David Bonrouhi

David Bonrouhi is a seasoned professional with 25 years of experience in investment banking and private equity. He is currently associated with Calabasas Capital, a boutique investment banking firm in Southern California, focusing on M&A transactions, private equity, and debt capital raising.

David's expertise lies in representing family-held and entrepreneur-owned lower middle market companies across various sectors such as Consumer Products, Restaurant Chains, Business Services, Technology (E-Commerce, Software, Online Marketing), and Industrial Manufacturing & Distribution.

Prior to his current role at Calabasas Capital, he held positions in other financial advisory firms in Southern California and worked in private equity for UnionBanCal Equities and Hunter Chase. Additionally, David started his career as a tax-focused CPA with Price Waterhouse and later transitioned to investment banking with Merrill Lynch in New York.

David Bonrouhi is an alumnus of UCLA Anderson School of Management, where he pursued an MBA with a focus on Finance & Entrepreneurship. He also holds a Masters in Taxation and a B.S. in Accounting from Miami University.

Throughout his career journey, David has held notable positions such as Managing Director at Calabasas Capital, President at Blue Line Capital, Vice President at Hunter Chase & Co., Vice President at UnionBanCal Equities, and Associate in Communications Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch.

With a wealth of experience in investment banking, private equity, and financial advisory, David Bonrouhi continues to make significant contributions to the field and is recognized for his expertise in guiding companies through complex M&A and capital raising transactions.