Strategic Hire Signals Launch of Silicon Valley Office Amid Expansion of Cascadia’s Technology Practice

Cascadia Capital, an independent investment bank serving middle-market clients globally, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Cantwell as Head of Technology Investment Banking. This strategic hire underscores Cascadia’s commitment to scaling its Technology practice and formally launching a dedicated Silicon Valley office to serve innovative growth companies.

With more than 20 years of technology investment banking experience, Mr. Cantwell has completed over 100 transactions with public and private technology companies. He brings deep domain knowledge across enterprise software, including transaction experience with artificial intelligence (AI) companies. Over his career, Mr. Cantwell has closed deals with leading technology companies such as Oracle, Salesforce, IBM, Workday, UiPath, Vonage, and Mindbody, and with private equity firms including Vista Equity, Accel-KKR, Insight Partners, Spectrum Equity, PSG Growth, Marlin Equity, and K1, among many others.

Prior to joining Cascadia, Mr. Cantwell was a Partner and Head of the Software practice at GP Bullhound. He previously was a technology banker at Pacific Crest Securities and Pagemill Partners in Silicon Valley and began his career with Ernst & Young in New York. He holds a degree from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California.

“Technology remains one of the most dynamic and opportunity-rich sectors in the global economy and it is currently at the beginning of a transformational wave with AI. Cascadia is committed to investing in the people and resources needed to serve the technology sector at the highest level,” said Michael Butler, Chairman & CEO of Cascadia Capital. “Over the past two decades, we’ve built deep expertise in high-growth industries, and bringing Jonathan on board reflects our strategy of identifying key sectors early and assembling best-in-class teams to help clients navigate pivotal moments in their growth.”

“Jonathan brings a rare combination of seasoned execution experience, deep software sector insight, and an exceptional global network,” Butler continued. “His track record in enterprise software and his ability to guide clients through complex transactions make him the ideal leader for Cascadia’s Technology Investment Banking practice. We are thrilled to welcome him and look forward to expanding our footprint in Silicon Valley and beyond under his leadership.”

Mr. Cantwell joins Cascadia as the firm establishes its Silicon Valley presence, the cornerstone of a plan to grow a team of approximately 20 technology bankers focused on the high end of the middle market. As head of the group, Mr. Cantwell will spearhead recruitment of top talent and drive the firm’s efforts to advise category leaders across the technology sector.

“Cascadia has a proven history of recognizing emerging trends and building sector-specialized teams to meet client needs, and I’m excited to lead and grow the Technology group,” said Mr. Cantwell. “The pace of innovation in enterprise software, particularly in enterprise automation and agentic AI, creates tremendous opportunities for strategic consolidation and growth investments. I look forward to partnering with our talented bankers to help clients capture those opportunities and build on Cascadia’s reputation as a premier advisor to the middle market.”

About Cascadia

Cascadia Capital is an independent investment bank providing middle-market entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and private equity firms with merger and acquisition advice, capital raising, and strategic advisory services. For over 25 years, the firm has strived to deliver the best outcomes for its clients by leveraging its extensive transaction experience, deep domain expertise and commitment to building long-term relationships. Cascadia is a pure advisory firm and is not conflicted by trading, lending, research or cross-selling business. For more information, visit www.cascadiacapital.com.

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This strategic hire underscores Cascadia’s commitment to scaling its Technology practice and formally launching a dedicated Silicon Valley office to serve innovative growth companies.