Cullen Riley

Cullen Riley is a Principal at Crosslink Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm based in California, where he focuses on public equity investments, particularly within the Financial Technology and Business Services sectors. In this role, Riley is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and managing investments in innovative companies operating in these industries, leveraging his expertise to help guide portfolio strategy and growth.

Prior to his current position, Riley served as an Associate at Crosslink Capital, contributing to investment research and deal execution from 2018 to 2020. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in Technology M&A at Wells Fargo Securities, gaining substantial experience in technology sector transactions and capital markets.

Riley holds a degree from the University of Southern California and attended Pacific Ridge School, providing him with a strong academic foundation for his career in finance and investments. His significant achievements include advancing from analyst to principal at a leading investment firm and developing a sector-focused expertise in financial technology and business services, making notable contributions to the identification and support of market-leading companies.