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294 people in our graph share verified history with Jamie — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Will ReedunlockedJamie: together at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (2012)
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Jamie: together at Brigade Capital Management
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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Colleagues at Altra Venture
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).
Same school
Also attended The University of Kansas128
Michelle DuncanDirector, Events at Ibex InvestorsMichelle GarlandPartner & CEO at Soul Search at AlleyCorpSam SilversheinVice President at Alpha PartnersHarry LuoSenior Associate at Reach CapitalJeff StowellManaging Partner at Royal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcScott WilliamsonPortfolio Partner: Product at OSS Capital
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Also attended GoingVC22
Eugene YangFund Operations Director at Keyhorse CapitalJordan CroomInvestor at Side Door VenturesJay FraserInvestor at Side Door VenturesKevin BernalSenior Associate at Mighty CapitalCharles BeyrouthyFounder & Managing Partner at Forma PrimeDianthe Harris SkurkoVenture Partner at Forma Prime
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Also attended CIMBA1
Shared employers
Also worked at Brigade Capital Management42
Maria GuglielmoManager, Recruiting and Employee Experience at Deerfield Management CompanyTim CobbAccounting Professional at Innovatus Capital PartnersNick ManciniPartner at Altas PartnersAaron DanielsChief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Brigade Capital ManagementDoug PardonPartner / Co-Chief Investment Officer / Portfolio Manager at Brigade Capital ManagementGregory SoederPartner / Head of Portfolio Strategy at Brigade Capital Management
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Also worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch377
Dan BartusPartner, Head of Research at Felicis VenturesCyriac ParisotInvestor at Index VenturesGeorgia StevensonInvestor at Index VenturesMatt CherianVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalKatrin GeyskensExecutive Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersAndrea GazviniAssociate at Northzone
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