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Brandon Hoffman
InvestorGeneral Partner at Sunset Venture Partners
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Writes $75K – $400K checks · typically $150K
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About
Brandon Hoffman is General Partner at Sunset Ventures, an early-stage venture fund investing in emerging technology across mediatech, commerce, and fintech. Previously, he was an operator and investor at Samsung Next, where he led R&D and venture efforts across gaming, fintech, AI, and blockchain, with notable investments in Ready Player Me, Wonder Dynamics, and The Sandbox. Before Samsung, he was an equity research analyst at Morgan Stanley covering internet sectors and worked on IPOs including Snap and Spotify, and he holds an MBA from Wharton and an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School.
Experience
- Sunset VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- The AI CollectiveFounding Lead of LA Chaptercurrent2024 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Samsung NextVenture Principal2018 — 2022Mountain View, California, United States
- Samsung ElectronicsHead of Research, Chief Innovation Office2018 — 2022Mountain View, California, United States
- Morgan StanleyEquity Research2015 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
- Harlem CapitalVenture Intern2018Greater New York City Area
- Cypher AcceleratorAdvisor2018
- CoolwaterEmerging Fund Manager2018
- XSamsungGoverning Body Member2018
- JUMP InvestorsVenture Intern2014Los Angeles, California
- BairdEquity Research Intern2014Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
- J.P. MorganInvestment Banking Associate, Technology & Media Group2014New York City Metropolitan Area
- J.P. MorganPrivate Wealth Manager2010 — 2014Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Reborn Brilliance ProductionsFounder - Creator & Audio Engineer2002 — 2011Greater Los Angeles Area
- Wells FargoPersonal Banker & Bank Teller2006 — 2009Orange County, California Area
Skills & more
Financial AnalysisVenture CapitalDue DiligenceStrategic PartnershipsInvestmentsFinancial ModelingStartupsPortfolio ManagementInvestment BankingFundraisingStrategyBusiness Development
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Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)AnalyticsResearchSalesValuationEntrepreneurshipFinancial ServicesFinanceLeadership- CFA Level I — CFA Institute
- FINRA Series 7, 63, 86, 87 — Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brandon Hoffman?
- Brandon Hoffman is General Partner at Sunset Ventures, an early-stage venture fund investing in emerging technology across mediatech, commerce, and fintech. Previously, he was an operator and investor at Samsung Next, where he led R&D and venture efforts across gaming, fintech, AI, and blockchain, with notable investments in Ready Player Me, Wonder Dynamics, and The Sandbox. Before Samsung, he was an equity research analyst at Morgan Stanley covering internet sectors and worked on IPOs including Snap and Spotify, and he holds an MBA from Wharton and an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School.
- Where does Brandon Hoffman work?
- Brandon Hoffman is General Partner at Sunset Venture Partners.
- What check size does Brandon Hoffman write?
- Brandon Hoffman typically writes checks of $75K – $400K.
- Where did Brandon Hoffman go to school?
- Brandon Hoffman studied at The Wharton School (MBA, Finance); Harvard Kennedy School (MPA, Behavioral Economics); California State University, Fullerton (Bachelors of Business Admin - BBA, Business and Music Arts).
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Also attended Harvard University2,000
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Also attended University of Pennsylvania1,431
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Shared employers
Also worked at Samsung Next41
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Also worked at Samsung Electronics176
Tom DriscollPrincipal at Differential VenturesSang Won LeeEntrepreneur in Residence at Storm VenturesDavid GoldschmidtManaging Director, Head of the Fund at Samsung Catalyst FundAdry ElmiladyInvestment Principal at Samsung Catalyst FundIan ClowInvestment Director at Samsung Catalyst FundMartin ScottSenior Technical Advisor at Samsung Catalyst Fund
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Also worked at Harlem Capital22
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Also worked at J.P. Morgan1,393
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