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Shawn Flynn

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Managing Director at SVH Capital (Silicon Valley Highpoint Capital)
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Shawn Flynn is the Managing Director of SVH Capital, a mid-market investment bank specializing in M&A, growth capital, and secondaries. With a background in mechanical engineering from UC San Diego, he leverages technology and AI in investment banking. People who have worked with him describe him as personable, intelligent, passionate, and professional.

Originally a business owner in Beijing, Shawn is multilingual, speaking both Mandarin and Spanish. His international experience is a cornerstone of his professional life. His interests include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and salsa dancing, reflecting a disciplined and creative personality. He is also the host of the award-winning "The Silicon Valley Podcast".

Unique fact: Shawn founded and profitably exited an education company in Beijing before returning to Silicon Valley.

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Current Role
Managing Director
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Priorities

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AI in Investment Banking
As Managing Director of SVH Capital, he and his team utilize AI to enhance every step of M&A transactions, capital raises, and secondaries.
Startup Exit Planning
Advises startups on the importance of early-stage exit planning, a common theme in his work and on his podcast.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Managing Director
SVH Capital (Silicon Valley Highpoint Capital)
5-2023 - 1-2024
Advisor
Galanta
1-2022 - 5-2023
President
Bay Angels
11-2020 - 5-2025
Principal
Global Capital Markets
4-2020
Host
The Silicon Valley Podcast
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Education
2000 - 2005
Bachelor's Degree
UC San Diego
2008 - 2009
Certificate in Chinese language
University of International Relations
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