Team

Partners for the long term.

More than 50 years of combined investing experience, grounded in supportive, collaborative relationships with the executives we back. Tap any face to view their profile.

The people

Who you'll work with.

David Coit

Co-founder & Managing Director

SBIA Lifetime Achievement Award, 2024

Co-founded North Atlantic Capital in 1986 and has led the firm across four decades of technology investing. Honored by the Small Business Investor Alliance with its 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Mark Morrissette

Managing Director

Joined North Atlantic as a partner in 2000. Focuses on growth-stage technology investments and structured debt across the firm's national portfolio.

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Michael Nitka

Managing Director

A Managing Director and a partner in the Stifel North Atlantic AM-Forward Fund, backing U.S. aerospace and defense advanced-manufacturing suppliers.

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Victor Nesi

Board Member, Stifel Financial

A member of the board of Stifel Financial Corp., North Atlantic's parent since 2021, bringing decades of capital-markets leadership.

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Jason Gorey

Director of Investments

Leads investment sourcing, diligence and execution across the firm's growth-capital and structured-debt strategies.

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Justin Sheehan

Vice President

Supports deal execution and portfolio work across North Atlantic's technology and advanced-manufacturing investments.

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Marnya Bufithis

Chief Financial Officer

Oversees fund finance, operations and investor reporting across North Atlantic's managed venture funds.

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Barbara Williams

Office Coordinator

Keeps the Portland office running and supports the firm's partners, investors and portfolio companies.

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