Derek Z. Li
Vice President
Derek is a member of Nautic’s industrials team. His responsibilities include sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and collaborating with management teams to drive value creation across growth and operational levers. Prior to attending business school, Derek was a Senior Associate at Riverside Partners, a middle market private equity firm based in Boston, where he was involved in executing and managing investments across the tech and tech-enabled sectors. Derek began his career as an Analyst at Foros Group in New York, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions.
Joined Nautic
- 2024
Nautic Focus
- Industrials
Education
- Columbia University, B.A.
- University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, M.B.A.
Investment Involvement
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