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About
Tyras Bookman is a portfolio manager at Park West Asset Management based in the San Francisco Bay Area, responsible for evaluating and managing investments in both public and private companies. At Park West, he focuses on sectors such as technology, consumer, and healthcare, demonstrated by his sponsorship of major investments like GOAT Group, where he played a role in a $195 million funding round for the fashion resale platform.
Before joining Park West in 2007, Bookman served as an analyst at Lonestar Capital Management and previously worked in Mergers and Acquisitions at Platinum Equity, giving him a strong foundation in deal analysis, corporate strategy, and transactional finance. His career is marked by expertise in deal sourcing, company valuation, and high-impact growth equity investments.
Bookman holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Politics from New York University, equipping him with a nuanced understanding of financial markets and global economic drivers. Through more than 15 years at Park West, he has contributed to significant investment decisions across growth and late-stage venture, with a particular emphasis on innovative consumer and technology-driven businesses.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park West Asset Management | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2007 to Present | — |
| Lonestar Capital Management | Analyst | Dec 2005 to Jan 2007 | — |
| Platinum Equity | Mergers and Acquisitions | Mar 2003 to Jan 2005 | — |
| Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin | Financial Restructuring Group Financial Analyst | Jan 2001 to Jan 2003 | — |
| Bear Stearns | Investment Banking Financial Analyst | Jan 2000 to Jan 2001 | — |
Education
New York University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Politics
Others at Park West Asset Management LLC (6)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Aaron Li | Co-Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States |
| Senior Trader | CA , United States | |
J Jay Traeger | Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States |
L Lucas Wafelbakker | Senior Analyst | CA , United States |
R Russell L. | Analyst | Berkeley, CA , United States |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
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