About
Brian Danielewicz is a Partner at Jasper Ridge Partners, L.P., based in Menlo Park, California, where he leads manager selection, secondaries, and direct/co-investments within real assets. His specific investment focus includes real assets, which span sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, as well as private equity opportunities. He plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm's strategies for both sourcing new real asset investments and managing relationships with external managers.
Before joining Jasper Ridge Partners in 2014, Brian served as Principal at US Renewables Group, where he concentrated on private equity investments in the renewables and clean technology sector, and as Board Member at ThermaSource, Inc. His work has centered on structuring and executing investments across real asset sectors, with a particular depth in alternative energy and sustainability-related opportunities.
Brian holds an MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and an A.B. in Economics from Princeton University. Recognized for his expertise in real asset investment, he is known for his rigorous approach to manager evaluation and for driving co-investment and secondary market strategies that deliver value for Jasper Ridge’s institutional clients.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Ridge Partners, L.P. | Partner | Jan 2014 to Present | — |
| ThermaSource, Inc. | Board Member | Mar 2012 to Dec 2013 | — |
| US Renewables Group | Principal | Apr 2008 to Dec 2013 | — |
| Common Assets, LLC | Chief Credit Officer | Jan 2012 to Jan 2013 | Privately held financial technology company acquired by SolarCity in December 2013. For a link to the SolarCity press release: http://investors.solarcity.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=819450 |
| USRG Renewable Finance | Chief Operating Officer | Jan 2009 to Jan 2011 | Renewable energy finance company structuring the SolarStrong project in partnership with SolarCity and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. SolarCity press release available here: http://www.solarcity.com/p... |
| JPMorgan Securities | Associate | Jul 2006 to Mar 2008 | — |
| The Carlyle Group | Intern | Oct 2005 to May 2006 | — |
| SHTP Venture Capital Fund | Student Consultant | Jan 2006 to Jan 2006 | — |
| Overseas Private Investment Corporation | Intern | Feb 2005 to Apr 2005 | — |
| John Hancock | Power and Project Finance Associate | Jul 2002 to Jul 2004 | — |
Education
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business
MBA
2004 — 2006
Princeton University
A.B., Economics
1998 — 2002
Groves High School
Skills & Expertise
Others at Jasper Ridge Partners, L.P. (27)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Aaron Abrahms | Partner | United States |
| Associate | Menlo Park, CA , United States | |
| Principal | Menlo Park, CA , United States | |
| Private Equity Associate | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| Principal | CA , United States | |
| Partner | Roseville, CA , United States | |
| Associate | CA , United States | |
| Associate | Chicago, IL , United States | |
J Jaclyn McCarty | Private Equity Supervisor | Granbury, TX , United States |
J Jasmine Gao | Principal | CA , United States |