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Emerson F. Bluhm

Investor

Managing Partner at Spiral Sun Ventures · Sr. Research Analyst at Sands Capital Ventures

Arlington, VA

About

Emerson F. Bluhm is a senior research analyst at Sands Capital who primarily covers software businesses. He joined the firm in 2010 as a research associate and advanced through roles as senior research associate (2012), research analyst (2015), and senior research analyst (2019). He holds a BS in accounting and business administration from Washington and Lee University and is a CFA charterholder.

Invests in

SaaS

Experience

  1. Spiral Sun VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2016 — presentChicago, Illinois
  2. Dormitus BrandsOwnercurrent2014 — present435 North LaSalle Drive, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60654
  3. Pacha Soap Co.Member Board of Directorscurrent2016 — presentHastings, Nebraska
  4. Colours Licensing, LLCBoard Membercurrent2014 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  5. Coleco HoldingsManaging Partnercurrent2005 — present
  6. River West BrandsCEOcurrent2005 — presentChicago, Illinois
  7. Brim Brands LLC (Partnership with Sensio)Partner2005 — 2026New York City Metropolitan Area
  8. New Slice VenturesCo-Founder and Chief Executive Officer2022 — 2024United States
  9. Naturally ChicagoBoard Member2019 — 2024Chicago, Illinois, United States
  10. UnderallsOwner2016 — 2022Chicago
  11. Aiwa Corp.Member Board Of Directors2014 — 2021Greater Chicago Area
  12. ICAP Patent BrokeragePrincipal Consultant- Trademarks/Brands2014 — 2017Greater Chicago Area
  13. farmedhere, LLCChief Executive Officer2014 — 2015Greater Chicago Area
  14. PluritasPartner2010 — 2014Chicago and San Francisco
  15. Ocean TomoManaging Director2004 — 2005
  16. Development SpecialistsSenior Consultant1996 — 2002
  17. Clinton GoreMidwest and N. California Finance Director1995 — 1996
  18. Democratic National CommitteeMidwest Finance Director1995 — 1996
  19. Clinton/Gore '96Midwest and N. California Finance Director1995 — 1996
  20. Alan Wheat for US SenateFinance Director1993 — 1994

Skills & more

Strategic Planning55Strategy40Management62Leadership39Negotiation7Mergers28Restructuring99Intellectual Property23Business Strategy66Patents9Start-ups99Due Diligence45
+12 moreVenture CapitalNew Business DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentMarketing StrategyPrivate EquityMergers & AcquisitionsContract NegotiationManagement ConsultingBusiness PlanningFinanceCorporate FinanceCompetitive Analysis

Languages Italian

From Emerson's professional profile.

Colleagues at Spiral Sun Ventures

Andrea Joselit
Vice President at Spiral Sun Ventures
Armando Pauker
Co-founder & Managing Director, Tensility Venture Partners at Spiral Sun Ventures
David Donnan
Investor, Speaker, Adjunct Associate Professor, Partner Emeritus (Retired) Kearney at Spiral Sun Ventures
Elliot Begoun
Founder, TIG Brands at Spiral Sun Ventures
Fabrice Braunrot
Retired Vice Chairman, JP Morgan at Spiral Sun Ventures
Jim Slama
CEO, FamilyFarmed, Good Food Business Accelerator, Good Food Financing and Innovation Conference, Naturally Chicago at Spiral Sun Ventures
Karen Malkin
Health Counselor and Board Member, Environmental Working Group at Spiral Sun Ventures
Kevin Griffith
Finance at Spiral Sun Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Emerson F. Bluhm?
Emerson F. Bluhm is a senior research analyst at Sands Capital who primarily covers software businesses. He joined the firm in 2010 as a research associate and advanced through roles as senior research associate (2012), research analyst (2015), and senior research analyst (2019). He holds a BS in accounting and business administration from Washington and Lee University and is a CFA charterholder.
Where does Emerson F. Bluhm work?
Emerson F. Bluhm is Managing Partner at Spiral Sun Ventures.
What does Emerson F. Bluhm invest in?
Emerson F. Bluhm invests in SaaS.
Where did Emerson F. Bluhm go to school?
Emerson F. Bluhm studied at College of the Holy Cross; American School of Milan.

Same school

Also attended College of the Holy Cross59

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Shared employers

Also worked at Naturally Chicago6

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Also worked at Pluritas1

Myron KassarabaVice President, Investments at MassVentures

Also worked at Ocean Tomo5

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Also worked at Democratic National Committee11

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