Anand Sankaralingam Joins Tidal Partners

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tidal Partners co-founders David Handler and David Neequaye are pleased to announce that Anand Sankaralingam has joined Tidal Partners as Managing Director.

Anand joins Tidal Partners with deep banking and strategic advisory expertise in the technology industry, with a focus on enterprise software and AI. In alignment with the Tidal Partners mission, he’ll focus on driving long-term value creation for clients against the backdrop of accelerating digital transformation.

“Anand has exceptional client relationships and embodies the differentiated mindset that is key to the success of Tidal Partners,” said David Handler, Co-Founder, Tidal Partners. “We are excited for him to bring his banking experience, industry expertise and enthusiasm as he joins our growing team.”

Sankaralingam comes to Tidal Partners after spending over 10 years at Evercore, where he was a Managing Director in their Technology strategic advisory practice based in Menlo Park. Over his tenure he advised leading software-focused private equity investors and companies and played a key role in executing high impact technology transactions. He previously held software engineer roles at Netflix and Yahoo.

“I am thrilled to be joining Tidal Partners at such an exciting stage,” said Sankaralingam. “The Firm already has a proven track record of major landmark transactions but is still only at the early stages of its growth. David and David are building a team and culture with unwavering focus on client excellence, thought leadership and a long-term vision, and I look forward to partnering with them in creating a truly differentiated strategic M&A advisory platform.”

Having recently completed its second full year of operations, Tidal Partners is rapidly growing its client base and team by helping companies navigate complex business challenges and harness the transformational forces impacting the technology industry. In addition to bringing his banking expertise, Anand adds his deep experience and perspective to the team culture, supporting young professionals with opportunities to gain exposure to both unique clients and tailored talent development, all within a merit-driven environment.

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