Steve Abbott

Partner

2014 - Current

Sapphire is a leading venture capital partner for high-growth technology companies. With $10B under management, we are an expansion-stage VC that is uniquely positioned to help our portfolio companies scale through the power of our global enterprise network, resources and expertise. Sapphire offers a platform for business development and operational excellence to help our portfolio companies accelerate growth.

Managing Director, Technology Investment Banking

2010 - 2014

Managing Director, Global Head of Semiconductor & Electronics Banking

2006 - 2010

Senior banker focused on the technology hardware sector, including semiconductors, storage, communications, consumer electronics and industrial technology. Also served clients in related sectors such as mobility, embedded software and CleanTech.

Managing Director, Technology Investment Banking

2002 - 2006

Technology Investment Banking

1997 - 2002

Covered various sectors including internet, communications software, business and information services, education technology and semiconductors.

Investment Banking

1994 - 1995

Mergers & Acquisitions

Associate Consultant

1989 - 1991