Prior to joining First Atlantic Capital in 2010, Brinda Cherian was an Investment Professional at Permira Advisers, where she participated in evaluating and executing leveraged buyouts across a range of industries. She also worked as an Analyst in the Financial Sponsors Group at Credit Suisse, where she was involved in advising private equity firms and their portfolio companies on capital raising and acquisition transactions. Ms. Cherian holds a B.S. in Finance with highest distinction from Indiana University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.