a CFA charter holder. Akers is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Andy White Lead Quantitative Research Analyst Read bio » Andy White is the lead quantitative research analyst at PitchBook, where he was a founding member of the firm’s Data Analyst function. White currently leads automation and novel analysis efforts, in addition to developing and implementing methodologies used in PitchBook’s asset class and technology research. White helped launch PitchBook’s Quantitative Perspectives series, a report providing a fully quantitative-driven narrative of the current and future state of private markets. His work has been featured in top tier publications such as CNBC, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and Forbes. Prior to this role, White worked on PitchBook’s secondary research team. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Washington. White is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Andy White, Lead Quantitative Research Analyst at PitchBook Andy White is the lead quantitative research analyst at PitchBook, where he was a founding member of the firm’s Data Analyst function. White currently leads automation and novel analysis efforts, in addition to developing and implementing methodologies used in PitchBook’s asset class and technology research. White helped launch PitchBook’s Quantitative Perspectives series, a report providing a fully quantitative-driven narrative of the current and future state of private markets. His work has been featured in top tier publications such as CNBC, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and Forbes. Prior to this role, White worked on PitchBook’s secondary research team. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Washington. White is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Brendan Burke Senior Emerging Technology Analyst Read bio » Brendan Burke is a senior emerging technology analyst at PitchBook, where he contributes to the firm’s emerging technology research covering the AI, information security and IoT verticals. Prior to joining PitchBook, Burke was the head of research at Astrion Capital, a boutique investment bank. His research has been cited in top tier media outlets including the Financial Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. Burke holds a bachelor’s degree in legal studies from Amherst College. He’s based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Brendan Burke, Senior Emerging Technology Analyst at PitchBook Brendan Burke is a senior emerging technology analyst at PitchBook, where he contributes to the firm’s emerging technology research covering the AI, information security and IoT verticals. Prior to joining PitchBook, Burke was the head of research at Astrion Capital, a boutique investment bank. His research has been cited in top tier media outlets including the Financial Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. Burke holds a bachelor’s degree in legal studies from Amherst College. He’s based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Cameron Stanfill Lead Analyst, VC Read bio » Cameron Stanfill is the lead analyst of US venture capital at PitchBook, where he oversees a team of venture analysts who publish quarterly reports and thematic analyst notes. Stanfill specializes in late-stage venture investments and exit activity and has published research on alternative liquidity options, direct listings and IPOs. He has been cited in multiple top-tier publications including CNBC, Barron’s and The Wall Street Journal. Prior to joining PitchBook, he was a financial analyst at Jackson & Jackson in Louisiana. Stanfill holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Louisiana State University and is a CFA charter holder. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Cameron Stanfill, CFA, Lead Analyst, VC at PitchBook Cameron Stanfill is the lead analyst of US venture capital at PitchBook, where he oversees a team of venture analysts who publish quarterly reports and thematic analyst notes. Stanfill specializes in late-stage venture investments and exit activity and has published research on alternative liquidity options, direct listings and IPOs. He has been cited in multiple top-tier publications including CNBC, Barron’s and The Wall Street Journal. Prior to joining PitchBook, he was a financial analyst at Jackson & Jackson in Louisiana. Stanfill holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Louisiana State University and is a CFA charter holder. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Daniel Cook Head of Quantitative Research Read bio » Daniel Cook is the head of quantitative research at PitchBook and leads the firm’s data analysis function in both the US and EMEA regions. Cook launched the firm’s quantitative research and IP development efforts, leading to projects such as PitchBook’s Investor Style framework and fund cash flow models. He also oversees the production of all data sets leveraged in PitchBook’s asset class and emerging technology research. Prior to this role, Cook worked on PitchBook’s secondary research team. He received his bachelor’s degree in finance from Santa Clara University and is a CFA charter holder. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Daniel Cook, CFA, Head of Quantitative Research at PitchBook Daniel Cook is the head of quantitative research at PitchBook and leads the firm’s data analysis function in both the US and EMEA regions. Cook launched the firm’s quantitative research and IP development efforts, leading to projects such as PitchBook’s Investor Style framework and fund cash flow models. He also oversees the production of all data sets leveraged in PitchBook’s asset class and emerging technology research. Prior to this role, Cook worked on PitchBook’s secondary research team. He received his bachelor’s degree in finance from Santa Clara University and is a CFA charter holder. