Ryan Petersen

Ryan Petersen is Principal at Bienville Capital Management, based in New York, NY. In his current role, he provides analytical and operational support across the firm's investment platform, contributing to the monitoring and rebalancing of client portfolios while collaborating with sector specialists in both public and private markets. Petersen helps manage global, opportunistic strategies for institutional and family office clients and plays an active role in capital allocation to specialist investors, venture capital, and private equity opportunities from seed stage through IPO, as well as vertical SaaS company creation through firm partnerships.

Prior to becoming Principal in 2025, Petersen served as an Analyst at Bienville from 2020 to 2025, where he developed expertise in portfolio analytics and operations. He previously held the position of Senior Business Advisory Consultant at EY, gaining experience in financial advisory and strategic consulting for diverse business clients. Across these roles, Petersen has focused on asset classes including emerging market technology companies, venture capital, and private equity, with an emphasis on multi-sector and cross-geography investment.

Ryan Petersen holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Penn State University, supporting his strong analytical foundation in investment management and finance. His notable contributions include streamlining portfolio monitoring processes and supporting Bienville's expansion into vertical SaaS and market-leading technology investments. Petersen is recognized for his operational expertise and commitment to creative, collaborative investing within the institutional and family office segments.