Venture Growth Capital Appoints David Finn as Chief Financial Officer
David Finn, formerly of Patriot Bank and First Citizens Bank, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Venture Growth Capital, a private credit provider headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
At a Glance
- Name: David Finn
- Title: Chief Financial Officer
- Company: Venture Growth Capital
- Headquarters: Greenwich, CT
- Effective Date: June 1, 2026
- Previous Roles: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Patriot Bank, N.A.; Global Controller for Equipment Finance, CFO of Consumer Finance, and SVP of Regulatory Reporting, First Citizens Bank (formerly The CIT Group)
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in Management (concentration in Accounting and Finance), Gettysburg College
Venture Growth Capital, a leading private credit provider serving small and middle-market businesses, has appointed David Finn as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2026. Finn will be based at the firm's headquarters in Greenwich, CT, and will report to Chief Executive Officer John Paradisi.
Finn brings more than three decades of finance leadership experience from major U.S. financial institutions, joining Venture Growth Capital as the firm continues its rapid expansion in the private credit market.
"Bringing David onto our leadership team is an important step as Venture Growth Capital continues to scale," said John Paradisi, Chief Executive Officer of Venture Growth Capital. "His career has been defined by the kind of discipline, rigor, and capital markets experience that comes from decades of senior leadership inside major financial institutions. David will be instrumental as we continue to build the next phase of the finance organization that supports our growth ambitions."
A Career Built for This Role
Finn joins Venture Growth Capital with more than 30 years of experience leading finance functions at major U.S. financial institutions, with deep expertise across capital markets, treasury, financial planning and analysis, regulatory and financial reporting, and the buildout of finance organizations through periods of significant growth and transformation.
Most recently, Finn served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Patriot Bank, National Association. Earlier in his career, he held senior finance leadership roles over more than two decades at First Citizens Bank (formerly The CIT Group), including Global Controller for Equipment Finance, CFO of the Consumer Finance business, and SVP of Regulatory Reporting.
What David Finn Will Oversee at Venture Growth Capital
In his role, Finn will lead the firm's finance and accounting organization, including capital strategy, treasury, financial planning and analysis, accounting, and investor reporting. He will also partner closely with the CEO on the firm's long-range strategy and capital structure.
"Venture Growth Capital has built a remarkable platform with a clear runway ahead of it," said Finn. "What drew me to Venture Growth Capital was the combination of strong leadership, a disciplined culture, and a talent-rich organization focused on growth. I'm looking forward to partnering with John and the team as the firm continues to scale."
Finn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management, with a concentration in Accounting and Finance, from Gettysburg College.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is the new CFO of Venture Growth Capital?
A: David Finn has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Venture Growth Capital, effective June 1, 2026. He is a veteran finance executive with more than 30 years of experience at institutions including Patriot Bank and First Citizens Bank.
Q: What does Venture Growth Capital do?
A: Venture Growth Capital is a private credit provider headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm offers term loans and growth capital solutions to small and middle-market businesses and has deployed billions in capital since its founding in 2016.
Q: Who does the CFO of Venture Growth Capital report to?
A: David Finn reports to John Paradisi, Chief Executive Officer of Venture Growth Capital.
Q: Where is David Finn based?
A: Finn is based at Venture Growth Capital's headquarters in Greenwich, CT.
About Venture Growth Capital
Venture Growth Capital is a leading provider of capital to small and middle-market businesses. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Greenwich, CT, Venture Growth Capital has deployed billions in growth capital by combining institutional-grade execution with a partnership-first approach.
Learn more at venturegrowthcapital.com
*Term Loans are issued by WebBank and serviced by Venture Growth Capital pursuant to our partnership with the Bank.
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