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Dominick Mondesir Senior Analyst, EMEA Private Capital Read bio » Dominick Mondesir is a senior private capital analyst at PitchBook, where he covers private equity and M&A across the EMEA region. His research has been cited in several leading publications, including Sky News, City A.M. and Private Equity International. Prior to joining PitchBook, Mondesir was a senior investment banking associate at a boutique investment bank in Florida, where he specialized in providing advisory and capital raising services to clients in connection with private equity and debt placements. Mondesir holds an MBA in finance from the University of Tampa and a bachelor’s degree in economics with politics from Loughborough University. He is based in PitchBook’s London office. Read bio » Dominick Mondesir, Senior Analyst, EMEA Private Capital at PitchBook Dominick Mondesir is a senior private capital analyst at PitchBook, where he covers private equity and M&A across the EMEA region. His research has been cited in several leading publications, including Sky News, City A.M. and Private Equity International. Prior to joining PitchBook, Mondesir was a senior investment banking associate at a boutique investment bank in Florida, where he specialized in providing advisory and capital raising services to clients in connection with private equity and debt placements. Mondesir holds an MBA in finance from the University of Tampa and a bachelor’s degree in economics with politics from Loughborough University. He is based in PitchBook’s London office. * Dylan Cox Head of Private Markets Research Read bio » Dylan Cox is the head of private markets research at PitchBook and leads the firm’s coverage of private equity and venture capital in the EMEA region. Cox oversees a team of analysts producing quarterly industry reports and thematic analyst notes spanning private equity, venture capital, and fund strategies and performance. Cox’s expertise has been cited in numerous top-tier publications including The New York Times, Fortune and Institutional Investor. Prior to joining PitchBook, Cox was an analyst at real estate investment fund Core Capital. Cox received a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from Chapman University. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Dylan Cox, Head of Private Markets Research at PitchBook Dylan Cox is the head of private markets research at PitchBook and leads the firm’s coverage of private equity and venture capital in the EMEA region. Cox oversees a team of analysts producing quarterly industry reports and thematic analyst notes spanning private equity, venture capital, and fund strategies and performance. Cox’s expertise has been cited in numerous top-tier publications including The New York Times, Fortune and Institutional Investor. Prior to joining PitchBook, Cox was an analyst at real estate investment fund Core Capital. Cox received a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from Chapman University. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Hilary Wiek Lead Analyst, Fund Strategies & Performance Read bio » Hilary Wiek is a lead analyst at PitchBook, where she leads PitchBook’s coverage of fund strategies and performance, publishing primary research on the alternatives space and contributing to core report development. Wiek also heads PitchBook’s coverage of the ESG/impact investing space. She has over 20 years of experience in asset owner, manager and advisory roles. Prior to joining PitchBook, Wiek was the director of investments at the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundations, where she handled portfolio management, impact/ESG, investment diligence, and monitoring and investment operations. Before that, she worked in senior positions at Segal Rogerscasey, the South Carolina Retirement Systems Investment Commission, Buckingham Financial Group, Dayton Power & Light and KeyCorp. Wiek received a master’s degree in finance and economics from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor’s degree in business leadership and finance from the University of Puget Sound. She is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Hilary Wiek, CFA, CAIA, Lead Analyst, Fund Strategies & Performance at PitchBook Hilary Wiek is a lead analyst at PitchBook, where she leads PitchBook’s coverage of fund strategies and performance, publishing primary research on the alternatives space and contributing to core report development. Wiek also heads PitchBook’s coverage of the ESG/impact investing space. She has over 20 years of experience in asset owner, manager and advisory roles. Prior to joining PitchBook, Wiek was the director of investments at the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundations, where she handled portfolio management, impact/ESG, investment diligence, and monitoring and investment operations. Before that, she worked in senior positions at Segal Rogerscasey, the South Carolina Retirement Systems Investment Commission, Buckingham Financial Group, Dayton Power & Light and KeyCorp. Wiek received a master’s degree in finance and economics from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor’s degree in business leadership and finance from the University of Puget Sound. She is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Jinny Choi PE Analyst Read bio » Jinny Choi is a private equity analyst at PitchBook, where she focuses on the PE team’s technology coverage and produces quarterly PE and M&A reports. Choi’s insights have been cited in numerous publications, including Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal and Private Equity Wire. Prior to joining PitchBook, Choi was a senior investment analyst at the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, where she monitored existing investment managers, evaluated prospective investment opportunities in all asset classes, and conducted portfolio and strategy analytics. Choi earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations with an emphasis in global business from the University of Southern California. She is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Jinny Choi, PE Analyst at PitchBook Jinny Choi is a private