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Paul Ferris

General Partner at Azure Capital Partners

Miami, Florida

Overview 

Paul Ferris is the Founding General Partner at Azure Capital, specializing in early-stage investments. With a background in investment banking at top firms like Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank, he brings expertise in strategic partnerships and venture capital to drive successful business strategies. Ferris has a proven track record of leadership in the finance industry, culminating in his role as a key figure at Azure Capital Partners, where he focuses on fostering growth and innovation in start-ups through strategic investments.

Work Experience 

  • Founding General Partner

    2000 - Current

    Azure Capital Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm, founded in 2000 and based in San Francisco with several active funds under management. Our goal is to identify, invest in and help build seed/early stage information technology companies that are at the forefront of a transformative opportunity for growth. Azure team is recognized for industry thought leadership and the combination of a data-guided approach to strategic decisions complemented by a powerful network of impactful relationships for our portfolio.

Azure Capital Partners is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage and growth capital investments.

  • President, Director and Co-Sponsor

    2021 - 2022

    An e-commerce/DTC focused Special Purpose Acquisition Company founded by Chairman & CEO, Mark Vadon (Chewy, Zulily, Blue Nile).

  • Global Head of Communications Technology Investment Banking

    1998 - 2000

Credit Suisse Group is a financial services company that advises clients in all aspects of finance.

  • Vice President Investment Banking - Technology Sector

    1996 - 1998

  • Investment Banking Analyst - Technology Sector

    1993 - 1994

  • Investment Banking Analyst - M&A Restructuring Group

    1992 - 1993

Morgan Stanley Venture Partners is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth companies in the technology and healthcare industries.

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