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Amanda Eilian

Founder of __able

New York, New York

Overview 

Amanda Eilian is a Co-founder and Partner at __able Partners, with a background in venture capital, private equity, and entrepreneurship. Notable achievements include investing in companies like Juice Beauty and Goop, showcasing a strong track record in identifying successful startups and contributing to their growth through strategic investments. With a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and experience at prominent firms like Merrill Lynch and Capitol Acquisition Corp, Amanda Eilian has built a diverse career that includes roles in research, private equity, and executive management, further solidifying her expertise in finance and business strategy.

Work Experience 

  • Co-Founder and Partner

    2017 - Current

    __able is a health & wellness investment fund focused on supporting visionary, early stage brands in positive living. We aim to support entrepreneurs that are helping to make the daily lives of consumers healthier, happier and more meaningful. Some of the companies in our portfolio include Bumble (Nasdaq: BMBL), Compass Pathways (Nasdaq: CMPS), Atai Life Sciences (Nasdaq: ATAI), Spring Health, Daily Harvest, Maven, Oura, Alma, goop, Blueland, Chief, Bluestone Lane, Vessel Health, Kosas, rae and Necessaire.

Able Partners is a supporting passionate entrepreneurs and inspiring brands that will make the daily lives of people healthier.

  • Member, Tech:NYC Leadership Council

    2017

  • Board Member

    2014

    MRA is the largest private funder of melanoma research. Since its founding, MRA has committed over $100mm to advance our understanding of this disease. MRA funds projects in prevention and diagnosis, with the majority of funding allocated for melanoma treatment.

The Melanoma Research Alliance exists to accelerate treatment options and find a cure for melanoma.

Raised $40,000,000.00.

  • Visiting Lecturer, Co-Head of Startup Studio

    2022 - 2022

  • Co-Founder & President

    2007 - 2019

    Acquired by Squarespace (NYSE:SQSP). Invented ground-breaking patented video communication platform alongside founding team, used by 5 million people in over 100 countries and taught in 100+ journalism schools. Raised investment from Amazon.com and other strategics, and sold into Fortune 500 including IBM, SAP, Walmart and Verizon. Led company to triple digit annual growth and sale to Squarespace.

Videolicious is the pioneer of video automation, transforming personalities into powerful messages.

Raised $8,041,768.00 from Knight Enterprise Fund, Hinge Capital, Amazon, The Washington Post, Social Leverage, Knight Enterprise Fund, Ludlow Ventures, Mark Friedgan, Quotidian Ventures and Trestle Ventures.

  • Founding Partner and Vice President

    2007 - 2009

    A special purpose acquisition vehicle (SPAC) that completed a $265 million initial public offering in 2007 and closed a merger in 2009 that led to the formation of Two Harbors Investment Corp. and Silver Bay Realty Trust, NYSE listed REITs (TWO and SBY).

  • Research Associate, Distressed Opportunities Fund

    2006 - 2007

Chilton Investment makes opportunistic long-term investments.

  • Private Equity Associate

    2002 - 2004

  • Associate, Global Private Equity Division

    2001 - 2002

  • Financial Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions

    1999 - 2001

The Rand Group is a San Francisco-based wealth management team led by Managing Director Daniella Rand.

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