Elisha Wiesel
Overview
Elisha Wiesel is a seasoned financial professional with a diverse background in investment management and technology. After earning a B.S. in Computer Science from Yale University, he embarked on a 25-year career at Goldman Sachs, where he held various leadership roles, including Chief Risk Officer of the Securities Division and Chief Information Officer. In 2019, he transitioned from Goldman Sachs to co-found ClearAlpha Technologies, an emerging investment manager, where he serves as a founding partner and Chief Risk Officer. At ClearAlpha, Wiesel is responsible for designing and calibrating the firm's risk management architecture and co-managing the Niche Plus fund. In addition to his role at ClearAlpha, Wiesel is actively involved in several other ventures. He chairs Entrio, an Israeli financial technology start-up, and the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, continuing his father's legacy of humanitarian work. He also serves on the Board of Directors for FactSet Research Systems, contributing his expertise in risk management and technology. His philanthropic efforts include organizing fundraisers and serving as a board member for Good Shepherd Services, a Brooklyn-based charity supporting at-risk youths and their families. Wiesel's investment focus spans multiple asset classes, including hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital, with a strategic emphasis on growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed investments. His geographical focus includes the United States and Israel, and his industry interests are broad, encompassing financial services, technology, FinTech, healthcare, consumer goods, energy, real estate, media, telecommunications, transportation, education, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and agriculture. His investment approach is characterized by a commitment to innovation, risk management, and a deep understanding of market dynamics, aiming to deliver value across a diverse portfolio of companies and sectors.
Investment Focus
- Preference for investments in the United States and Israel
- Interest in a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, and financial services
- Focus on growth, late-stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed investment opportunities
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Elisha Wiesel
What sectors does Elisha Wiesel invest in?
Elisha Wiesel invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Connecticut, United States. Elisha Wiesel is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Elisha Wiesel invest at?
Elisha Wiesel backs companies at Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Elisha Wiesel invest in?
Elisha Wiesel invests across United States and Israel.
What companies has Elisha Wiesel invested in?
Elisha Wiesel's portfolio includes Entrio, Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, FactSet Research Systems and Good Shepherd Services.
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