equity analyst at PitchBook, where she focuses on the PE team’s technology coverage and produces quarterly PE and M&A reports. Choi’s insights have been cited in numerous publications, including Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal and Private Equity Wire. Prior to joining PitchBook, Choi was a senior investment analyst at the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, where she monitored existing investment managers, evaluated prospective investment opportunities in all asset classes, and conducted portfolio and strategy analytics. Choi earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations with an emphasis in global business from the University of Southern California. She is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Kaia Colban Emerging Technology Analyst Read bio » Kaia Colban is an emerging technology analyst at PitchBook, where she contributes to the firm’s emerging technology research covering the digital health and wellness tech markets. Her insights have been featured in numerous publications, including Morning Brew, STAT and Forbes. Prior to joining PitchBook, Colban was an associate at Boston Consulting Group. She received a bachelor’s degree in applied economics and management and a minor in psychology from Cornell University. She is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Kaia Colban, Emerging Technology Analyst at PitchBook Kaia Colban is an emerging technology analyst at PitchBook, where she contributes to the firm’s emerging technology research covering the digital health and wellness tech markets. Her insights have been featured in numerous publications, including Morning Brew, STAT and Forbes. Prior to joining PitchBook, Colban was an associate at Boston Consulting Group. She received a bachelor’s degree in applied economics and management and a minor in psychology from Cornell University. She is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Kyle Stanford Senior Analyst, VC Read bio » Kyle Stanford is a senior VC analyst at PitchBook, where he covers nontraditional VC investment and venture ecosystem development. He also contributes to quarterly core reports and produces thematic analyst notes on various topics. Prior to this role, he worked on PitchBook’s publishing team, building and designing custom reports across all asset classes while also supporting the analyst team’s core report development. Stanford received a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Washington. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Kyle Stanford, CAIA, Senior Analyst, VC at PitchBook Kyle Stanford is a senior VC analyst at PitchBook, where he covers nontraditional VC investment and venture ecosystem development. He also contributes to quarterly core reports and produces thematic analyst notes on various topics. Prior to this role, he worked on PitchBook’s publishing team, building and designing custom reports across all asset classes while also supporting the analyst team’s core report development. Stanford received a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Washington. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Nalin Patel Senior Analyst, EMEA Private Capital Read bio » Nalin Patel is a senior private capital analyst at PitchBook, where he covers technology and venture capital in the EMEA region. Prior to joining PitchBook, Patel was an analyst at Goldman Sachs in London, conducting due diligence for investment banking transactions. Patel’s coverage included the Merchant Banking Division and European Special Situations Group, where he focused on private equity, venture capital and debt transactions, as well as investments in startups, real estate, technology and growth capital. Patel received a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Bristol. He is based in PitchBook’s London office. Read bio » Nalin Patel, Senior Analyst, EMEA Private Capital at PitchBook Nalin Patel is a senior private capital analyst at PitchBook, where he covers technology and venture capital in the EMEA region. Prior to joining PitchBook, Patel was an analyst at Goldman Sachs in London, conducting due diligence for investment banking transactions. Patel’s coverage included the Merchant Banking Division and European Special Situations Group, where he focused on private equity, venture capital and debt transactions, as well as investments in startups, real estate, technology and growth capital. Patel received a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Bristol. He is based in PitchBook’s London office. * Nizar Tarhuni Senior Director, Institutional Research and Editorial Read bio » Nizar Tarhuni leads the institutional research and editorial departments at PitchBook. He is responsible for managing the firm’s investment strategy, fund performance and emerging technology research offerings, in addition to a daily news product tailored to private market investors and advisors. Tarhuni is credited for developing PitchBook’s first institutional-grade research product and under his leadership, the team has grown to include over 60 global analysts and journalists. He also serves on PitchBook’s senior leadership team. He has been a featured speaker at various industry conferences and is regularly cited in top-tier publications including The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Bloomberg and the Financial Times. Tarhuni received a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from Linfield University and is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Nizar Tarhuni, Senior Director, Institutional Research and Editorial at PitchBook Nizar Tarhuni leads the institutional research and editorial departments at PitchBook. He is responsible for managing the firm’s investment strategy, fund performance and emerging technology research offerings, in addition to a daily news product tailored to private market investors and advisors. Tarhuni is credited for developing PitchBook’s first institutional-grade research product and under his leadership, the team has grown to include over 60 global