Andrew Albert
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Hey Andrew — similar path (IB → growth equity). been thinking a lot about proprietary origination in B2B software lately. would be good to connect.
Hey Andrew, looks like we share a similar IB → growth equity path, though I was in London not in San Diego focused on lower-market B2B SaaS like you. origination was always the same story for me — clear thesis, decent relationships, but no proprietary system of record tying anything together. every deal virtually sourced from scratch, nothing compounding over time. curious if that's still how most funds operate or if I'm behind the times? — Russ
Hey Andrew, looks like we came up through a similar IB → growth equity path, though I was in London at CS & Greenhill not at Bear Stearns and then TVC like you. the pattern I keep seeing with most funds is weirdly consistent — strong thesis, solid network, but no proprietary system of record. the people, tools and ideas are never really connected, so every deal is virtually sourced from scratch. nothing compounds on itself. curious if that resonates or if you've built something different at Channel Equity? — Russ
hey Andrew — no worries if the timing's off. most funds I talk to have tried some version of building origination in-house — analyst pulling from SourceScrub or Pitchbook, qualifying manually, dumping it into DealCloud or a spreadsheet. each piece kind of works, but there's no system of record tying it together. the people, tools and ideas stay disconnected, so tonnes of wasted energy. been helping a few funds like Noble Rock work through that. curious if you've hit the same wall at Channel Equity? — Russ
totally get it if origination infrastructure isn't top of mind right now — most funds have 10 things ahead of it on the priority list. the funds I've seen crack it early just tend to compound deal flow in a way that's hard to replicate later. if it ever moves up the list, I'm easy to find. — Russ
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## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Andrew Albert Title: Managing Partner | Co-Founder Fund: Channel Equity Partners Background: Andrew Albert is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Channel Equity Partners (CEP), a growth equity firm based in San Diego focused on smaller, B2B SaaS companies. He launched CEP in July 2022 alongside Jensen Bryant with a vision to provide specialized investment alignment for lower-market software companies that do not fit traditional venture capital or large growth equity models. Andrew currently serves on the Boards of several portfolio companies, including Endear (2024), Bucketlist (2023), and Mappedin (2022). Before founding CEP, Andrew spent over seven years as a Principal at TVC Capital, where he managed significant exits like Docupace (to FTV Capital), GrowFlow (to Dama Financial), and SimpleNexus (to nCino). His earlier career includes senior analyst roles at Merus Global Investments, Invicta Capital Management, and Thomson, Horstmann, & Bryant, as well as a Vice Presidency at Bear Stearns & Co. Andrew is a CFA Charterholder and an alumnus of The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) with a BS in Economics. His core expertise lies in equity valuation, capital markets, B2B SaaS deal structuring, and tech-driven investment proprietary origination. Posts and Professional Commentary: On March 9, 2026, Andrew shared insights on investment alignment, quoting Leigh Sevin: "So many investable companies, so many insightful investment firms...but unfortunately too much misalignment! When alignment is established before the investment, the journey is a part of the reward." On February 6, 2026, he celebrated Mappedin's success at major venues: "4 Superbowls in a row Mappedin has now mapped. I think we just tied the Buffalo Bills record of 4 consecutive Super Bowl appearances!!" On May 24, 2024, Andrew discussed his fintech stack preferences: "Been leading or close to sourcing for 10 years and our bi-directional sync between SourceScrub (identification) and DealCloud (System of Record) allows us to supercharge productivity with much less headcount... Shoutouts to two companies on the list, Tactyc (fund modeling) and Sydecar (SPV management) as we use both and would recommend them." On January 24, 2023, he shared a 2027 vision for the debt landscape: "If inflation and interest rates are higher in the coming decade than the last, the 'rinse and repeat' refi game will not be the STAPLES 'easy button' to maintain cash flows/lifestyle." On January 4, 2023, he shared his "magic 8 ball" predictions for the industry: "Leading SaaS software from over a decade ago is already at risk of dislocation due to development processes and evolving cloud architectures... CEP is excited about investing in B2B, Lower-Market SaaS companies in 2023 and beyond." On February 22, 2023, regarding a Series A lead in Mappedin: "Thank you Hongwei Liu for selecting Channel Equity Partners to work with you on this next stage of growth. You have assembled an amazing team and it's validating to see industry luminaries like James Killick join us at the table." Fund details: - Description: Channel Equity Partners is an Early Growth Equity firm that invests in B2B software companies in the U.S. and Canada. - Website: https://www.channelep.com/ - Location: San Diego, California, United States - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Channel Equity Partners Andrew Albert recent investments fund thesis - Answer: Andrew Albert co-founded Channel Equity Partners, focusing on early-stage B2B SaaS investments. The firm targets minority stakes of $5-10 million in software companies. Channel Equity Partners launched its first fund in 2022.