Lorenzo Esparza
InvestorPrincipal at Manhattan West
Los Angeles, California
Writes $250K β $5M checks Β· typically $2.6M
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 β presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- J.P. MorganExecutive Director2011 β 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 63From Lorenzo's professional profile.
Colleagues at Manhattan West
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
Carol Yee
Client Relationship 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 β $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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