Meridian Capital Adds Teague Collins As Managing Director To Strengthen Technology Practice
Published January 22, 2026
Seattle, WA — Meridian Capital, a middle-market investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, and strategic advisory services, is pleased to announce that Teague Collins has joined the firm’s Technology practice as a Managing Director.
Teague brings more than 19 years of investment banking experience advising founder-led and growth-stage software companies on sell-side M&A, equity recapitalizations, and strategic growth capital transactions. His work spans retail and commerce technology, sales and marketing platforms, and a wide range of application software sectors, with a strong emphasis on disciplined processes, stakeholder alignment, and transaction execution.
“Teague brings a rare combination of deep software transaction experience, track record of serving founders and entrepreneurs, and disciplined execution,” said Brian Murphy, CEO & Managing Director of Meridian Capital. “His background advising growth-stage technology companies represents a significant addition to our technology practice. We are also excited about Teague’s role in continuing to build our presence in Southern California.”
“I’m excited to welcome Teague to Meridian and to our Technology practice,” said Patrick Ringland, President & Managing Director of Meridian Capital. “He understands how to partner with founders, investors, and professional advisors, and his familiarity with the Orange County market expands our ability to create great outcomes for businesses across the region.”
Prior to Meridian Capital, Teague co-led the software investment banking practice at Cascadia Capital, where he advised on more than 50 software transactions and worked closely with attorneys, accounting firms, and other trusted advisors to help clients navigate complex diligence, structuring, and closing processes. Earlier in his career, he held investment banking roles at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley in New York.
Teague is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and served as a Surface Warfare Officer, completing two overseas deployments. He holds FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses and is based in Orange County, California.
Meridian Capital continues to invest in senior advisory talent to support its professional service partners and provide clients with a coordinated, high-touch advisory experience throughout the transaction lifecycle.
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About Meridian Capital
Meridian Capital LLC is a leading independent middle market M&A advisory firm with locations in Seattle, Salt Lake City, the Bay Area, and Portland. Meridian has served as a trusted advisor to business owners on complex corporate finance, M&A and strategic challenges for over 29 years. The firm differentiates itself through its deep industry insights, highly customized service approach, and end-to-end commitment to execution. With a unique combination of financial, transactional, and operational professionals on your side, Meridian offers the depth and breadth of experience required to serve leading middle market companies in multiple sectors including aerospace defense & space, food, beverage & agribusiness, business services, consumer, diversified industrials, engineering & construction, building products, technology, and telecommunications. Meridian also offers clients unparalleled cross-border capabilities through its REACH M&A Partners network.
