Pacific Crest Securities
Investment BankingOregon, United States11-50 Employees
Pacific Crest Securities is a mid-sized investment bank based in Portland, Oregon, focused on advisory work for the technology sector. It served technology companies and institutional investors across high-growth areas such as internet-enabled services, mobility, software-as-a-service, cloud infrastructure, big data, and related technology segments. The firm leveraged its understanding of value-creation drivers and its global network of relationships to help clients pursue returns and competitive advantage amid rapid shifts in the technology landscape. Its client base included leading technology companies and institutional investors seeking strategic guidance in evolving markets. In 2015, Pacific Crest was merged into KeyBanc Capital Markets, integrating its technology practice into a broader platform. Historically, the firm operated from multiple offices, including Portland and other major U.S. cities, with international presence in Beijing and London and an office in Shanghai.