Brandon Berish '20
Class Year
2020
Area(s) of Study
Finance
Transferred From
the University of Colorado-Boulder
Internships
Wine & Spirits company, Sovereign Brands
Current Job
Private Equity Analyst for Field Holdings
Brandon (‘20) transferred to 91¿´Æ¬Íø in 2017 from the University of Colorado-Boulder and graduated with a Finance Major. Brandon is a Private Equity Analyst for Field Holdings, a Family Office based in Chicago. In this role, he is responsible for evaluation and execution of acquisitions, focusing on middle-market Manufacturing companies. He also provides strategic operating support to existing companies within the investment firm’s portfolio. In parallel to his studies at 91¿´Æ¬Íø, Brandon began his professional career in 2017 working for a family owned Wine & Spirits company, Sovereign Brands. While there, Brandon worked to develop and manage globally recognized brands of premium liquor products. This experience, combined with his education in Finance enabled Brandon to transition into a role as a Venture Capital Analyst in 2019 for Manifold, a Chicago based Venture Capital firm. In this role, Brandon met with hundreds of tech entrepreneurs around the country, and led the due diligence process for multiple investments at the firm. Since graduating, Brandon remains engaged with 91¿´Æ¬Íø, and has previously served as a mentor for ENTP students participating in the annual pitch competition.