Brian Borton, CFA

Brian Borton is a Partner at StepStone Group, a global private markets investment firm based in La Jolla, California. He has been with StepStone since 2012 and was promoted to Partner in January 2021. His primary focus is on venture capital and growth equity investments, managing over $25 billion across various funds and investment strategies, including direct co-investments and secondary investments.123

Professional Background

• StepStone Group: Borton has held multiple roles since joining the firm, starting as an Analyst and progressing through various positions, including Senior Associate and Vice President, before becoming a Principal and then Partner.12
• Previous Experience: Prior to StepStone, he worked as an Investment Banking Associate at Focus Strategies, where he advised on mergers and acquisitions, and as an Equity Research Associate at Brandes Investment Partners, focusing on public equity investment research.15

Education and Credentials

• Education: Borton holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 2008.1
• Certifications: He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and possesses Series 82 and Series 63 licenses from FINRA.1

Borton is recognized for his contributions to the firm’s growth, particularly in venture capital, during a time when the market is experiencing challenges related to liquidity.4