Andrew Rippy

Andrew is a Managing Director within Capstone Partners’ Technology, Media, & Telecom Group with a focus on advising businesses in Software and AI‑driven sectors. He has decades of experience advising businesses pursuing liquidity events across minority and majority recapitalizations, full sales, strategic acquisitions, and partnerships with leading private equity firms.

Prior to joining Capstone Partners, Andrew served as Managing Director and Head of Technology & Software Banking at Janney Montgomery Scott, where he established the firm’s dedicated Technology & Software practice. Previously, he was Managing Director and Group Head of U.S. Corporate and Investment Banking for Technology at Scotiabank.

Earlier in his career, Andrew held senior leadership positions at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey / Truist, Baird, and Pacific Crest Securities. His work has included advising on high-profile technology M&A, raising capital through IPOs, and leveraged financing in SaaS banking.