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Ryan Simonetti

Investor

Venture Partner at Revolution

New York, New York

Writes $25M – $50M checks · typically $25M

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About

Ryan Simonetti is the President and Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Convene Hospitality Group, a global company that owns and operates premium meeting, event, and workplace locations across 40 locations in the US and UK. He also serves as Chairman and co-founder of Ease Capital, a digital-first commercial lending platform focused on multifamily financing. Simonetti previously worked as a real estate banking analyst at Lehman Brothers and as a vice president at Gramercy Capital Corp., and holds a degree from Villanova University.

Experience

  1. Convene Hospitality GroupPresident & Chief Executive Officercurrent2025 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. Ease CapitalCo-Founder & Chairmancurrent2021 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  3. ConveneCo-Founder & CEO2013 — 2025New York, NY
  4. ConvenePrincipal2009 — 2013
  5. Gramercy Capital CorpVice President2006 — 2009
  6. Lehman Brothers Real Estate GroupAnalyst2005 — 2006

Skills & more

Strategic Planning93Public Speaking15Leadership56Management23Loans26Portfolio Management50Investments43Real Estate Economics19Mergers & Acquisitions55Customer Service19Real Estate99Fundraising11
+12 moreStructured FinanceEntrepreneurshipFinanceCommercial Real EstateRetailInvestment PropertiesContract NegotiationMergersLocation IntelligenceRestructuringCMBSFinancial Structuring

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Colleagues at Revolution

Alex Shtarkman
Operating Partner at Revolution
Amira Ouji
Vice President of Platform & Portfolio Success, Rise of the Rest at Revolution
Andrew Wallace
Vice President, Revolution Growth at Revolution
Andy Cloyd
Venture Partner, Rise of the Rest at Revolution
Anna Mason
Investor at Revolution
Ansley Erdel
Senior Policy Advisor, Revolution Growth at Revolution
Carl Leacock
Senior Associate at Revolution
Clara Sieg
Operating Partner, Revolution Ventures at Revolution

Network1

Genevieve GilbreathScout
Co-Founder | General Partner at Springdale Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ryan Simonetti?
Ryan Simonetti is the President and Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Convene Hospitality Group, a global company that owns and operates premium meeting, event, and workplace locations across 40 locations in the US and UK. He also serves as Chairman and co-founder of Ease Capital, a digital-first commercial lending platform focused on multifamily financing. Simonetti previously worked as a real estate banking analyst at Lehman Brothers and as a vice president at Gramercy Capital Corp., and holds a degree from Villanova University.
Where does Ryan Simonetti work?
Ryan Simonetti is Venture Partner at Revolution.
What check size does Ryan Simonetti write?
Ryan Simonetti typically writes checks of $25M – $50M.
Where did Ryan Simonetti go to school?
Ryan Simonetti studied at Villanova University (Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance and Economics).

Founder mafias

Villanova University mafia42

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Jane H. HollingsworthDoctor of Law (J.D.)Founded Eliksa Therapeutics +2Dalton SignorFounded Miist Therapeutics +1Mike MaherMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Benjamins Desk +1Gabrielle HaddadBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded Sigma360 +1Ryan SimonettiBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)Founded Easecapital +1Brian McVeighMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded Code Biotherapeutics

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Revolution mafia8

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Steve CaseChairman & CEOFounded DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG)Ted LeonsisFounder & Partner, Revolution GrowthFounded Snagfilms +1Tom CorteseProduct ManagerFounded Peloton Interactive +1Andy CloydVenture Partner, Rise of the RestFounded SuperfiliateTige SavageManaging PartnerFounded DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG)Ashley LarsonVice PresidentFounded OneVillage

+ 1 more

Easecapital mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Rex SalisburyInvestorFounded CambrianRyan SimonettiCo-Founder & Executive ChairmanFounded Convene

Convene mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Ryan SimonettiPresident & Chief Executive OfficerFounded Easecapital

Same school

Also attended Villanova University162

Connor HillAssistant Controller at GreycroftEric JohnsonInvestor at Khosla VenturesJessica MayerClient Team Member at Generation Investment ManagementAndrea CambriaPrincipal, Head of Valuation at TCVDeb TraversEntrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation SpaceKaki CaceresVice President, Finance at Stripes

+ 156 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Convene Hospitality Group1

Ryan SimonettiCo-Founder & Executive Chairman at Easecapital

Also worked at Ease Capital3

Rohan MalhotraGeneral Partner at Brewer Lane VenturesRex SalisburySolo-GP at Cambrian VenturesRyan SimonettiCo-Founder & Executive Chairman at Easecapital

Also worked at Convene9

Steve MurrayAdvisor, Revolution Growth at RevolutionDaniel CorreaGrowth Principal at JLL Spark Global VenturesChris Kelly (Stackpoint)General Partner at Stackpoint VentureChris MirabileFounder & CEO at NOVOSRyan SimonettiCo-Founder & Executive Chairman at EasecapitalDavid LiuFounder at The Knot Worldwide

+ 3 more

Also worked at Gramercy Capital Corp4

Kevin BarnerManaging Director at PacelineJim HritzManaging Director at PacelineAleksandr GampelExecutive Officer, Director at Cuby TechnologiesRyan SimonettiCo-Founder & Executive Chairman at Easecapital