# John Delfino

> John Delfino is Partner and General Counsel at TCV (Technology Crossover Ventures), the Menlo Park-based growth equity firm behind transformative investments in Netflix, Spotify, Airbnb, Facebook, and over 350 technology companies. Joining TCV in 2014 after nearly a decade at elite law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Delfino sits at the intersection of law and venture capital - structuring deals, executing investments and exits, and managing the full legal and operational footprint of one of tech's most storied growth investors. With a J.D./M.B.A. from Santa Clara University and undergraduate roots at the College of the Holy Cross (including a year abroad at Oxford), he brings a rare dual lens of legal rigor and business strategy to a firm that has backed category-defining companies since 1995.

- **Role:** Partner - General Counsel at TCV
- **Organizations:** TCV (Technology Crossover Ventures), Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** B.A. in Economics and Accounting, College of the Holy Cross, Junior Year Abroad, University of Oxford, Mansfield College, J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law, M.B.A., Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business
- **Known for:** Partner & General Counsel at TCV, one of the world's leading growth equity firms with $18B+ invested across 350+ companies, Over 15 years of experience advising private equity firms and corporate clients on complex transactions, Legal architect for TCV's investments and exits across major portfolio companies including internet, SaaS, and fintech sectors

## Career timeline

- **1998-2002** — Undergraduate studies at College of the Holy Cross, majoring in Economics and Accounting; Junior Year Abroad at University of Oxford, Mansfield College (2000-2001)
- **2002-2006** — Simultaneously earned J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law and M.B.A. from Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business
- **2006-2014** — Corporate Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP - advised private equity clients on corporate and securities law, M&A, leveraged buyouts, minority co-investments, and securities offerings
- **2014** — Joined TCV (Technology Crossover Ventures) as Partner and General Counsel
- **2014-present** — Serves as Partner & General Counsel at TCV, responsible for deal structuring and execution across investments and exits, portfolio matters, and legal and operational functions

## Achievements

- Partner & General Counsel at TCV, one of the world's leading growth equity firms with $18B+ invested across 350+ companies
- Over 15 years of experience advising private equity firms and corporate clients on complex transactions
- Legal architect for TCV's investments and exits across major portfolio companies including internet, SaaS, and fintech sectors
- Dual J.D./M.B.A. graduate of Santa Clara University, combining legal and business expertise
- Previously advised top-tier private equity clients at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, one of the most prestigious law firms globally
- Gained international perspective through Junior Year Abroad at University of Oxford, Mansfield College

## Latest updates

- **2024-05** — TCV raised a new fund (as of last raised date May 2024), with John Delfino continuing as Partner & General Counsel overseeing deal structuring and legal operations

## Links

- Website: https://tcv.com/team/john-delfino
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/delfinojohn
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/pages/Technology-Crossover-Ventures/125241954197765

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