Prashanth Cherukuri
About Prashanth Cherukuri
Prashanth Cherukuri is the Managing Director at Piper Sandler, where he has worked since 2020, focusing on technology companies and capital raises. He has extensive experience in investment banking, having previously held senior roles at Jefferies, Barclays, and Analog Devices.
Work at Piper Sandler
Prashanth Cherukuri has been serving as Managing Director at Piper Sandler since September 2020. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and focuses on expanding the firm's Technology Investment Banking division. His role involves advising technology companies on various aspects, including revenue model transitions and investor introductions. Cherukuri has successfully completed over $20 billion in capital raises for clients such as Confluent, Procore, and Cloudflare.
Previous Experience at Jefferies
Before joining Piper Sandler, Prashanth Cherukuri worked at Jefferies as Senior Vice President in Investment Banking from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure in San Francisco, he contributed to various investment banking activities, leveraging his extensive background in technology and finance.
Background in Engineering and Finance
Prashanth Cherukuri holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where he studied Finance, Accounting, and Strategy. He also has a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Bharathiar University and a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and investment banking.
Advisory Services and Expertise
Cherukuri provides advisory services to early-stage companies, focusing on revenue model transitions and facilitating introductions to investors. His expertise extends to market research, competitive analysis, and valuation analysis, which are essential for identifying acquisition targets. He specializes in advising technology companies within sectors such as Supply Chain software, AI Tech Stack, and DevOps/Cloud Automation.
Investment Banking Career
Prashanth Cherukuri has a robust investment banking career, having held positions at Barclays as Vice President and Associate in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector from 2012 to 2019. His cumulative experience includes advising on M&A transactions with a total transaction value exceeding $150 billion, showcasing his significant impact in the field.