Where does Lorenzo Esparza work?

Lorenzo Esparza is Principal at Manhattan West.

What check size does Lorenzo Esparza write?

Lorenzo Esparza typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.

Where did Lorenzo Esparza go to school?

Lorenzo Esparza studied at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (Juris Doctor); UC Santa Barbara.

Lorenzo Esparza

Investor

Principal at Manhattan West

Los Angeles, California

Writes $250K – $5M checks · typically $2.6M

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Nick KaiserunlockedLorenzo: together at UC Santa Barbara (1995–1996)

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×3Lorenzo: together at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

About

Lorenzo Esparza is the Chief Executive Officer and Founding Principal at Manhattan West, where he oversees strategic direction and day-to-day operations while chairing the firm's Investment Committee. He has capitalized and led private investment funds across real estate, venture capital, and private equity/credit, and serves as general partner or managing member of over 30 investment funds. Before founding Manhattan West, he worked in financial services at AllianceBernstein and JP Morgan Securities; he holds a BA from UC Santa Barbara and a JD from Loyola Law School.

Experience

Manhattan WestCEO, Founding Principalcurrent2016 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
J.P. MorganExecutive Director2011 — 2016Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Investments4Alternative Investments20Asset Management14Business Strategy9Financial Analysis13Series 77Wealth Management7Asset Managment5Investment Advisory5Wealth Management Services4Marketing Strategy3Investment Strategies4

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Strategic Financial PlanningFinancial PlanningTradingManagementSeries 63

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Colleagues at Manhattan West

Anders Uechtritz

Director, Consulting (NSW) at Social Ventures Australia

Angie Spielman

Founding Partner, Managing Director at Manhattan West

Aram Adajian

Executive Director, Venture Capital at Manhattan West

Bill Ryan

Chief Compliance Officer at Manhattan West

Blaize Leone

Investment Operations Associate at Manhattan West

Brandon Allen

Executive Director, Financial Advisor at Manhattan West

Bryan Chay

Senior Analyst, Venture Capital at Manhattan West

Calvin Bui

Associate Portfolio Manager at Manhattan West

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lorenzo Esparza?: Lorenzo Esparza is the Chief Executive Officer and Founding Principal at Manhattan West, where he oversees strategic direction and day-to-day operations while chairing the firm's Investment Committee. He has capitalized and led private investment funds across real estate, venture capital, and private equity/credit, and serves as general partner or managing member of over 30 investment funds. Before founding Manhattan West, he worked in financial services at AllianceBernstein and JP Morgan Securities; he holds a BA from UC Santa Barbara and a JD from Loyola Law School.
Where does Lorenzo Esparza work?: Lorenzo Esparza is Principal at Manhattan West.
What check size does Lorenzo Esparza write?: Lorenzo Esparza typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.
Where did Lorenzo Esparza go to school?: Lorenzo Esparza studied at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (Juris Doctor); UC Santa Barbara.

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Also attended Loyola Law School, Los Angeles23

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Also attended UC Santa Barbara490

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Shared employers

Also worked at J.P. Morgan1,380

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