Profile
Sam is a US Venture Partner at Iris Ventures SL.
Sam has 10+ years of global investment experience and has a strong track record investing in and alongside many of the most successful consumer entrepreneurs in the world.
Sam has his finger on the pulse of the consumer and retail industry and an extensive network in the United States and abroad.
An accomplished board member, he specializes in helping the artists and the scientists that help each company tick communicate smoothly.
Sam is based between New York and Los Angeles.
Sam Kaplan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| eske LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2020 |
| Fantera Ltd. | Founder | 01/03/2022 |
Bauble Bar, Inc.
 Bauble Bar, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Bauble Bar, Inc. engages in the online retail of jewelry in the United States and internationally. It provides necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and personalized products. The company was founded by Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2019 |
Former positions of Sam Kaplan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Burch Creative Capital
 Burch Creative Capital Investment ManagersFinance Burch Creative Capital (Burch Creative Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Christopher Burch. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Analyst | 01/01/2020 |
Sweat Tailor, Inc.
 Sweat Tailor, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Sweat Tailor, Inc. engages in retailing services. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2019 |
Staud, Inc.
 Staud, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Staud, Inc. sells women's clothing through online. The company was founded by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto in 2015 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2019 |
Brand Value Growth LLC
 Brand Value Growth LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Brand Value Growth LLC engages in the provision of ecommerce and multi-channel retail. It includes brand building, design, logistics, and finance to product development. The company was founded by Kyle Widrick and Taylor Sicard in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2019 |
| CITIGROUP INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/07/2015 |
Training of Sam Kaplan
| Amherst College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| CITIGROUP INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Bauble Bar, Inc.
Bauble Bar, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Bauble Bar, Inc. engages in the online retail of jewelry in the United States and internationally. It provides necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and personalized products. The company was founded by Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Burch Creative Capital
Burch Creative Capital Investment ManagersFinance Burch Creative Capital (Burch Creative Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Christopher Burch. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Sweat Tailor, Inc.
Sweat Tailor, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Sweat Tailor, Inc. engages in retailing services. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Retail Trade |
Staud, Inc.
Staud, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Staud, Inc. sells women's clothing through online. The company was founded by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto in 2015 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Retail Trade |
Brand Value Growth LLC
Brand Value Growth LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Brand Value Growth LLC engages in the provision of ecommerce and multi-channel retail. It includes brand building, design, logistics, and finance to product development. The company was founded by Kyle Widrick and Taylor Sicard in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Iris Ventures SL
 Iris Ventures SL Investment ManagersFinance Iris Ventures SL (Iris Ventures) is a private equity firm founded in 2021 by Montse Suarez. The firm is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. | Finance |
| eske LLC | |
| Fantera Ltd. |
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