Talal Almeshal is a Vice President at Bridgeport Partners. At Bridgeport, Talal is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing financial technology investments.

Prior to Bridgeport, Talal was an Associate at Wafra, Inc. (Wafra), an alternative investment firm, where he originated, underwrote, structured and executed investment opportunities across the capital structure. At Wafra, Talal focused on investments in financial services firms, alternative real estate, infrastructure and transportation, and opportunistic and distressed investments. He was also a member of Wafra’s Junior Analyst Training Program Committee as a Program Facilitator, where he co-led the training and managing of 50+ attendees and interns. Prior to serving as an investment professional, Talal was a Junior Analyst in Wafra’s Training Program, where he graduated in the top of his class with distinction.

Talal is a graduate from the MBA program at Harvard Business School, and the George Washington University School of Business where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and International Business, cum laude.