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Chris Wenner

Managing Director

Chris Wenner is a managing director of Carrick Capital Partners where he is involved in all areas of the firm’s investing activities and a member of the firm’s investment committee. He leads the firm’s thematic sourcing effort focusing on healthcare, cyber security, fintech and infrastructure software.

Chris works with the CEOs and executive teams of the firm's portfolio to assist these companies in navigating growth opportunities and increasing long-term value. He is an active board member or observer of several Carrick portfolio companies including Bishop Fox, Saviynt, and Renalogic.

Prior to joining Carrick, Chris worked at Perella Weinberg Partners, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions, and private capital transactions in the technology industry for clients including Oracle, Google and Hewlett-Packard.

Chris graduated from the University of California with a BA in economics. In his spare time, Chris enjoys sailing, hunting, and raising his two young children with his wife Lauren in the East Bay.

Latest News
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New cloud security collaboration expands the alliance between AWS and Saviynt to benefit joint enterprise customers
November 30, 2023
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San Francisco and Newport Beach, CA – October 10, 2023 – Carrick Capital Partners, a growth-oriented investment firm focused on software and software-enabled businesses, today announced the appointment of Suzanne Passalacqua to the position of Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer. Currently Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, Passalacqua will assume the new role on October 31st. She succeeds Mitch Slodowitz, who is retiring from the company.
October 10, 2023
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About Carrick Capital Partners
Who We Are
A firm of enterprise software, SaaS, and technology enabled services investors and operating executives with substantial experience founding, scaling, and optimizing market leading businesses.
Our Approach
We work with management to identify and improve critical areas of their business - focusing on the priorities that align with our experiences and that will deliver the highest strategic impact in both the short-term and long-run.
Why We Are Different
We have a concentrated number of companies in our portfolio so that we can build substantial relationships with each management team and ensure our firm's commitment to each company's goals.