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Jacob Benatar

Jacob Benatar

Partner at Forest Avenue Capital Management LP

Miami, FL , United States

About

Jacob Benatar is a Partner at Forest Avenue Capital Management LP, based in Miami, FL, where he plays a pivotal role in portfolio strategy and the firm’s investment decision-making. His responsibilities center on sourcing and evaluating opportunities within public equities and alternative investments, with a particular focus on technology, consumer, and financial sectors.

Prior to becoming Partner in January 2024, Jacob served as an Analyst at Forest Avenue Capital Management from February 2022 to January 2024, following his tenure as Senior Analyst at Bloom Tree Partners, where he gained deep expertise in equity research and asset analysis. His background encompasses substantial experience in both asset management and private equity, contributing to his nuanced understanding of diverse market instruments.

Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and is recognized for his analytical rigor and sector specialization. His notable achievements include helping launch Forest Avenue Capital’s investment strategies and driving performance through sector-focused research and innovative deal sourcing.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Forest Avenue Capital Management LPPartnerJan 2024 to Present
Forest Avenue Capital Management LPAnalystFeb 2022 to Jan 2024
Bloom Tree PartnersSenior AnalystJan 2021 to Feb 2022
Bloom Tree PartnersAnalystOct 2019 to Jan 2021
York Capital ManagementAssociateJul 2018 to Oct 2019
BlackstoneTactical Opportunities AssociateDec 2017 to May 2018
BlackstoneTactical Opportunities AnalystJun 2015 to Dec 2017

Education

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Finance

2011 2015

Skills & Expertise

Leadership

Others at Forest Avenue Capital Management LP (5)

NameRoleLocation
Alex Bain
Alex Bain
Head TraderMiami, FL , United States
Matthew Deveney
Matthew Deveney
PartnerMiami, FL , United States
Michael Shillman
Michael Shillman
PartnerFL , United States
Tarigh Yusufi
Tarigh Yusufi
Founder and Chief Investment OfficerMiami, FL , United States
Ben Kim
Ben Kim
AnalystMiami, FL , United States

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