analysts and journalists. He also serves on PitchBook’s senior leadership team. He has been a featured speaker at various industry conferences and is regularly cited in top-tier publications including The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Bloomberg and the Financial Times. Tarhuni received a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from Linfield University and is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Paul Condra Head of Emerging Technology Research Read bio » Paul Condra serves as the head of emerging technology research at PitchBook, where he oversees a team of analysts covering the AI & ML, digital commerce, fintech, foodtech, healthtech, information security, IoT, mobility, supply chain tech and wellness tech verticals, among others. Condra also serves as PitchBook’s lead cloudtech analyst. Condra has nearly 11 years of equity research experience. Prior to joining PitchBook, Condra served as vice president and head of payments and fintech research at Credit Suisse. Before that, he covered payments and fintech companies at BMO Capital Markets. Condra has frequently been cited in top-tier media outlets including Bloomberg, CNBC and Reuters. Condra holds an MBA from the Baruch College Zicklin School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Paul Condra, Head of Emerging Technology Research at PitchBook Paul Condra serves as the head of emerging technology research at PitchBook, where he oversees a team of analysts covering the AI & ML, digital commerce, fintech, foodtech, healthtech, information security, IoT, mobility, supply chain tech and wellness tech verticals, among others. Condra also serves as PitchBook’s lead cloudtech analyst. Condra has nearly 11 years of equity research experience. Prior to joining PitchBook, Condra served as vice president and head of payments and fintech research at Credit Suisse. Before that, he covered payments and fintech companies at BMO Capital Markets. Condra has frequently been cited in top-tier media outlets including Bloomberg, CNBC and Reuters. Condra holds an MBA from the Baruch College Zicklin School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Rebecca Springer Senior Analyst, Private Equity Read bio » Rebecca Springer is a private equity analyst at PitchBook. She leads the PE team’s healthcare coverage and contributes to PitchBook’s quarterly PE and M&A core reports. Springer’s insights have been cited in numerous publications including Business Insider, Buyouts and Modern Healthcare. Prior to PitchBook, Springer was an analyst at Ithaka S+R, a strategy and research consultancy to the higher education and information science sectors. She was also a college lecturer at the University of Oxford. Springer earned a bachelor’s degree from Yale University, a master’s degree from the University of Cambridge, and a doctorate from the University of Oxford. She is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Rebecca Springer, Ph.D., Senior Analyst, Private Equity at PitchBook Rebecca Springer is a private equity analyst at PitchBook. She leads the PE team’s healthcare coverage and contributes to PitchBook’s quarterly PE and M&A core reports. Springer’s insights have been cited in numerous publications including Business Insider, Buyouts and Modern Healthcare. Prior to PitchBook, Springer was an analyst at Ithaka S+R, a strategy and research consultancy to the higher education and information science sectors. She was also a college lecturer at the University of Oxford. Springer earned a bachelor’s degree from Yale University, a master’s degree from the University of Cambridge, and a doctorate from the University of Oxford. She is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Robert Le Senior Emerging Technology Analyst Read bio » Robert Le is a senior emerging technology analyst at PitchBook, where he contributes to the firm’s emerging technology research covering financial services. Le serves as PitchBook’s lead fintech and insurtech analyst, covering a wide array of technologies including payments, alternative lending, and insurance marketplaces, among others. His expertise has been cited in top-tier publications such as CNBC, CNN and Forbes. Prior to joining PitchBook, he held associate positions at PwC and Silicon Valley Bank. Le holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine. He is based in PitchBook’s New York office. Read bio » Robert Le, Senior Emerging Technology Analyst at PitchBook Robert Le is a senior emerging technology analyst at PitchBook, where he contributes to the firm’s emerging technology research covering financial services. Le serves as PitchBook’s lead fintech and insurtech analyst, covering a wide array of technologies including payments, alternative lending, and insurance marketplaces, among others. His expertise has been cited in top-tier publications such as CNBC, CNN and Forbes. Prior to joining PitchBook, he held associate positions at PwC and Silicon Valley Bank. Le holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine. He is based in PitchBook’s New York office. * Ryan Vaswani Emerging Technology Analyst Read bio » Ryan Vaswani is an Emerging Technology Analyst for PitchBook’s Institutional Research Group, where he’s responsible for providing venture insights and data to previously unreported areas within PitchBook’s Emerging Tech coverage. Prior to this role, Vaswani led efforts to ideate new processes and methodologies for qualitative data aggregation within PitchBook’s Data Operations team. Vaswani graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BA in Economics, Political Science, History. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Ryan Vaswani, Emerging Technology Analyst at PitchBook Ryan Vaswani is an Emerging Technology Analyst for PitchBook’s Institutional Research Group, where he’s responsible for providing venture insights and data to previously unreported areas within PitchBook’s Emerging Tech coverage. Prior to this role, Vaswani led efforts to ideate new processes and methodologies for qualitative data aggregation within PitchBook’s Data Operations team. Vaswani graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BA in Economics, Political Science, History. