Piper Jaffray

Piper Jaffray is a prominent full-service investment bank and asset management firm with a global presence, headquartered in Minneapolis. Established in 1895, the company offers a range of financial services including mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, public finance, financial restructuring, institutional brokerage, and securities research. Its principal subsidiary, Piper Jaffray & Co., serves a diverse clientele comprising corporations, institutional investors, and public entities. Additionally, the firm has a private equity arm, Piper Jaffray Merchant Banking, which focuses on investing in private, commercially viable businesses with significant growth potential. With offices throughout the United States and in key international cities such as London, Hong Kong, and Zurich, Piper Jaffray continues to leverage its extensive industry expertise and resources to meet the needs of its clients.

Deborah Schoneman

Managing Director and President

Thomas Smith

Chief Strategy Officer

Brad Winges

Managing Director and President of PJIM

Past deals in Minneapolis

SportsEngine

Series D in 2014
SportsEngine, Inc. is a prominent provider of web and mobile application software designed for sports relationship management. Established in 2004 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing teams, leagues, and tournaments. Its products include SportsEngine for team management, TeamUnify for swim team administration, GoMotion for class-based sports, Trackwrestling for wrestling event management, Tourney Machine for tournament organization, and RallyMe for fundraising initiatives. Serving over 500,000 sports teams, leagues, clubs, and associations, SportsEngine facilitates communication and connections among a wide range of stakeholders, including athletes, parents, coaches, and fans.