Nancy Peretsman

Overview

Nancy Peretsman is a Managing Director at Allen & Company LLC, a private investment bank based in New York City. She has been with the firm since 1995, providing strategic financial advisory services and capital to numerous high-growth businesses across various sectors, including technology, media, and consumer goods. Her expertise encompasses venture capital and private equity investments, focusing on companies at various stages of development, from seed to pre-IPO and buyout opportunities. Prior to joining Allen & Company, Ms. Peretsman was a Managing Director at Salomon Brothers, where she headed the worldwide media investment banking practice from 1983 to 1995. Her extensive experience includes advising on significant transactions in the media and telecommunications industries. She has served on the boards of several prominent companies, including Priceline, where she was an original investor and board member for over 20 years. Ms. Peretsman holds a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University and an MBA from the Yale School of Management. She is actively involved in various philanthropic and educational organizations, serving on the boards of the Mayo Clinic, the Institute for Advanced Study, and Teach for America. Her leadership and contributions have been recognized by Fortune, which has named her among the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business.

Investment Focus

• Strong management team
• Scalable business model
• Clear path to profitability
• Competitive market position
• Innovative product or service

Portfolio Companies