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Rodger Berman

Investor

Managing Partner at Rachel Zoe Ventures

West Hollywood, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Former investment banker and successful media and technology entrepreneur with experience as an investor and early-stage advisor. Co-founder of CURATEUR, Rachel Zoe Brand, Recognition Media (exited 2020), The Zoe Report (exited 2018), and Sweeps Club (exited 2002).

Experience

  1. Rachel Zoe, Inc.Co-founder and Co-CEOcurrent2009 — present
  2. Rachel Zoe VenturesCo-founder and Managing Partnercurrent2020 — present
  3. FabFitFunAdvisorcurrent2015 — present
  4. Hugh & GraceAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
  5. IntroAdvisorcurrent2020 — present
  6. MamentaAdvisorcurrent2015 — present
  7. Portal WarehousingAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
  8. THE LISTAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
  9. Berman Capital PartnersChief Executive Officercurrent2026 — present
  10. Berman Yee GroupCo-Founder2025 — 2026
  11. CURATEURCo-founder and Co-CEO2020 — 2025
  12. The Zoe ReportCo-founder and Co-CEO2009 — 2020
  13. Recognition MediaCo-founder and President2003 — 2009
  14. Sweeps ClubCo-founder1999 — 2002
  15. Ladenburg ThalmannVice President1993 — 1999

Skills & more

Board of Directors

From Rodger's professional profile.

Colleagues at Rachel Zoe Ventures

Jocelyn Lehman
Senior Associate at Rachel Zoe Ventures
Matthew Walker
Investor at Rachel Zoe Ventures
Rachel Zoe
Chairwoman at Rachel Zoe Ventures
Taylor Wong
Principal at Rachel Zoe Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rodger Berman?
Former investment banker and successful media and technology entrepreneur with experience as an investor and early-stage advisor. Co-founder of CURATEUR, Rachel Zoe Brand, Recognition Media (exited 2020), The Zoe Report (exited 2018), and Sweeps Club (exited 2002).
Where does Rodger Berman work?
Rodger Berman is Managing Partner at Rachel Zoe Ventures.
What check size does Rodger Berman write?
Rodger Berman typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Rodger Berman go to school?
Rodger Berman studied at The George Washington University (Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business); The George Washington University School of Business (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Finance).

Founder mafias

The George Washington University mafia28

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

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The George Washington University School of Business mafia5

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

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Same school

Also attended The George Washington University187

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Also attended The George Washington University School of Business40

Gina TedescoInvestor at Golden SeedsTidal McCoyChairman at IronGate Capital AdvisorsJoshua PulmanPrincipal at Truist VenturesMaryanne LiuInvestment Analyst at TDK VenturesScott GarberManaging Partner at Early Light VenturesXavier ParkmondInvestor at LightShed Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Ladenburg Thalmann2

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