Analyst
2016 - 2019Standard General- Led activist campaign for a multi-billion publicly traded advertising business that achieved a 30%+ IRR and was nominated to the company’s board of directors, helping to drive material corporate governance improvements.
- Sourced, analyzed, and led the investment process for $200+ million in long and short SaaS, media and consumer high-yield credit and equity positions, outperforming the market in aggregate.
- Sourced and invested in Answers.com via a negotiated distressed debt purchase. Participated in the restructuring of the business including the sale of the enterprise SaaS business Webcollage to Gladson, a U.K. buyer.
- Sourced, evaluated and led the negotiations for the purchase of other tobacco product companies as part of Turning Point Brands' (NYSE: TPB) $50 million M&A roll-up strategy.
- Assisted in a $100 million special purpose vehicle capital raise.
- Developed a network of CEOs, CFOs and board members across a broad number of technology, media, and consumer companies.
Focus areas: Investments, Technology, Cash Flow Modeling, Stock Trading, Rollups, Corporate Finance, Valuation Analysis, Financial Restructuring, Financial Modeling, Capital Structure, Leveraged Buyout Model, Credit Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Managing Director
2014 - 2016Claar Advisors- Allocated and led analysis for $150 million in SaaS, media, and consumer-focused investments.
- Sourced, evaluated and executed numerous venture investments including transportation platform Lyft and an early-stage international tower communication platform.
- Sourced and led an investment in a payment technology platform, which became the fund's most substantial and best-performing asset.
- Created and implemented a bespoke investment tracking platform which was used to enhance investment performance and idea throughput.
- Built financial models to analyze the historical and projected impact of secular trends on portfolio companies’ financial performance.
Focus areas: Investments, Technology, Startup Funding, Financial Modeling, Valuation Analysis, Growth Equity, Private EquityFounder and Chief Investment Officer
2009 - 2014Emys Capital- Raised $10 million of seed capital in 2009, during one of the most challenging fundraising environments in recent history.
- Recruited and managed a team of five full-time employees and four consultants.
- Grew assets under management by 300% over three years via appreciation of the investment portfolio as well as new fundraising.
- Created and presented a financial model to potential seed investors, negotiated seed deal terms, structured transaction, and executed the necessary legal agreements.
- Led investments in technology, media and consumer sector which materially outperformed the market.
Focus areas: Transaction Structuring, Risk Analysis, Investment Portfolio Management, Communication, Leadership, Business Development, Valuation Analysis, Operations, Startups, Capital RaisingAssociate
2007 - 2009Merrill Lynch- Worked with high-growth SaaS company Archipelago Learning on a dual-track IPO and sale process.
- Advised Del Monte on the $360 million sale of Starkist Tuna to Dongwon of South Korea. This transaction was the largest consumer M&A deal of the year in South Korea.
- Worked with senior management and clients to analyze, structure, and execute mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, sales, IPOs, and recapitalizations in the consumer sector.
- Assist BLB investors in a $500 million term loan add-on offering.
- Advised the sell-side process of Campbell Soup's subsidiary Godiva for $850 million.
Focus areas: Capital Structuring, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Leveraged Buyout Model, Valuation Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), IPOs, Initial Public OfferingsCaptain
2000 - 2005US Army- Oversaw 500 artillery rounds fired without friendly fire casualty, loss of any of 2,000 supported soldiers, or loss of supported aircraft whose value totaled an aggregate of $1.2 billion.
- Presented situational analysis concerning new techniques to integrate artillery and Army Attack Aviation to Lieutenant General Sanchez, the Commander of all ground forces in Iraq.
- Developed a proprietary, innovative targeting strategy and, as a Captain, was assigned to be a Brigade Fire Support Officer in Baghdad, Iraq, a position typically held by an officer with seven years more seniority.
- Led a team of over 100 soldiers on numerous training and live fire missions in Ft. Hood Texas and Baghdad, Iraq. As a result of the rigorous training implemented, my team suffered minimal casualties while accomplishing all of our mission objectives in Baghdad, Iraq.
- Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in the face of enemy attacks.
Focus areas: Strategy, Aerospace & Defense, Communication, Trading, Operations Management, Operations, Aviation, Predictive Analytics, Leadership
Andrew Glaze
Finance Expert in Los Angeles, CA, United States
Member since December 23, 2018
At Standard General, Andrew sourced and negotiated a $100 million investment in the publicly-traded firm National CineMedia and sits on its board of directors. A former managing director of a $500 million family office, Merrill Lynch investment banker, Army officer, entrepreneur and Columbia MBA, Andrew is an expert in technology, strategy, and corporate finance. He focuses his freelancing on capital raising, M&A, and venture capital projects.
Andrew is now available for hire
Career Highlights
- Standard General
- Claar Advisors
- Emys Capital
Education
- Columbia Business School
- United States Military Academy at West Point
Select Certifications
- Stanford Law School - Director's College
- CFA Institute
Industry Expertise
Other Expertise
- Boards
- Contract Negotiation
- Enterprise SaaS
- Entrepreneurship
- Investment Banking
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Private Equity
Employment
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance2005 - 2007Columbia Business School - New York, NY
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science1996 - 2000United States Military Academy at West Point - West Point, NY
Certifications
- Board of Director TrainingJANUARY 2018 - PRESENTStanford Law School - Director's College
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)JUNE 2009 - PRESENTCFA Institute
