Geoff Rhizor has joined Houlihan Lokey, the global investment bank, as a Managing Director in its Technology Group. Rhizor will be based in San Francisco and focus on the social impact/nonprofit and office of the CFO software sectors. He will also collaborate with members of the FinTech Group.
Rhizor spent the past six years at Canaccord Genuity, where he helped establish its West Coast technology investment banking practice. There, he focused on software, IT services, FinTech, internet, and digital media sectors. Before joining Canaccord Genuity, Rhizor worked at JMP Securities and Martin Wolf Securities.
At those firms, he advised on M&A and financing transactions for clients in the technology sector. “Geoff brings a plethora of experience, sector knowledge, and client dedication that aligns perfectly with our corporate culture,” said Ryan Lund, Co-Head of U.S. Technology and Global Co-Head of Software at Houlihan Lokey. Lund noted that the office of the CFO and social impact/nonprofit software sectors are experiencing rapid growth.
Houlihan Lokey enhances software expertise
“We are excited to have Geoff join our global team and continue to deepen our strong industry expertise in the software space,” he said. “Houlihan Lokey’s deep market relationships, especially among financial sponsors, its broad suite of services, and its client-centric culture make this a thrilling opportunity,” Rhizor said.
“The Technology Group’s breadth of subsector expertise is second to none and continues to expand.”
Rhizor added that he shares Houlihan Lokey’s commitment to delivering successful outcomes for clients around the world. “I am excited to work alongside my new colleagues to continue this goal,” he said. Houlihan Lokey’s Technology Group has more than 165 financial professionals worldwide.
The group has earned a global reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital raising, restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services. The firm’s technology clients range from early-stage businesses and midsized companies to large, publicly traded corporations. In 2023, Houlihan Lokey was ranked as the No.
1 investment bank for all global technology transactions, with 89 deals, according to LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).
