Randy Mitchell

Randy Mitchell is a seasoned professional in the private equity and venture capital industry who currently serves as the Chief Development Officer at Private Capital Development LLC (PCD), a U.S. benefit corporation.1 His career spans over two decades and includes significant experience in mobilizing private capital globally.

Professional Background

Randy's career highlights include:

• Chief Development Officer at PCD: In this role since July 2018, Randy facilitates brand-building meetings between General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs) to mobilize private capital globally.2

• U.S. Government Representative: He previously served as the Chief Strategist for Private Equity and Venture Capital at the U.S. Department of Commerce from 2006 to 2014.2

• Senior Roles: Randy held positions as Senior Advisor at SVB CAPITAL (SVB Financial Group) and Vice President of Strategic Engagement at EMPEA, a global industry association for private capital in emerging markets.2

Expertise and Achievements

Randy is known for:

• Extensive Network: He has made over 6,750 one-to-one introductions between LPs and GPs across 88 cities on six continents.

• Capital Mobilization: Throughout his career, Randy has been instrumental in mobilizing private capital, including generating $1 billion in capital inflows to U.S. GPs from foreign-based LPs.2

• Strategic Engagement: At EMPEA, he planned and implemented strategic engagement with private equity/venture capital GPs, impact funds, and institutional LP investors globally.2

Education and Skills

Randy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History from New England College and has studied management at the Venture Capital Institute. His expertise spans commercial diplomacy, finance, and international market access.

At PCD, Randy continues to leverage his extensive experience and network to connect investors and fund managers, focusing on ethical, transparent, and reliable practices in the private capital industry.1