Dave Shekar

Dave Shekar is an accomplished finance professional with significant experience in venture capital and growth equity. Currently serving as Associate Director at CF Private Equity since September 2020, Dave specializes in direct investments, manager commitments, and secondaries. Prior to this role, Dave worked as a Growth Equity Associate at The Raine Group, focusing on tech, media, and telecom sectors, and held a position in Finance & Strategy at Yext, concentrating on corporate finance and international expansion. Dave began a career in private equity at Summit Partners, emphasizing technology growth equity and leveraged buyouts. Educational credentials include an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BBA in Finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business.