Theron McCollough
Founder and CEO in New York, NY
Theron McCollough most recently Managing Director at Citizens Private Bank, where he supports founders, funds, and families at the forefront of technology and innovation. He is also the former founder and CEO of fiifi, a modern portfolio management platform for active investors.
With over 15 years of experience at the intersection of banking, startups, and venture capital, he has held leadership roles at First Republic Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and Pivotal Software (VMware). He sold his first company in 2010 and since built programs and platforms that support growth at scale.
Leading over 60% of the global early-stage practice at SVB. At Pivotal, he created Pivotal for Startups helping emerging SaaS companies grow.
He is a LP and advisor to Forum Ventures & serves as a Venture Partner at both Stage Fund and Coyote Ventures.
A trusted advisor on go-to-market strategy, venture ecosystems, and founder success, He is known for helping companies scale and unlock strategic capital relationships.
EXTENDED BIO
Theron McCollough is a Managing Director at Citizens Private Bank, where he advises founders, funds, and families at the forefront of technology & innovation. He is the founder and CEO of fiifi, a modern portfolio management platform for investors (Exit 2010).
With over 15 years at the intersection of banking, startups, and venture capital, Theron has led across the innovation economy—from software operating roles to managing private banking for top-tier funds and family offices.
Theron held leadership roles at First Republic Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and Pivotal Software (VMware). At SVB, he oversaw 60% of the global early-stage ecosystem. At Pivotal, he launched the Pivotal for Startups program to support emerging SaaS companies.
He is a LP and advisor at Forum Ventures and serves as a Venture Partner at Stage Fund & Coyote Ventures.
Known for his go-to-market , strategic capital, and community-building efforts, Theron helps companies scale while bridging venture ecosystems with private banking.
MEDIA
Podcasts: 22,000+ listens
Medium: 50+ articles | 10,300+ views | 3,650+ reads
PODCASTS
Lean Startup:
Advice From An Entrepreneur, Intrapreneur, Investor And Advisor - Jan '20
Startup Outlook: What’s Currently On The Minds Of Entrepreneurs?- Mar '19
Startup of the Year:
The Startup Funding Outlook with SVB- Apr '19
Acquired:
Season 3, Episode 8-Nov '18
PUBLICATIONS
Medium: @theron
How Equity Dilution Impacts Early Stage Startups
HEADSHOTS