Todd Cirella
International Business Development in New York City, NY, US
Todd Cirella is a Senior Managing Director at Laidlaw & Company, a boutique investment firm with a legacy dating back to 1842. With over 30 years of experience, Todd specializes in alternative investments, balancing clients’ financial goals, risk management, and transparency. His approach focuses on delivering customized financial solutions that foster long-term profitability and meaningful growth for investors.
Professional Background
Cirella began his career in 1993 at Sands Brothers, a brokerage firm recognized for serving high-net-worth individuals and international clients. In 2004, Laidlaw & Company expanded into the U.S. and appointed Todd to help lead Laidlaw Venture Partners and Laidlaw Private Equity LLC. He played a key role in developing the Private Stakes Program, designed for experienced investors looking to access private equity opportunities in enterprise cloud, fintech, cybersecurity, AI, and eCommerce. The program focuses on generating high-value returns through liquidity events such as corporate sales, IPOs, and mergers, granting investors access to private equity markets.
Todd has played a major role in high-net-worth portfolio management, helping raise capital for companies in their early growth phases, including Facebook, Pinterest, Square, Palantir, LinkedIn, and Twitter. His expertise spans investment banking, private equity, and venture capital, and he has been pivotal in advancing Laidlaw’s Private Stakes Program, facilitating over $500 billion in investments across more than 20 funds.
Community Involvement and Volunteering
Todd Cirella is actively involved with the Red Cross, helping families facing housing challenges by facilitating access to shelter and funding. As a supervisor, he ensures that volunteer teams work efficiently and effectively to assist those in need.
He also serves as a director of the Syosset soccer program, which hosts over 2,000 children, helping to foster youth development and engagement. His philanthropic efforts extend to raising awareness for diabetes research and supporting Habitat for Humanity, where he helps build homes for families in need.
Todd is a member of the Columbus Citizens Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting Italian culture and humanitarian initiatives. He is also deeply invested in his local community, serving as president of his neighborhood association and working to improve the quality of life for residents.