SEATTLE, Wash. – Sept. 30, 2026 – Pike Street Capital ("Pike Street") is pleased to announce that Nolan Bernard has joined the firm as an Associate. In his role, Bernard will work across all stages of the investment process, including opportunity assessment, due diligence, transaction structuring, and execution.
Bernard’s background spans corporate development, investment banking, and fund management. Most recently, he was a member of the Corporate Development team at Laird Norton Company, where he evaluated and executed investments across the company's portfolio. Previously, he spent several years on the Diversified Industrials team at Meridian Capital advising founder-led and family-owned businesses on M&A transactions. He began his career in private fund management at Standish Management. Bernard holds a BBA in Finance and Information Systems from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business.
“Nolan’s experience fits well with our investment approach,” said David Dandel, Partner at Pike Street Capital. “He has worked on both the investment and advisory sides of transactions, understands the dynamics of working with founder-owned businesses, and has experience in the markets and industries where we invest. He also brings valuable familiarity with the Pacific Northwest business community. We’re excited to have him on the team.”
Bernard joins Pike Street’s deal team and will be based in the firm’s Seattle office.