Phil Fresen

Phil Fresen is a seasoned professional in the field of investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, and private placements, with a focus on data, technology, and digital industries.

With a strong educational background including an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School and a solid foundation in Economics and History from Duke University, Phil brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role.

Throughout his career, Phil has been involved in various high-profile roles, such as Managing Director at Garros Group, LLC, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Gridley & Company LLC, and Director at ING Barings Furman Selz among others.

Phil's specialty lies in providing M&A advisory services, strategic advisory services, and private placement/capital raising services to a wide range of companies in emerging growth sectors like interactive agencies, ad tech/marketing tech, eCommerce, online video, social media, mobile marketing, and data-driven marketing.

His work primarily focuses on the buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, facilitating financing deals, and offering strategic advice to help businesses thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Passionate about forging strong relationships with entrepreneurs, executives, and growth companies, Phil seeks to leverage his expertise and network to drive success and growth.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Phil has been associated with notable organizations like SafeGuard Privacy and has a rich academic background having also attended New Trier East High School.