Peter Sterling

Peter Sterling

Partner atOutpost VenturesSan Francisco

Peter Sterling is a Partner at Outpost Ventures and head of the Neuberger Berman Specialty Finance Platform, focusing on Fintech investments. He has held portfolio management roles at several firms and holds a BA from Cornell University.

What Peter can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

Career

  1. D.E. Shaw · initially hired into Financial Products group
  2. KBC Alternative Investment Management Ltd. · Portfolio Manager
  3. Marin Capital · Portfolio Manager
    2001-2005
  4. Coastland Capital · President and Portfolio Manager
  5. Outpost Ventures · Partner
    Now
  6. Gateway Partners
  7. D.E. Shaw
  8. Coastland Capital · President

Focus

financial technologyfintechcredit arbitrageconvertible bond arbitrageequity derivativesasset based finance

Education

Cornell University, BA with a dual major in Economics and Psychology

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Who is Peter Sterling?

Peter Sterling is a Partner at Outpost Ventures and head of the Neuberger Berman Specialty Finance Platform, focusing on Fintech investments. He has held portfolio management roles at several firms and holds a BA from Cornell University.

How much does Peter Sterling invest?

Outpost Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Peter Sterling?

A warm intro from a founder Outpost Ventures backed works best.

What did Peter Sterling do before Outpost Ventures?

initially hired into Financial Products group at D.E. Shaw; Portfolio Manager at KBC Alternative Investment Management Ltd.; Portfolio Manager at Marin Capital; President and Portfolio Manager at Coastland Capital; Gateway Partners; D.E. Shaw; President at Coastland Capital.

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