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Dave Finley is a Managing Partner at Sverica Capital Management LP, based in Boston, MA. He is responsible for leading investments and sits on several portfolio company boards, with a focus on growth-oriented, lower-middle market private equity opportunities. There is no credible evidence in current public records to confirm his association with Sarissa Capital Management LP; all authoritative sources—including Sverica’s official team page—identify him as a Managing Partner at Sverica Capital Management.
Finley specializes in investing across technology, healthcare services, advanced manufacturing, and business services sectors. His track record includes significant board and transaction roles in businesses such as Clarest, First Fertility, Gener8, Hirebotics, and several successful exits involving strategic buyers and major private equity firms.
He previously served as a Senior Principal at The Parthenon Group, providing strategic advisory services to private equity, mid-market, and Fortune 1000 clients, and earlier was a consultant at Bain & Company. Finley holds an MBA with distinction from the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College and graduated with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, bringing deep expertise in business strategy, operations, and investment leadership to his roles.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sverica Capital Management LP | Managing Partner | Oct 2006 to Present | — |
| The Parthenon Group | Senior Principal | Jun 2002 to Sep 2006 | — |
| DRWC, Inc. | President | Aug 2001 to Jun 2002 | — |
| Bain & Company | Consultant | Aug 1998 to Aug 2001 | — |
| United States Navy | Officer and Pilot | Jan 1988 to Jan 1996 | — |
Education
Dartmouth College
Master Of Business Administration, Business
1996 — 1998
United States Naval Academy
Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering
1984 — 1988
Skills & Expertise
Others at Sarissa Capital Management LP (4)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Managing Director | Greenwich, CT , United States | |
| Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
M Mark DiPaolo | Senior Partner | Greenwich, CT , United States |
| President | Stamford, CT , United States |