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Wylie Fernyhough Lead PE Analyst Read bio » Wylie Fernyhough is the lead PE analyst at PitchBook, where he leads the firm’s core private equity and M&A research. He oversees the PE team’s broader research projects and coverage. He also produces thematic research spanning GP stakes, public PE firms, and PE firm valuations. For GP stakes, Fernyhough is regarded as the industry-leading voice. Fernyhough has also led several initiatives at PitchBook, including the build-out of a proprietary valuation tool used for closed-end private capital managers and launching differentiated coverage of the publicly traded PE firms. Prior to joining PitchBook, he served as a portfolio manager at a boutique wealth management firm based in Washington. Fernyhough holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in finance from Seattle University. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Wylie Fernyhough, Lead PE Analyst at PitchBook Wylie Fernyhough is the lead PE analyst at PitchBook, where he leads the firm’s core private equity and M&A research. He oversees the PE team’s broader research projects and coverage. He also produces thematic research spanning GP stakes, public PE firms, and PE firm valuations. For GP stakes, Fernyhough is regarded as the industry-leading voice. Fernyhough has also led several initiatives at PitchBook, including the build-out of a proprietary valuation tool used for closed-end private capital managers and launching differentiated coverage of the publicly traded PE firms. Prior to joining PitchBook, he served as a portfolio manager at a boutique wealth management firm based in Washington. Fernyhough holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in finance from Seattle University. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Zane Carmean Quantitative Research Analyst Read bio » Zane Carmean is a quantitative research analyst at PitchBook, where he conducts data analysis, creates financial models, and authors research reports and thematic analyst notes covering private markets. Carmean helped launch PitchBook’s Quantitative Perspectives series, a new report-style that provides a fully quantitatively-driven narrative of the current and future state of private markets. In addition, he helped build PitchBook’s proprietary valuation models to analyze the GP stakes market, cash flow forecasting tools to assist allocators in estimating future cash flow and commitment pacing needs, and he helps build new capabilities for clients to leverage PitchBook data sets. Prior to PitchBook, he was a Senior Associate at Green Street Advisors where he conducted the research and analytics behind many of the firm’s strategic research reports in the commercial real estate industry. Carmean received bachelor’s degrees in finance and economics from Loyola University Chicago, a master’s degree in finance from the Università Bocconi in Milan, Italy, and is a CFA charter holder. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Zane Carmean, CFA, Quantitative Research Analyst at PitchBook Zane Carmean is a quantitative research analyst at PitchBook, where he conducts data analysis, creates financial models, and authors research reports and thematic analyst notes covering private markets. Carmean helped launch PitchBook’s Quantitative Perspectives series, a new report-style that provides a fully quantitatively-driven narrative of the current and future state of private markets. In addition, he helped build PitchBook’s proprietary valuation models to analyze the GP stakes market, cash flow forecasting tools to assist allocators in estimating future cash flow and commitment pacing needs, and he helps build new capabilities for clients to leverage PitchBook data sets. Prior to PitchBook, he was a Senior Associate at Green Street Advisors where he conducted the research and analytics behind many of the firm’s strategic research reports in the commercial real estate industry. Carmean received bachelor’s degrees in finance and economics from Loyola University Chicago, a master’s degree in finance from the Università Bocconi in Milan, Italy, and is a CFA charter holder. He is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. * Anikka Villegas Analyst, Fund Strategies & Performance Read bio » Anikka Villegas is a fund strategies and performance analyst at PitchBook, where she publishes primary research on the alternatives space, contributes to core reports, and serves as an ESG and impact investing specialist. Prior to joining PitchBook, Villegas was an ESG analyst at Bridge House Advisors, an ESG and sustainability advisory firm. Before that, she was an associate at Malk Partners, a consultancy advising private market investors on ESG risk management and value creation. Villegas received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, politics, and economics from Pomona College. She is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. Read bio » Anikka Villegas, Analyst, Fund Strategies & Performance at PitchBook Anikka Villegas is a fund strategies and performance analyst at PitchBook, where she publishes primary research on the alternatives space, contributes to core reports, and serves as an ESG and impact investing specialist. Prior to joining PitchBook, Villegas was an ESG analyst at Bridge House Advisors, an ESG and sustainability advisory firm. Before that, she was an associate at Malk Partners, a consultancy advising private market investors on ESG risk management and value creation. Villegas received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, politics, and economics from Pomona College. She is based in PitchBook’s Seattle office. EXPLORE OUR LATEST RESEARCH MARKET UPDATES The latest trends, insights and analysis on core areas related to VC, PE and M&A—driven by data from the PitchBook Platform. 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