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Finance Technology Leverage

FTL is a growth-stage, global private equity and advisory firm dedicated to driving innovation in energy, life sciences, industrial technology, and aerospace.

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Finance Technology Leverage

FTL is a growth-stage, global private equity and advisory firm dedicated to driving innovation in energy, life sciences, industrial technology, and aerospace. The firm empowers humanity’s most ambitious projects by guiding and supporting them in securing the capital they need. FTL's goal is to improve the lives of millions worldwide, leveraging innovation to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2013

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Menlo Park

Corporate office

325 Sharon Park Drive 720, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States

Additional offices

San Francisco, CA · London, UK · Dubai, UAE

Principals

Frederick Giarrusso, Ph.D.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Glen Surles

Founder and Director, Finance & Risk Management

Ellika Olga Jackman

Founder and Chief Strategy Officer

Jerry Flaxman

Director, Global Business Development

Dana Al Salem

Partnership & Regional Development

Sector focus

Life SciencesIndustrial TechEnergy Transition & RenewablesSpaceTech

Frequently asked questions

Which sectors does Finance Technology Leverage explicitly avoid?

The firm’s published materials list only life sciences, industrial technology, energy, and aerospace as target sectors. Sectors such as consumer internet, enterprise SaaS, fintech, and media are not mentioned, implying they fall outside the stated mandate.

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