BlackRock

BlackRock is a global investment management company based in New York City. It serves institutions, intermediaries, foundations, and individual investors, operating as a leading global asset manager that oversees and advises on a wide range of investment portfolios across multiple asset classes, strategies, sectors, and regions. The firm is noted for its emphasis on technology and financial solutions that support the broader financial industry, including risk management, advisory services, and integrated investment platforms. Through its diversified offerings, BlackRock aims to help clients pursue long-term goals across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset strategies, while leveraging data and analytics to inform investment decisions and risk controls.

William Abecassis

Investor

Joseph Auriemma

Managing Director, Private Equity

Cailey Barker

Portfolio Manager and Director, Natural Resources and Thematic

James Berner

Partner, Global Infrastructure Partners

Paul Braude

Chief Investment Officer and Head, Direct Private Opportunities

Joseph Chalom

Managing Director, Head of Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships

Al DeFurianni

Vice President

Antonio DeSpirito

Managing Director and Global Co-Chief Investment Officer, US Fundamental Equities

Audrey Delorenzo

Vice President

Michael Dennis

Managing Director and Head of Alternatives Strategy and Capital Markets

Sean Dunne

Managing Director

Justin Ferrier

Managing Director, Asian private credit platform

David Giordano

Managing Director and Global Head of Climate Infrastructure

Raja Hussain

Director

Robert S. Kapito

President and Director

Tony Kim

Managing Director and Head of the Global Technology Team

Courtney Lynfield

Vice President, Long Term Private Capital Product Strategy

Keith Mangan

Managing Director, Renewable Power

Nathalie von Niederhausern

Managing Director and Head of EMEA for Private Equity Partners

Persefoni Noulika

Director

Charlie Reid

Managing Director

Jean-Christophe Rey

Managing Director and Head of Private Credit, Alternative Specialists (EMEA)

Spencer Rhodes

Managing Director, Private Markets at BlackRock

Ladell Robbins

Managing Director

Jeffrey Rosenberg

Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, Systematic Fixed Income

Neeraj Seth

Chief Investment Officer and Head of Asia pacific Fundamental Fixed Income

Scott Snell

Co-head of the US CLO business and Director

Aarthi Sowrirajan

Managing Director and Co-Head of Portfolio Management for BlackRock Impact Opportunities

Martin Torres

Managing Director and Head of the Americas for the Renewable Power Group

Marten Vading

Managing Director

Guillaume Vandewalle

Director Infrastructure Debt EMEA

Zachary Viders

Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Global Credit Opportunities

Celia Yan

Managing Director and Head of APAC Private Credit

Yan Yang MD

Managing Director and Global Investment Committee Member

Past deals in New Jersey

Acelero Learning

Private Equity Round in 2022
Acelero Learning, Inc. is a provider of early childhood education services in the United States, focusing primarily on enhancing the delivery of Head Start programs. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in New York, the company operates through various locations, including Philadelphia, Camden, Monmouth, and Middlesex Counties in New Jersey, as well as Clark County, Nevada. Acelero Learning serves nearly 4,000 young children and families through its Head Start and Early Head Start initiatives, which promote school readiness by fostering social and cognitive development. The organization aims to improve educational outcomes by increasing enrollment, enhancing teacher salaries, and expanding programming hours within the communities it serves. Through its educational management services, Acelero Learning leverages technology to support early learning, family services, and professional development, ultimately striving to close the achievement gap and foster positive outcomes for children and families.

MEMX

Venture Round in 2020
MEMX LLC is a member-owned equities trading platform catering to both retail and institutional investors. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company focuses on enhancing the trading experience through its innovative platform. By prioritizing transparency and efficiency, MEMX aims to improve market access and execution for its members.

KeyMe

Debt Financing in 2019
KeyMe, Inc. is a technology-driven company that offers a mobile application and automated kiosks for key duplication and management. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, KeyMe allows users to store, copy, and share their physical keys through digital scans. Its services support various key types, including those for homes, offices, and vehicles, and the company also provides custom key designs featuring sports teams and popular characters. KeyMe's smart kiosks, located in over 2,500 retail locations across 46 states, can duplicate most keys in under 30 seconds with high accuracy. The kiosks are unique in their ability to duplicate a wide range of keys, including vehicle and RFID keys, addressing diverse locksmith needs from key copying to complex installations. By integrating technology with retail convenience, KeyMe positions itself as a comprehensive solution for key-related services.

Postmates

Series F in 2019
Postmates Inc. is an on-demand food and grocery delivery platform based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2011, the company connects customers with local couriers to facilitate the delivery of products from a wide range of stores and restaurants across the United States. With access to over 600,000 merchants, including exclusive offerings, Postmates enables users to discover, order, and track groceries, alcohol, and meals with ease. The platform is particularly prominent in Los Angeles and covers 80% of U.S. households, serving customers in all 50 states. Additionally, Postmates offers a subscription service, Postmates Unlimited, which provides free delivery from all participating merchants, enhancing the convenience of its service.
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