Alexander Despo

Vice President at Union Square Advisors LLC

Alexander Despo is a Director at Union Square Advisors LLC, a leading technology-focused investment bank. He primarily focuses on Life Sciences & Healthcare IT (HCIT), heading the firm's coverage efforts in these areas.3

Professional Background

Despo joined Union Square Advisors in September 2023 as part of the expansion of the firm's HealthTech practice.1 He brings nearly 10 years of investment banking experience to his role.1 Prior to joining Union Square Advisors, Despo worked at:

Crosstree Capital as a Vice President
Jefferies on their investment banking team
Houlihan Lokey on their investment banking team1

Expertise and Focus Areas

At Union Square Advisors, Despo specializes in:

Health AI
Behavioral health
Value-based care enablement
Financialization of health care (e.g., cost containment, fraud & abuse, payment integrity)
Revenue cycle management (RCM)
Pharma-IT
Payor / self-funded plans
Personalized medicine1

Role and Responsibilities

As a Director, Despo is responsible for:

Heading Union Square Advisors' coverage efforts in Pharma / Life Sciences and Healthcare Payments and Software2
Providing strategic mergers & acquisitions advice
Executing transactions in the HealthTech sector
Collaborating with the existing team to deliver high-quality service to clients1

Despo's addition to Union Square Advisors is part of the firm's strategy to expand its HealthTech practice and enhance its offerings in this rapidly evolving sector.1