Rip Furniss

Rip Furniss is a seasoned investment banking professional with extensive experience in technology-focused sectors including software, PropTech, and FinTech. Currently serving as Director of Technology Investment Banking at Houlihan Lokey since December 2021, Rip has held various senior roles including Senior Vice President and Vice President, specializing in M&A and capital raising advisory. Prior to Houlihan Lokey, Rip was Vice President at GCA, where advisory services focused on software, internet, media, and FinTech M&A until its acquisition by Houlihan Lokey. Previous experience includes positions as Investment Banking Associate and Analyst at Pacific Crest Securities and Tobin & Company Investment Banking Group LLC, along with an internship at Ironwood Capital. Rip Furniss holds a degree from Trinity College-Hartford and attended Suffield Academy and Saint David's School.