Alok Sama
Director/Board Member at JOFF FINTECH ACQUISITION CORP.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Alok Sama is the founder of Baer Capital Partners (UK) Ltd.
He currently holds multiple positions, including Independent Director at BlueRiver Acquisition Corp., Joff Fintech Acquisition Corp., and Plum Acquisition Corp.
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He is also a Director at Buildgroup Technology Fund I LP and a Senior Advisor at Raine Ventures LLC.
Additionally, he is a Member of CNBC Global CFO Council.
In his former roles, Mr. Sama served as Chairman at Young Presidents' Organisation London and Senior Managing Director at Morgan Stanley.
He was also an Executive Director at SVF Holdco (UK) Ltd.
from 2016 to 2018.
He held director positions at Likewize Corp., Kadent Corp., Vatika Ltd., Fortress Investments Group Plc, Social Finance, Inc., SB Energy Holdings Ltd., SoftBank Group Capital Ltd., Brightstar Corp., Softbank Energy Group, SoFi Technologies, Inc., Airtel Africa Plc, The Raine Group LLC, SoftBank Group Corp., and Softbank Group International.
Mr. Sama completed his undergraduate degree at St. Stephens College in 1984 and earned an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1986.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-19 | 150,000 ( 1.35% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2024-01-15 | 30,000 ( 0.42% ) | 338 250 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Alok Sama active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BLUERIVER ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2021-01-27 |
| PLUM ACQUISITION CORP. I | Director/Board Member | 2021-03-17 |
| JOFF FINTECH ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-03 |
Raine Ventures LLC
 Raine Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Raine Ventures LLC (Raine Ventures) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of The Raine Group LLC founded in 2010 by Brandon Gardner, Deborah Mei, Joseph Ravitch, John Salter, and Jeff Sine. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Consultant / Advisor | 2019-11-30 |
Cnbc Global Cfo Council
 Cnbc Global Cfo Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CNBC Global CFO Council operates as a business association of chief financial officers. The private company is based in Chicago. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Buildgroup Technology Fund I LP
 Buildgroup Technology Fund I LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of BuildGroup Management LLC, Buildgroup Technology Fund I LP provides investment services. The private company is located in the US. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Alok Sama
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SOFI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-08-31 |
Softbank Energy Group
 Softbank Energy Group Electric UtilitiesUtilities Softbank Energy Group generates solar energy. The private company is based in Sacramento. | Director/Board Member | 2020-05-31 |
| AIRTEL AFRICA PLC | Director/Board Member | 2019-04-30 |
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Training of Alok Sama
| St. Stephens College | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 6 |
|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | Finance |
| SOFTBANK GROUP CORP. | Communications |
| AIRTEL AFRICA PLC | Communications |
| BLUERIVER ACQUISITION CORP. | Finance |
| PLUM ACQUISITION CORP. I | Finance |
| SOFI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 18 |
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SVF Holdco (UK) Ltd.
 SVF Holdco (UK) Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services SVF Holdco (UK) Ltd. develops microprocessor technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products. The firm engages in the design of microprocessors, physical intellectual property, related technology and software, and sells development tools for the microprocessors applications. The company was founded by Michael Peter Muller on October 16, 1990 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Raine Ventures LLC
Raine Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Raine Ventures LLC (Raine Ventures) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of The Raine Group LLC founded in 2010 by Brandon Gardner, Deborah Mei, Joseph Ravitch, John Salter, and Jeff Sine. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Likewize Corp.
 Likewize Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Likewize Corp. provides wireless distribution and supply-chain services. The firm specializes in accessories, supply chain solutions, handset protection & insurance programs, reverse product solutions, buyback & trade-in solutions and financial solutions. The company was founded by Raul Marcelo Claure in 1997 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Technology Services |
Kadent Corp.
 Kadent Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Kadent Corp. provides accounts receivable management solutions. It offers solutions to the community hospitals and hospital systems, physician practices, municipal courts systems and utilities. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Reading, PA. | Commercial Services |
| Baer Capital Partners (UK) Ltd. | Finance |
Vatika Ltd.
 Vatika Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Vatika Ltd. provides real estate development services. It engages in developing, marketing, operating, and leasing real estate properties in India. The company is headquartered in Gurgaon, India. | Finance |
The Raine Group LLC
 The Raine Group LLC Regional BanksFinance The Raine Group LLC is a merchant bank that specializes in technology, media, and telecommunications. The company is based in New York, NY and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The Raine Group focuses on investment and advisory opportunities, leveraging its extensive industry experience and strategic relationships to create value for portfolio companies and clients. The company was founded in 2009 by Jeffrey Alan Sine, John Salter, Joseph Ravitch, Brandon Wade Gardner, and Deborah Mei. | Finance |
Fortress Investments Group Plc
 Fortress Investments Group Plc Financial ConglomeratesFinance Fortress Investments Group Plc provides investment and asset management services. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. | Finance |
Social Finance, Inc.
 Social Finance, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Social Finance, Inc. engages in the provision of loan refinancing services. It offers mortgage loans, personal loan and wealth management services. Its products include student loan refinancing, medical resident refinancing, mortgage loans, mortgage refinancing, personal loans, parent loans, parent PLUS refinancing, asset management, wealth management, and life insurance. The company was founded by James Robert Finnigan, Andrew Carra, Daniel Macklin, Michael Scott Cagney, and Ian Brady in August 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Softbank Group International
 Softbank Group International Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of SoftBank Group Corp., Softbank Group International provides mobile communication, broadband and telecom services. The private company is based in San Carlos, CA. The CEO of the company is Alex Bernard Clavel. | Communications |
SB Energy Holdings Ltd.
 SB Energy Holdings Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of Adani Green Energy Ltd., SB Energy Holdings Ltd. is a British company that generates solar electricity. The private company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2015. SB Energy Holdings was acquired by Adani Green Energy Ltd. on October 04, 2021 for $4,973.68 million. | Utilities |
Buildgroup Technology Fund I LP
Buildgroup Technology Fund I LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of BuildGroup Management LLC, Buildgroup Technology Fund I LP provides investment services. The private company is located in the US. | Finance |
Cnbc Global Cfo Council
Cnbc Global Cfo Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CNBC Global CFO Council operates as a business association of chief financial officers. The private company is based in Chicago. | Commercial Services |
SoftBank Group Capital Ltd.
 SoftBank Group Capital Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of SoftBank Group Corp., SoftBank Group Capital Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2015. Patricia Maria Menendez-Cambo has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Finance |
| Young Presidents' Organisation London | |
Joff Fintech Acquisition Corp.
 Joff Fintech Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Joff Fintech Acquisition Corp operates as a blank check company. It is a special purpose acquisition company which was incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on August 11, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Brightstar Corp.
 Brightstar Corp. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Brightstar Corp. is a global company that provides end-to-end device lifecycle management solutions and device protection services. The private company works with carrier, retail, and enterprise customers in around 50 countries, managing every stage of a device's lifecycle. The company simplifies the wireless world, making mobile technology accessible to everyone. Brightstar was founded in 1997 by Raul Marcelo Claure and is currently headquartered in Miami, FL. The CEO is Rod J. Millar. | Distribution Services |
Softbank Energy Group
Softbank Energy Group Electric UtilitiesUtilities Softbank Energy Group generates solar energy. The private company is based in Sacramento. | Utilities |
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