Roo Capital
Spencer Cecola is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in venture capital and strategic finance roles. Currently serving as Vice President at Roo Capital since October 2023, Spencer's previous positions include Venture Capital Associate at Houzz and strategic finance roles at a stealth startup and Houzz. Prior experience includes serving as an Investment Banking Senior Analyst in Technology at Deloitte Corporate Finance and a Private Equity Intern at OpenGate Capital. Spencer holds a degree from USC Marshall School of Business, completed from 2015 to 2019, and has a GED from Loyola Academy, where studies were completed from 2011 to 2015.
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Roo Capital
Roo Capital is a growth-focused venture capital firm with a particular emphasis on SaaS, marketplaces, and tech- enabled companies that drive transformation in vertical-focused sectors. For over two decades, our leadership team has been instrumental in cultivating the growth of innovative technology companies, addressing some of the world's most significant market opportunities and challenges. We are dedicated to delivering not only strong financial returns but also to making a meaningful impact. Our approach revolves around providing entrepreneurs with Capital, Growth Strategies, and Talent to accelerate their companies' trajectory. As former entrepreneurs and innovators ourselves, we bring a unique perspective to the table, understanding the challenges of building and scaling a successful business from the ground up. When we invest in a company, we actively collaborate with the board and executives, offering expertise in critical success areas. This includes making valuable contributions to the board, optimizing operational efficiency, guiding financial discipline, conducting talent assessments, leadership coaching, and driving sales growth and business development. In our previous investments, these efforts have contributed to impressive revenue growth, with a weighted CAGR of 60% during our investment period leading to superior outcomes. We understand that a company's journey rarely follows a perfectly laid out plan, and this is where we prioritize adaptability. We are committed to working alongside our portfolio companies, actively addressing their challenges in close collaboration with their management teams and removing any obstacles in their path. Whether it involves talent needs, capital demands, or any other specific needs, our approach is geared towards partnering "with you" rather than "to you."