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Gary Shields CFA
Chairman & Managing Partner at Nassau Street Partners
· New York
Check size
Undisclosed
Lead stage
startup
Deals tracked
24
Sectors
Technology, Healthcare
Technology
Healthcare
startup
Series A
growth
pre-exit
North America
Europe
About Gary
Gary Shields is Chairman and Managing Partner at Nassau Street Partners, bringing 40+ years of financial experience across investment banking, venture capital, private equity, research, and portfolio management. He previously founded and led Avtech Ventures as Managing Partner, where he directed direct investments across multiple stages. A CFA charterholder, Shields combines institutional capital markets expertise with hands-on venture investing
Investment thesis
Connecting high-quality issuers with curated networks of family offices, funds, and institutional investors across North America and Europe through private placement investment banking
Gary Shields operates as an investment banker and M&A advisor connecting high-quality issuers with curated networks of family offices, funds, and institutional investors across North America and Europe through private placement investment banking. With 30+ years of experience in investment banking, venture capital, and M&A advisory, he deploys capital and advisory services across technology and healthcare sectors at all stages from startup through IPO and sale, focusing on optimal value creation through mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and capital formation
Investment philosophy
Gary Shields brings nearly four decades of experience in investment banking and venture capital to redefine private market investment banking. Under his leadership, Nassau Street Partners has emerged as one of the fastest-growing private placement investment banks in the U.S., focusing on family offices and institutional investors.
Investment focus
Multi-stage venture and growth capital deployment with emphasis on direct investments. Sector focus includes technology and emerging growth companies, with demonstrated expertise in capital expenditure cycle trends and AI-related opportunities
Areas of expertise
Notable portfolio
Integrated Medical Systems
Laser Power Corporation
Cubic Corporation
General Dynamics Electronic Systems
Enerdyne Technologies
Dot Wireless
Jabra
Miva Corporation
Pat & Oscars
Salesforce.com
Ardesta
Esperion
Launch (Yahoo Music)
California Skin Research (Dermtech)
HealthMedia
Notable deals
Avtech Ventures portfolio – direct investments across multiple stages (founder/managing partner role)
Frequently asked
Does Gary Shields CFA invest at startup stage?
Yes. They invest at startup, Series A, growth stage.
Their geographic focus includes North America, Europe.
What is their typical check size?
Check size is not publicly disclosed. They currently invest through Nassau Street Partners.
What sectors does Gary Shields CFA focus on?
Gary Shields CFA primarily invests in Technology, Healthcare.
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