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Sam Berger

Investor

Vice 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

  1. Starwood Capital GroupVice President, Private Investments - JAWScurrent2021 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. Starwood Capital GroupChief of Staff (Founder & CEO, Barry Sternlicht)2023 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
  3. Charlesbank Capital PartnersAssociate - Technology Opportunities Fund2020 — 2021Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  4. William BlairInvestment Banking Associate, Software M&A2018 — 2020Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  5. Piper JaffrayInvestment Banking Analyst, Consumer M&A2017 — 2018San Francisco, California
  6. Duke UniversitySenior Manager, Men's Varsity Lacrosse2013 — 2017Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
  7. Global Partners LPSummer Analyst, M&A and Corporate Development2016Greater Boston Area
  8. Bridge BankCredit Analyst Intern, Technology Banking2015Boston, Massachusetts
  9. Clough Capital Partners, L.P.Summer Research Analyst, Emeth Fund2014Greater Boston Area
  10. Audax GroupSummer Intern2013Greater Boston Area
  11. AGC PartnersSummer Intern2012Greater Boston Area

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Private EquityGrowth EquityFamily OfficesStrategic Planning12Business Development3Public Speaking18Management8Team Building5Business Planning4Strategy8Market Research5Fundraising11
+6 moreMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelResearchMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordLeadership

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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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