About Us

Summit Cove Partners was built on a single belief: founder-led businesses deserve CFO-quality financial leadership, regardless of their current size.

Built by Operators, Trusted by Founders

Our partners have held CFO and VP Finance roles at companies through every stage — from seed through Series C and beyond. We've sat in the chair, managed the close, faced the board, and navigated the stress of a down round.

We founded Summit Cove because we saw talented founders struggle with financial complexity simply because they couldn't yet justify a full-time CFO. We close that gap with senior-level advisory that scales with your business.

Established
2008

Our Approach

Founder-First

We align entirely with the founder's perspective. Our loyalty is to your vision and your shareholders — not to a parent company or private equity mandate.

Earnings-Focused

Cash flow, profitability, and sustainable growth come before optics. We help you build a business with real financial substance, not just top-line momentum.

Investor-Ready

Every engagement is structured so that your business is ready for the next raise, the next acquisition conversation, or the next strategic partnership at any time.

Leadership

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Jonathan Harper

Managing Partner

Former CFO of Meridian Logistics ($180M ARR). 22 years in corporate finance, private equity, and founder advisory. Stanford MBA.

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Diana Prescott

Partner, Capital Markets

Ex-Director at Bridgewater Capital. Structured $800M+ in debt and equity transactions across SaaS, manufacturing, and professional services.

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Marcus Lam

Partner, Financial Operations

Former VP Finance at two portfolio companies post-Series B. Built FP&A functions at scale from Series A through exit. CPA, Kellogg MBA.

Work With a Team That Understands Your Stage

We've guided companies from $2M to $80M ARR. Let us bring that experience to your next chapter.

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