Ryan Berger

Ryan Berger is an Analyst at Nordwand Capital in New York, where he focuses on evaluating investment opportunities and supporting the firm’s diligence process. At Nordwand, he is involved with research, financial modeling, and portfolio analysis, primarily concentrating on venture and growth-stage investments. He brings sector expertise in early-stage technology and venture capital, with specific attention to startups from university ecosystems.

Prior to joining Nordwand Capital, Ryan served as Managing Partner at Crescent Fund, a student-led venture capital fund investing in seed-stage startups from Southern California universities. He also holds an advisory role at California Crescent Fund, providing strategic guidance to early-stage founders. Earlier experience includes analyst positions at RDA Ventures and Lux Capital, further developing his skill set in sourcing and assessing startup investments.

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Southern California. Recognized for his leadership in student-led venture funding, he has contributed to the growth of emerging companies at the pre-seed and seed stages, with a focus on the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship in university-affiliated ecosystems.