SAN FRANCISCO — Vaquero Capital, an investment banking firm focused on serving entrepreneurs and investors throughout the private company lifecycle, today announced that Josh Moses has joined the firm as a Managing Director and will lead the firm’s new Chicago effort. His addition complements Vaquero’s existing capabilities in the technology and health tech markets. Moses joins Vaquero from First Analysis Securities Corporation, where he was a lead sourcing and execution banker in the technology and health care sectors. Josh covers a range of technology and industrial sectors, including IoT, HCIT, and member management. Josh graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in History and received an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Josh has also served as an
investment banker at William Blair.

“We believe Josh and Chicago will play a vital role as we continue to grow Vaquero Capital” said Managing Partner David Grove. “Josh will be able to leverage our deep talent, extensive transaction list, and relationships to grow our business in core sectors and provide better service to our clients.”

Jarl Berntzen, Managing Director at Vaquero Capital added, “We are very pleased that Josh has brought his exceptional technology and healthcare experience and knowledge. Josh has an extensive track record of successful high quality execution and relentless commitment to client service– qualities on which we pride ourselves and which make Josh a great fit with Vaquero.”

“Vaquero is a great firm with strong presence in the market. The quality of the team is unparalleled and together we will deliver differentiated service and superior outcomes for our clients,” said Moses. “I am proud to join a firm with such a track record of success. It’s kismet.”