EQUIAM
Company: EQUIAM
Description: EQUIAM is an innovative systematic growth equity investment firm that distinguishes itself within the venture capital and private equity landscape. The firm utilizes deeply researched, proprietary, data-driven algorithms to inform and guide its investment decisions. EQUIAM is committed to identifying exceptional firms and capitalizing on the high returns associated with these investments. At the same time, it places equal emphasis on implementing world-class portfolio engineering practices within private markets. This dual focus serves to mitigate risk while enhancing long-term performance for its investors.
EQUIAM's emphasis on proven execution capabilities enables the firm to provide its investors with diversified portfolios of private companies that are designed to excel even in the most challenging economic environments. The traditional model of network-driven venture and growth investing has faced numerous challenges, including increased competition and the necessity for larger investments, which have diminished value for investors. EQUIAM recognizes the potential for a new class of nontraditional capital providers to emerge in this evolving landscape.
These emerging players are bringing the same level of rigorous quantitative analysis that transformed public markets into a traditionally opaque and insular investment space. With current data access and the evolving characteristics of more liquid private capital markets, EQUIAM positions itself as a pivotal disruptor in this field.
The team at EQUIAM is exceptionally prepared to execute this innovative strategy, boasting over 40 years of collective experience in launching and managing investment firms, developing robust quantitative strategies, and executing substantial primary and secondary transactions. Notably, EQUIAM's inaugural fund ranks within the top 1% of venture capital funds launched in the 2019 vintage year, achieving an impressive 1.75x distribution to paid-in (DPI) ratio as reported by Cambridge Associates.
EQUIAM's core mission is to deliver exceptional returns for its investors by modernizing the investment approach toward companies that are actively contributing to the modernization of the world. Through its unique strategies and commitment to excellence, EQUIAM aims to redefine the landscape of private investment.
Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equiam
Domain: http://www.equiam.com/
Founded: 2018
Location: San Francisco, California
Address: 565 Commercial St, Fl. 3, San Francisco, California 94111, US
Size: 11-50 employees
Direct Contacts
Name: Eric Borrow
Title: Financial services professional with experience in process improvement and creation for emerging to multi-billion dollar funds, with additional experience in valuation / advisory / M&A
Email: Direct Email
Company: EQUIAM
Phone: (415)-843-1389
Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity
Location: San Francisco, California
Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EquiamVC
Name: John Zic
Title: Founding Partner
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Company: EQUIAM
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnzic
Phone: (415)-843-1389
Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity
Location: San Francisco, California
Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EquiamVC
Name: Ziad Makkawi
Title: Founder & CEO
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Company: EQUIAM
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ziadmakkawi
Phone: (415)-843-1389
Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity
Location: San Francisco, California
Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EquiamVC
Name: Arin Nazarian
Title: Partner
Email: Direct Email
Company: EQUIAM
Phone: (415)-843-1389
Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity
Location: San Francisco, California
Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EquiamVC
Name: Joseph Day
Title: Partner
Email: Direct Email
Company: EQUIAM
Phone: (415)-843-1389
Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity
Location: Palo Alto, California
Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EquiamVC