Eisner Family

Overview

The Eisner Family is a prominent American family known for their involvement in the entertainment industry, including significant investments in various media and beverage companies. Their investment activities are primarily managed through The Eisner Foundation, a family office established in 1996 by Michael and Jane Eisner. The foundation focuses on providing access and opportunity for children and the aging in Los Angeles County, offering philanthropic support and counsel to exceptionally-run non-profit organizations working to create lasting positive changes in the lives of at-risk and disadvantaged seniors and children in the Los Angeles community. The foundation's goal is to help Los Angeles be a place that protects and nurtures its most vulnerable citizens. The Eisner Foundation's investment strategy encompasses a diverse range of asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, collectibles and art, commodities, crypto, distressed and special situations, ESG and impact investing, fixed income (debt and bonds), hedge funds, and infrastructure. They are involved in various stages of investment, from seed and early-stage funding to growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed situations. Geographically, their investments span across multiple countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, China, India, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Russia. The industries they invest in are diverse, encompassing technology, healthcare, media, entertainment, consumer goods, financial services, real estate, energy, telecommunications, transportation, retail, education, agriculture, manufacturing, and hospitality. The Eisner Family's investment philosophy is centered on creating lasting positive changes in the lives of at-risk and disadvantaged individuals, particularly seniors and children, by supporting organizations that unite multiple generations for the betterment of communities. They aim to achieve a just, inclusive, and thriving society comprised of generations working together for the benefit of all. Their track record includes making grants of over $7 million annually, demonstrating a strong commitment to their philanthropic mission. The Eisner Foundation's approach to investing is deeply rooted in their family's tradition of philanthropy, which dates back to Sigmund Eisner, Michael's great-grandfather, who was the president of the Sigmund Eisner Company based in Red Bank, New Jersey. The company was once the exclusive manufacturer of uniforms for the Boy Scouts of America and the largest manufacturer of uniforms in the United States. This legacy of community involvement and support for children and families continues to influence the Eisner Family's investment decisions and philanthropic endeavors today.

Investment Focus

• Organizations focused on providing access and opportunity for children and the aging in Los Angeles County
• Non-profit organizations working to create lasting positive changes in the lives of at-risk and disadvantaged seniors and children
• Programs that unite multiple generations for the betterment of communities

Portfolio Companies