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Tim Buehn
Managing Director at Deer Point Partners
Timothy (Tim) Buehn is the Founder and Managing Director of Deer Point Partners, a company he established in June 2021.1 His professional background combines military service and business experience, making him a collaborative team builder and dynamic leader.
Military Career
Tim served in the United States Navy as a naval aviator for several years:
- He flew F/A-18 Super Hornets with VFA-22 from October 2012 to March 2016.1
- Later, he transitioned to the F-35C Lightning II, serving with the F-35 Operational Test VX-9 detachment at Edwards AFB from November 2016 to March 2019.1
- His roles included Operations Officer and Quality Assurance Officer, where he managed aircraft assets, balanced operational demands, and implemented safety programs.1
Education
Tim's educational background includes:
- A Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy (2005-2009).1
- An MBA from Harvard Business School (2019-2021).1
Business Experience
Before founding Deer Point Partners, Tim gained business experience through:
- A summer internship at UpEquity, a tech-enabled mortgage platform (July-August 2020).1
- A summer associate position at McKinsey & Company (May-July 2020).1
Deer Point Partners
As the Founder and Managing Director of Deer Point Partners, Tim is:
- Seeking to acquire and operate a single, high-quality company in the B2B services space.23
- Supported by experienced entrepreneurs, CEOs, and operators.2
- Backed by institutional investors including Pacific Lake Partners, Trilogy Search Partners, Miramar Equity Partners, and Aspect Investors.3
Tim's approach at Deer Point Partners is influenced by his military and business background, emphasizing teamwork and value creation.4 His unique combination of combat experience and business acumen positions him to apply lessons from both the public and private sectors in his role as a business operator.3