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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 

  • 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.

  • Investment Professional

    2014 - 2018

    Horsley Bridge invests in private equity funds globally

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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