Douglas Abrams

General Partner

About

Douglas Abrams is a San Francisco–based investor, entrepreneur, and former operator with over three decades of experience across venture capital, private equity, real estate, and consumer brands. He earned his MBA from Columbia Business School. Douglas was previously the Managing Partner at Highbridge Equity Partners, where he oversaw a $200M+ portfolio of creative and commercial real estate assets in Oakland, California. He also founded The Loom Oakland, leading the transformation of a historic campus into a $20M+ cultural and innovation hub focused on placekeeping, local ownership, and generational wealth. He is an active angel investor with early investments in companies including Thrive Market, Fresh Direct, Kevita (acquired by Pepsi), and EyeGroove (acquired by Facebook). He currently sits on the boards of WeedMe, Daytrip, Kevita, and Unagi Scooters. Earlier in his career, Douglas co-founded Portico Home, a nationally recognized home furnishings brand with 15 retail locations in New York City. ______________________________________________ Shoot Douglas Abrams an email at douglas@highbridgeequitypartners.com

Country

United States

City

San Francisco Bay Area

Industry

Real Estate

Skill

Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Operations Management, Startup Development, Financial Advisory, Early-Stage Startups, Angel Investing, Fundraising, Corporate Advisory, Investor Relations, Venture Capital, Commercial Real Estate, Investment Management, Investment Strategies, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Development, Investment Communications, Strategic Business Advice, Investment Banking, Business Strategy

Experience

General Partner

Highbridge Equity Partners

2016-11 - Present · 9 yrs 10 mos

Oakland, CA

► Lead investment strategy and due diligence for early-stage and growth-stage companies ► Focused on consumer products, health & wellness, biotech, and software sectors ► Provided strategic advisory, operational support, and board-level guidance to portfolio companies ► Owned and managed five commercial real estate buildings in Oakland, CA, with investing partners

Managing General Partner & Angel Investor

The Angel Collective

1995-1 - Present · 31 yrs 8 mos

► Invested in and advised 30+ startups including: ***Digital River, Cafe Press, Fresh Direct, Kevita (Pepsi), Cadus Pharmaceuticals, AllSeated, Sangamo Biosciences, Merlin Pharmaceuticals (Cell Genesys), IBeauty, Versium Analytics, NuBit, Thinglink, Big Storage, Vaultus (Antenna Software), Krystalize Technologies, Veme, Zently, Ditty, EyeGroove (acquired by Facebook), Core Naturals, Outlaw Energy, Josephine, Iconic, and Thrive Market ► Collaborated with founders on go-to-market strategy, fundraising, team-building, and exits ► Participated in early-stage rounds across tech, biotech, e-commerce, and CPG

Managing Director

Ridgecrest Capital Partners

2013-11 - 2016-9 · 2 yrs 11 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

Investment Banking and Financial Advisory Services ► Provided M&A and capital advisory services to growth-stage and middle-market companies ► Worked directly with founders and CEOs on financial strategy and exit planning ► Specialized in consumer, digital media, and emerging technologies

Partner

Galiam Capital, LLC

2012 - 2013 · 1 yr

San Francisco Bay Area

► Co-managed and invested a $140M portfolio across private equity clients, focusing on high-growth consumer and technology sectors ► Built LP relationships and led investor reporting and communications

Managing Director

Scoggin Capital Management, LP II

2010-1 - 2010-12 · 1 yr

► Oversaw hedge fund investment strategies and portfolio performance ► Led investor relations and contributed to capital allocation decisions

CEO & Founder

Portico, LLC

1997-1 - 2004-7 · 7 yrs 7 mos

New York, New York, United States

► Founded and scaled a nationally recognized luxury home furnishings brand ► Opened and operated 15 retail locations across New York, including a flagship store in SoHo ► Directed brand development, product design, merchandising, and expansion strategy ► Grew Portico into a category-defining brand featured in major publications and design circles; the brand was later acquired by Hilco in 2013

Partner

Axiom Capital Management

1992-1 - 1996-12 · 5 yrs

New York, New York, United States

► Advised high-net-worth individuals on customized investment strategies ► Built and managed diversified portfolios with a focus on long-term value creation ► Helped expand the firm’s private client division and onboarded new institutional clients

Vice President

Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB)

1987 - 1992 · 5 yrs

New York, New York, United States

► Developed and executed tailored financial strategies for institutional and private clients ► Contributed to client acquisition and business development across North America ► Collaborated with senior bankers on cross-functional investment teams