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Laura Thompson

Partner at Sapphire Partners

San Francisco, California

Overview 

Laura Thompson is a Partner at Sapphire Partners in San Francisco, with an MBA from The Wharton School and a BA from Dartmouth College. With a strong background in private equity and financial analysis, she has excelled in roles at Horsley Bridge Partners, Capital E, and W Capital Partners, showcasing expertise in due diligence, investments, and mergers & acquisitions. Thompson's career highlights include her current role as a Partner at Sapphire Partners, where she focuses on Series B investments in sectors like Consumer Internet and Enterprise in the San Francisco Bay Area, and her educational background from top institutions like The Wharton School and Dartmouth College.

Work Experience 

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Sapphire Partners

  • Partner

    2018 - Current

    Sapphire Partners is a Limited Partner (LP) seeking to invest in elite early-stage venture capital funds, across the U.S., Europe, and Israel. Sapphire Partners is the LP arm of Sapphire Ventures.

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OpenLP

  • Co-Founder

    2018

    OpenLP is an LP-curated resource from Sapphire Partners for the venture community to stay on top of the latest industry insights and maximize their potential. By sharing content from across the VC ecosystem, we help GPs, LPs, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders develop a greater understanding of the venture market and the technology startup ecosystem.

Horsley Bridge Partners

  • Investment Professional

    2014 - 2018

    Horsley Bridge invests in private equity funds globally

Capital E

  • Principal

    2011 - 2014

    Capital E invests in private equity secondary interests as well as new partnerships and direct co-investment opportunities. - Evaluate investment opportunities - Monitor funds and underlying companies and direct investments

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W Capital Partners

  • Associate

    2006 - 2009

    W Capital invests in portfolios of direct private equity and venture capital investments. - Evaluated investment opportunities - Monitored portfolio companies

W Capital Partners, an equity fund, provides exit flexibility for private equity shareholders and growth capital for private companies.

wcapgroup.com
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Banc of America Securities

  • Analyst

    2004 - 2006

    - Completed two year investment banking analyst program in the Natural Resources group

Bank of America Neighborhood Builders is a signature philanthropic program that advances economic mobility and nonprofit leadership.

about.bankofamerica.com

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