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Kate Pettinato

Principal at Peterson Partners

San Diego Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Kate Pettinato is currently a Principal at Peterson Partners, with previous experience as a Vice President at the same firm. She has a strong background in finance and investment, with notable roles at Ziegler and Lumere, and a founding role at ACE -- Academic and Collegiate Empowerment.

Work Experience 

  • Principal

    2024 - Current

  • Vice President

    2021 - 2023

Peterson Partners is an independent investment management firm with assets under management across a variety of alternative asset classes

  • Financial Sponsor Coverage Officer

    2017 - 2021

Ziegler Link-Age Funds are a joint venture between Ziegler and Link-Age for growth-oriented and innovative investments.

  • Senior Associate

    2014 - 2017

    Series B backed startup that helps 400+ hospitals improve outcomes and reduce clinical supply costs Early employee -- served as a utility player across strategy, business development, and sales & marketing operations

  • Senior Analyst

    2011 - 2014

    Advised on over $1bn in health care technology and medical device deals including five sell-side, one buy-side, and two capital raises

  • Summer Associate

    2010 - 2010

    Prepared industry analysis and valuation materials for prospective client meetings across healthcare, energy, and retail sectors

Sterling Financial provides banking and financial services to individuals and businesses.

  • Summer Business Analyst

    2009 - 2009

    Contributed to design and develop firm-wide software for knowledge sharing and profitability analysis Won McKinsey’s Great Give Competition; raised $34,500 for Honor Flight Chicago on $500 budget

McKinsey Growth Tech serves leading growth stage tech players, venture capital, and growth private equity

  • Founder

    2007 - 2008

    Helped high school student athletes with the college application and NCAA recruiting process

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