Siris, a New York-based private equity firm focused on technology companies, has promoted Tyler Sipprelle to partner.

Based in New York, Sipprelle will continue to help lead the investment team with the responsibility of sourcing, executing and managing investments with a focus on the business services, internet, telecommunication services and industrial technology sectors. Prior to joining the firm, Sipprelle served as an associate at a technology-focused private equity firm and began his career in investment banking at Lazard.

“Tyler has played a key role in a number of important investments over the past seven years and, importantly, represents our firm’s values,” comments Frank Baker, a co-founder and managing partner of Siris.