Gene Ramirez Joins Nollenberger

Gene Ramirez has joined Nollenberger Capital Partners, an emerging growth-focused I-bank, as a managing director. He previously was a director with Stanford Group Co., where he co-founded the firm's tech I-banking practice.

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Nollenberger Capital Partners, Inc. (NCPI), an emerging growth focused investment bank, announced today that Gene Ramirez has joined the firm as a Managing Director. The addition of Mr. Ramirez expands Nollenberger Capital Partners' investment banking practice and its strong commitment to advising leading companies in the Technology, Consumer, and Real Estate sectors.

“We are very pleased to have Gene join the firm. He brings extensive experience in serving as a trusted advisor to growth companies and his addition will substantially enhance our M&A and private capital expertise,” said Bruce Nollenberger, President and CEO of Nollenberger Capital Partners.

Rick Juarez, Managing Director and Head of Nollenberger Capital Partners' Investment Banking team concludes: “Nollenberger Capital Partners enjoys a unique advisory position in the Internet Infrastructure and Services, Digital Media, Software, Telecommunication, Wireless, Semiconductor, and Cleantech sectors. The firm's distinct position in the investment banking industry creates an unparalleled opportunity to match the right strategic and financial investors with the most promising growth companies.”

Mr. Ramirez brings a strong combination of investment banking, operational, and strategic expertise to the firm, having advised a broad spectrum of emerging growth companies over the last 14 years. During his career, he has worked on transactions with a vast number of venture backed, privately-owned, and public companies.

Before joining NCPI, Mr. Ramirez was previously a Director at the Stanford Group Company, where he co-founded the firm's Technology Investment Banking franchise. Mr. Ramirez led the effort to close some of the most notable technology transactions at the firm. Previously, Mr. Ramirez held various management positions at Robertson Stephens & Co. in San Francisco, CA, and Southwest Securities in Dallas, TX. In addition, he has founded two enterprise software companies based in Austin, TX.

Mr. Ramirez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a specialization in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin. He continues to serve on the Board of Directors for DaVincian Technologies.

About Nollenberger Capital Partners, Inc.

At Nollenberger Capital Partners, we believe that success is a shared vision. We are an investment banking and advisory services firm providing investment banking, private client services, public finance, and retirement plan services. Our innovative approach combines the finest, experienced talent in the industry with access to the broadest range of financial products and services available. We have one goal in mind, our clients' success. For more information about Nollenberger Capital Partners, please visit www.nollenbergercapital.com.