About
Founder and Managing Partner of Altra with nearly 20 years of institutional experience in high-yield and distressed debt, public equities, and venture capital. Previously a sector analyst at Brigade Capital Management deploying ~$2B, a high-yield research analyst at Bank of America, and founder of consumer brand Watermelon Road; holds a BS in Finance from the University of Kansas.
Experience
- Altra Venture PartnersManaging Partner, Altra Venture Partnerscurrent2021 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- Global Women in VCMembercurrent2021 — present
- Watermelon RoadFounder and CEO2017 — 2020New York, NY
- Brigade Capital ManagementResearch Analyst2012 — 2016New York, NY
- Bank of America Merrill LynchVice President High Yield Research2006 — 2012New York City Metropolitan Area
- Jeffrey Williams & Co.Investment Banking Analyst2006New York, NY
- Tortoise CapitalIntern2005Kansas City Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Equity ResearchSector ResearchFinancial ModelingValuationInvestmentsHedge FundsFixed IncomeEquitiesAsset ManagementEntrepreneurshipFinanceBonds
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Investment ManagementInvestment BankingResearchMarket ResearchFinancial AnalysisData AnalysisRecruitingModelingStrategyAnalytical SkillsLeadershipPublic Speaking- Series 7 and Series 63 — FINRA
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jamie Melzer?
- Founder and Managing Partner of Altra with nearly 20 years of institutional experience in high-yield and distressed debt, public equities, and venture capital. Previously a sector analyst at Brigade Capital Management deploying ~$2B, a high-yield research analyst at Bank of America, and founder of consumer brand Watermelon Road; holds a BS in Finance from the University of Kansas.
- Where does Jamie Melzer work?
- Jamie Melzer is Founder & Managing Partner at Altra Venture.
- Where did Jamie Melzer go to school?
- Jamie Melzer studied at The University of Kansas (Bachelor's degree, Finance); GoingVC; CIMBA (International Business).
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