Nicholas Walrod

Nicholas Walrod

Managing Partner at3x5 PartnersPortland, Oregon

Nicholas Walrod is a managing partner at American Century Investments, specializing in private equity. He joined in 2023 and has worked in financial services since 1999.

What Nicholas can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeedMostly follows a lead
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Career

  1. Arnerich Massena · alternatives investment analyst
  2. 3x5 Partners · managing partner and co-founder
    Now
  3. American Century Investments · managing partner
    2023
  4. 3x5 Partners · Managing Partner
    Now
  5. American Century · Managing Partner
    2023-null

Companies founded

3x5 Partners

Focus

private equityhealth careclimateprivate markets

Education

Duke University, bachelor's degree

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Who is Nicholas Walrod?

Nicholas Walrod is a managing partner at American Century Investments, specializing in private equity. He joined in 2023 and has worked in financial services since 1999.

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What did Nicholas Walrod do before 3x5 Partners?

alternatives investment analyst at Arnerich Massena; managing partner at American Century Investments; Managing Partner at American Century.

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