Greg Klancher
About Greg Klancher
Greg Klancher is the Managing Director of Technology Investment Banking at Piper Sandler, with a strong background in equity capital markets and technology IPOs. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Economics from Macalester College.
Work at Piper Sandler
Greg Klancher serves as the Managing Director of Technology Investment Banking at Piper Sandler, a role he has held since 2019. He operates in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, where he leads various investment banking initiatives focused on technology. His responsibilities include advising clients on capital raising and strategic transactions. Klancher's experience in the field is extensive, having previously held positions at Piper Jaffray, where he contributed to significant IPOs and capital market transactions.
Education and Expertise
Greg Klancher earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, completing his studies from 2009 to 2014. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Macalester College, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation in financial analysis and investment strategies, which he applies in his current role in technology investment banking.
Background
Before joining Piper Sandler, Greg Klancher worked at Piper Jaffray in various capacities, including Principal in Technology Investment Banking and Vice President in Equity Capital Markets. His tenure at Piper Jaffray spanned from 2010 to 2019, during which he gained significant experience in managing IPOs and advising on mergers and acquisitions. His career has been marked by a focus on technology sector transactions, enhancing his expertise in this specialized area.
Achievements
Greg Klancher has played a pivotal role in several high-profile transactions in the technology sector. He acted as a co-manager on the $1.4 billion IPO for SentinelOne in June 2021 and served as a joint-bookrunner on the $881 million IPO for GitLab in October 2021. Additionally, he was involved in advising on the $749 million IPO for C3.ai and the $704 million IPO for CrowdStrike. His contributions to these significant financial events underscore his expertise in technology investment banking.