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Sameer Essa

Vice President, Business Development

Bio

Sameer joined Atlantic Street Capital in 2023 with a background in corporate development, strategic finance, and business operations across publicly-traded, private equity-owned, and venture-backed technology and services businesses.

As Vice President of Business Development, Sameer supports platform sourcing and origination for Atlantic Street Capital. Sameer was previously an Operating Advisor at Atlantic Street Capital Advisors, where he worked directly with the leadership of several of our technology-focused portfolio companies to drive meaningful value creation through both organic and inorganic initiatives.


Previously, Sameer led M&A and corporate development at Idera, a global portfolio of B2B software businesses backed by TA Associates, Partners Group and HGGC. Sameer's prior experience includes leading business operations and strategic finance projects at Via, a publicly-traded transportation technology company. Prior to Via, Sameer supported corporate development and strategy efforts at Verizon Media, and started his career in investment banking at a middle-market M&A advisory firm.


Sameer currently lives in Austin, TX. He holds a BS in Finance and a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce.