David Burke

David Burke is Managing Director at ParaFi.


David joined ParaFi from BlockTower Capital, where he was Head of Client and Partner Strategy. Prior to BlockTower, David was Global Head of Distribution and Investor Relations for Orchard Global, where he led all business development, investor relations, and client-related activities. Previously, David held a similar role as Partner and Chief Client Officer at MKP Capital Management. Prior to joining MKP in 2011, Mr. Burke was a Partner and Head of Strategic Initiatives at Arrowhawk Capital Partners. David was a Managing Director and member of the Americas Management Committee for DEPFA BANK plc before joining Arrowhawk. Earlier in his career, David held roles in emerging markets, financial institutions, fixed-income, and municipal finance in New York, London, and Johannesburg.


David holds a B.S. from Binghamton University.