Manhattan West

Manhattan West is a financial solutions company that specializes in investment management and personalized financial services. It operates across three primary areas: Asset Management, Alternatives, and Solutions. The Asset Management division offers traditional equity and fixed income portfolios, while the Alternatives platform focuses on real estate, venture capital, private equity, and private debt, providing clients with diversified investment options. The Solutions Group delivers customized services, including family office support, business management, insurance, and tax services, leveraging the firm's expertise to meet clients' unique financial needs. Additionally, Manhattan West manages several funds, including a real estate opportunistic fund and a credit special situations fund, both centered on investments in California.

Sofia Azizi

Investor

Erika Balla

Investor

Lorenzo Esparza

Founding Principal, CEO and Chairman of Investment Committee

Michael Galanowsky

Managing Director

Matt Gibbons

Managing Director

Austin Ho

Senior Associate

Jordan Hutson

Associate

Luke Kurtz

Associate

Adam Norvell

Managing Director

Tyler Robuck

Managing Director

Francois Maximilian Schramek

Managing Director

Gregory Simonian

Managing Director

Angie Spielman

Partner

Reginald Tucker

Managing Director

Chris Wahl

Associate

Nicole Ziai

Senior Associate

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Vino Vault

Private Equity Round in 2022
Vino Vault specializes in secure wine storage and related services for collectors across the United States. The company offers state-of-the-art, climate-controlled storage facilities that utilize best practices for preserving high-value assets, ensuring that clients' wine collections are stored safely. Vino Vault also provides a comprehensive platform for buying, selling, and trading wine, alongside inventory management tools that help customers track their collections, access tasting notes, and receive market valuations. With additional services such as expert wine shipping, logistics, and auction assistance, Vino Vault aims to enhance the wine collecting experience by making it simple and enjoyable while managing the complexities associated with it.

Klarna

Venture Round in 2021
Klarna is a payment solutions provider that specializes in eCommerce, offering services for both consumers and merchants in several countries, including Sweden, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Norway. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Stockholm, Klarna enables shoppers to select how and when to pay for their purchases through a variety of options such as card payments, direct banking, and installment plans. The company is particularly known for its "buy now, pay later" model, which allows consumers to finance retail purchases without interest over time. For merchants, Klarna provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes technology solutions, credit risk management, and customer administration, facilitating a streamlined shopping experience both online and in-store.

Klarna

Venture Round in 2021
Klarna is a payment solutions provider that specializes in eCommerce, offering services for both consumers and merchants in several countries, including Sweden, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Norway. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Stockholm, Klarna enables shoppers to select how and when to pay for their purchases through a variety of options such as card payments, direct banking, and installment plans. The company is particularly known for its "buy now, pay later" model, which allows consumers to finance retail purchases without interest over time. For merchants, Klarna provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes technology solutions, credit risk management, and customer administration, facilitating a streamlined shopping experience both online and in-store.

Marqeta

Secondary Market in 2021
Marqeta is a modern card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs. With its open API, the Marqeta platform is designed for businesses that want a simple and tailored way of managing payment programs so that they can create experiences and power new modes of commerce. Marqeta is headquartered in Oakland, California. It operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and is certified to process payments in 10 countries in APAC.

Better.com

Secondary Market in 2021
Better Holdco, Inc. is a digital mortgage lending company based in New York that offers a streamlined online platform for residential clients in multiple states across the U.S. Founded in 2016, Better.com focuses on providing a transparent and efficient home-financing experience by eliminating commissions, fees, and traditional branch appointments. The company offers a variety of mortgage options, including fixed and adjustable rates for conventional and jumbo loans, as well as refinancing services. In addition to mortgage lending, Better.com features a digital marketplace that provides competitive quotes from various insurance providers and connects clients with leading real estate agents. Since its inception, Better.com has facilitated $7.9 billion in home loans and $1 billion in insurance, aiming to democratize access to home financing.

TechStyle, Inc.

Venture Round in 2019
TechStyle, Inc. is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer that designs, manufactures, and sells footwear, jewelry, handbags, and apparel for women. The company operates several brands, including Fabletics, JustFab, ShoeDazzle, and FabKids, and provides customers with the option to create personalized style profiles for tailored shopping experiences. Founded in 2009 and based in El Segundo, California, TechStyle also has offices in Berlin, Barcelona, and London. The company combines advanced technology with contemporary fashion trends to enhance the shopping experience for its millions of customers, including 5 million VIP members. TechStyle's products are available through various retail outlets and online, reaching markets in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

Jetti Resources

Corporate Round in 2019
Jetti Resources is a Canadian company founded in 2014, headquartered in Vancouver, specializing in the development of hydrometallurgical technology for metal extraction from mineral ores. The company focuses on extracting copper from low-grade primary sulfides, particularly chalcopyrite, the most abundant copper mineral ore. Jetti's proprietary catalytic technology effectively addresses the challenges associated with recovering vast amounts of trapped resources, significantly enhancing copper yields while being cost-effective and environmentally responsible. In addition to copper, the technology can also be applied to the extraction of zinc and nickel from sulfide ores, contributing to more efficient mineral processing practices.

Navan

Venture Round in 2019
Navan, formerly known as TripActions, is a business travel platform that focuses on optimizing corporate travel operations through a mobile-first, end-to-end solution. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices worldwide, Navan combines AI-driven personalization with a comprehensive inventory of flights, accommodations, and transportation options. The platform is designed to enhance the travel experience for employees while providing finance leaders and travel managers with the tools necessary to manage travel as a strategic asset. It offers 24/7 live support and rewards employees with loyalty points for personal use, promoting cost-conscious spending. By integrating data science, user-friendly design, and exceptional service, Navan aims to deliver rewarding travel experiences that align with the needs of businesses and their workforce.

Navan

Series C in 2018
Navan, formerly known as TripActions, is a business travel platform that focuses on optimizing corporate travel operations through a mobile-first, end-to-end solution. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices worldwide, Navan combines AI-driven personalization with a comprehensive inventory of flights, accommodations, and transportation options. The platform is designed to enhance the travel experience for employees while providing finance leaders and travel managers with the tools necessary to manage travel as a strategic asset. It offers 24/7 live support and rewards employees with loyalty points for personal use, promoting cost-conscious spending. By integrating data science, user-friendly design, and exceptional service, Navan aims to deliver rewarding travel experiences that align with the needs of businesses and their workforce.
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