Liam Mickelsen
Associate at Centana Growth Partners
San Francisco, California
Summary
Growth-equity investment professional with operator-style deal writing experience. centanagrowth+1
Previously trained as a technology investment banking analyst, advising on capital raises and M&A for technology companies. finra+1
Active in university finance and career leadership during college, including participation in UCLA's value investing cohort and leadership within the Undergraduate Business Society. ucla+1
Background includes multiple analyst internships and registered industry roles during early-career development. finra
Outdoor enthusiast and former high-school swimmer with interests ranging from adventurous sports to gaming and music. centanagrowth+1
Work
Education
Writing
Why Centana Invested in 401GO
December 1, 2025Co-author on a Centana investment post detailing the SMB retirement gap and 401GO's recordkeeping and payroll integrations as the firm's rationale for investment.
Why Centana Invested in First Connect
November 1, 2024Co-authored firm investment write-up explaining Centana's investment thesis for First Connect, focusing on the insurance aggregator market, carrier-agent dynamics, and First Connect's technology-enabled approach.