Dean Nelson

Dean Nelson

Partner atSageview CapitalGreenwich

Dean Nelson is a Partner at Sageview Capital, based in Greenwich, where he sources deals and works with portfolio companies. He previously held leadership roles at KKR and The Boston Consulting Group.

What Dean can write

Writes checks of$10M to $30M+
Comes in atSeries BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
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Sageview Capital writes $10M to $30M+ checks, larger than 97% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. The Boston Consulting Group · Partner and head of the firm’s Chicago office
  2. KKR
    2000-2013
  3. Primedia · CEO and President
  4. First Data · Head of Worldwide Operations and Technology
  5. Sageview Capital · Partner
    Now
  6. The Boston Consulting Group · Partner
  7. KKR
    2000-2013
  8. KKR Capstone

Companies founded

KKR Capstone

Investments named in public bios

360insightsAceableAtmosphere TVAttuneCallRailDISQOGrocery TVTiveBrandwatchWomplyTheatro

Focus

operational improvementsportfolio company performancesourcing deals

Education

Purdue University, B.S. in Chemical EngineeringUniversity of Chicago, M.B.A.

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Questions

Who is Dean Nelson?

Dean Nelson is a Partner at Sageview Capital, based in Greenwich, where he sources deals and works with portfolio companies. He previously held leadership roles at KKR and The Boston Consulting Group.

How much does Dean Nelson invest?

Dean Nelson invests through Sageview Capital, which writes checks of $10M to $30M+ at series b.

How do I pitch Dean Nelson?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Dean in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Sageview Capital backed works better.

What did Dean Nelson do before Sageview Capital?

Partner and head of the firm’s Chicago office at The Boston Consulting Group; KKR; CEO and President at Primedia; Head of Worldwide Operations and Technology at First Data; Partner at The Boston Consulting Group; KKR; KKR Capstone.

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