Vikram (Vik) Sood
About Vikram (Vik) Sood
Vikram (Vik) Sood is the Managing Director at Jefferies with nearly 20 years of experience in the technology sector, having completed over 100 transactions.
Current Role at Jefferies
Vikram Sood is serving as the Managing Director at Jefferies since 2021. Based in San Francisco, California, he oversees key transactions and guides the strategic direction in the technology sector. With his extensive experience, he is instrumental in handling significant deals and fostering business growth at Jefferies.
Previous Roles in Technology Investment Banking
Vikram Sood has a robust history in technology investment banking. Prior to his current role at Jefferies, he held the position of Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey in the Technology Investment Banking sector for 7 years from 2014 to 2021. He also worked as Vice President at Pacific Crest Securities from 2010 to 2014 and as Associate at Deutsche Bank from 2007 to 2009, contributing significantly to the tech investment banking domain.
Educational Background
Vikram Sood holds a BA in Economics from UC Irvine, achieved in 2001. Furthering his education, he attained a Certificate in Business from Columbia Business School in 2007. His academic background has been foundational in shaping his expertise in business and economics, enabling him to excel in investment banking.
Noteworthy Transactions and Deals
Throughout his nearly 20-year career, Vikram Sood has completed over 100 transactions in the technology sector. His notable involvements include the sales of Cleversafe to IBM, Protect Data (Pointsec) to Check Point Software, and Nor1 to Oracle. He also played roles in the IPOs of Splunk, ServiceNow, and Proofpoint, among others, and advised on significant financings and restructurings including the $400 million financing of CWT.
Specialized Focus Areas
Vikram Sood specializes in several sectors within technology including security software/MSSP, enterprise software, SaaS, travel & hospitality tech, critical communications and event management, and customer experience. His expertise in these areas allows him to provide informed and strategic advice to clients, driving successful outcomes in transactions and financing endeavors.