Sam Berger
InvestorVice President at Jaws Ventures · Vice President, Private Investments - JAWS at Starwood Capital Group
New York City
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About
Joined Jaws in 2021 and sources, executes and supports investments focused on technology and tech-enabled services companies. Previously Chief of Staff to the Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital, and earlier worked at Charlesbank Capital Partners, William Blair and Piper Sandler.
Experience
- Starwood Capital GroupVice President, Private Investments - JAWScurrent2021 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- Starwood Capital GroupChief of Staff (Founder & CEO, Barry Sternlicht)2023 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
- Charlesbank Capital PartnersAssociate - Technology Opportunities Fund2020 — 2021Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- William BlairInvestment Banking Associate, Software M&A2018 — 2020Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Piper JaffrayInvestment Banking Analyst, Consumer M&A2017 — 2018San Francisco, California
- Duke UniversitySenior Manager, Men's Varsity Lacrosse2013 — 2017Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
- Global Partners LPSummer Analyst, M&A and Corporate Development2016Greater Boston Area
- Bridge BankCredit Analyst Intern, Technology Banking2015Boston, Massachusetts
- Clough Capital Partners, L.P.Summer Research Analyst, Emeth Fund2014Greater Boston Area
- Audax GroupSummer Intern2013Greater Boston Area
- AGC PartnersSummer Intern2012Greater Boston Area
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sam Berger?
- Joined Jaws in 2021 and sources, executes and supports investments focused on technology and tech-enabled services companies. Previously Chief of Staff to the Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital, and earlier worked at Charlesbank Capital Partners, William Blair and Piper Sandler.
- Where does Sam Berger work?
- Sam Berger is Vice President at Jaws Ventures.
- Where did Sam Berger go to school?
- Sam Berger studied at Duke University (Bachelor’s Degree, History); The Rivers School (High School).
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