Brian Gaister
InvestorPartner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Washington, District of Columbia
Writes $75K – $200K checks · typically $1.5M
About
Brian R. Gaister runs three co-investing platforms—a multifamily office, B2B SaaS VC, and Opportunity Zone real estate—giving entrepreneurial families institutional-quality deals and targeting overlooked North American secondary cities for SaaS.
Invests in
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Experience
- SaaS VenturesCo-Founder and Partnercurrent2017 — presentBethesda, MD
- Pennington Partners & Co.Co-Founder and CEOcurrent2016 — presentWashington D.C. Metro Area
- Academy of FinanceAdvisory Board Member2007 — 2017Howard County, Maryland
- Merrill LynchVice President/SVP2010 — 2015Columbia, Maryland
- Morgan StanleyAssociate2007 — 2010
Education
- University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of BusinessInternational Business B.S.
- The University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessExecutive Education For Certified Private Wealth Advisor Designation From IMCA, Certified Private Wealth Advisor Program
- The Wharton SchoolExecutive Education For Certified Investment Management Analyst Program From IMCA, Certified Investment Management Analyst Program
Skills & more
Financial Advisory26Investments20Finance15Investment Management13Investment Strategies10Hedge Funds8Management7Strategic Financial Planning5Entrepreneurship5Alternative Investments5Private Equity5Venture Capital3
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Investment BankingFinancial ServicesAngel InvestingFamily Office ManagementEstate PlanningFinancial PlanningStrategic PlanningFinancial ModelingPortfolio Management- Certified Private Wealth Advisor — Investment Management Consultants Association
- Certified Investment Management Analyst — Investment Management Consultants Association
From Brian's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business31
LinaInvestor at InvestinorFernando GonzalezPartner, Global Capital Strategy at QED InvestorsRandy GuttmanPartner, Chief Operating Officer at JMI EquityShalanda ArmstrongManaging Partner at 100Km Ventures LlcSethGeneral Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.BrianCo-founder at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
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Also attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business442
Prashant ShahPartner at Monta Vista CapitalNoorPartner at Clear VenturesTinaInvestments & Portfolio Services Team Member at Clear VenturesKatrin GeyskensExecutive Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersBill PescatelloInvestor at LightbankGlebFounder and Managing Partner at iTech Capital
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Also attended The Wharton School1,366
Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesJosh KopelmanFounder and Partner at First Round CapitalAydin SenkutFounder & Managing Partner at FelicisKatie RiesterPartner, Head of Investor Relations at Felicis VenturesTrevor OelschigInvestment Team at General CatalystRebecca JamesInvestor at Index Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Pennington Partners & Co.1
Also worked at Academy of Finance1
Also worked at Merrill Lynch405
Hans TungManaging Partner at Notable CapitalAnthony LinHead of Intel Capital, Corporate Vice President at Intel CapitalNoorPartner at Clear VenturesKesha CashFounder & General Partner at Impact America FundAftab MathurManaging Director at Temasek at Golden Gate VenturesAndrew WallaceVice President, Revolution Growth at Revolution
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Also worked at Morgan Stanley881
Mary MeekerFounder & General Partner at BONDAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesJenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaLuciana LixandruPartner at Sequoia CapitalJames DetweilerVP of Investments at Felicis VenturesTobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis Ventures
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Colleagues at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Brian
Co-founder at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Collin
Managing Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Dan Eidell
Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Jesse
SaaS Growth Lead at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Jesse Bloom
Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Rodd Macklin
Venture Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Seth
General Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Sian
Founding Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
















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