Arizona Fund Manager Association

Arizona Fund Manager Association (AFMA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Benjamin Vega as its first Executive Director. With a proven track record of leadership and a passion for capital raising and nonprofit fundraising, Ben is poised to lead AFMA into its next chapter of growth and innovation. Please join us in welcoming Benjamin Vega to AFMA! We are excited about the future and the positive impact he will bring to our members and community. Smead Capital Management, RRA Capital | CRE Bridge Lender, AZ-VC, Pravati Capital LLC, Asterozoa Capital, Balbec Capital LP, M.S. Howells & Co., Trinity Capital, BTIG, HealthImpact Venture Capital, Arixa Capital, Chicago Atlantic, Perini Capital, LLC, STEEL CANYON CAPITAL LLC, Clear Sky Capital, Integrity Capital, Boomerang Capital Partners, Pangaea Ventures, PHX Ventures, Saguaro Capital Management, Capital Fund 1, LLC, Sequoia Capital, KPMG US, B&R Capital Partners, ROBSON ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED, Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC, Cedar Crest Capital, Xcellerant Ventures, Bench Equity, Balbec Capital LP, Juniper Mesa Management, Venture Smith LLC, Monsoon Venture Fund, Nearby Cactus, Titanium Capital Investments, Oak Valley Capital #Leadership #NewBeginnings #ExecutiveDirector #ArizonaFundManagerAssociation #AFMA https://lnkd.in/gpPTfv2H

AFMA's partnerships span across a diverse field of local industry group focused on fund managers in private equity, venture capital, private credit, hedge & long-only funds, and real estate. We share the belief that Arizona has best-in-class investment strategies in the private alternatives fund space - we just need to work together. Join our mission today! https://hubs.li/Q02rSXhb0

An interesting display of the top 50 global private equity firms by capital raised. Notice 36 of the leading companies are based in the United States, raising a combined $1.4T in capital over the past five years. The Arizona Fund Manager Association and LIFT AZ are working hard to bring Phoenix, AZ to this list! To learn more about our mission visit: https://hubs.li/Q02xl47y0 #ArizonaFundManagers #AFMA #PhoenixAZ

Members of the Arizona Fund Manager Association are all experienced local fund experts pursuing the development of an institutional fund manager ecosystem in Arizona. AFMA members are closely aligned with policy makers, legislators and regulatory authorities throughout Arizona, focused on collaboration and promotion of the state. Learn more about membership benefits here: https://hubs.li/Q02rS_D40 #ArizonaFundManagers #AFMA #InvestmentManagers #ScottsdaleAZ #PHXAZ

We are loving these action shots from the "State of the Homebuilding Market in Arizona" panel at LIFT AZ 2024. The panel, moderated by Jordan Rose of Rose Law Group pc, featured Arizona-based homebuilding experts Jeff Gunderson, Lennar, Frenchy Iles Cremieux, Richmond American Homes, and Nate Nathan, Nathan & Associates, Inc. We were honored to have such engaging and knowledgeable speakers at this year's event. #LIFTAZ #ArizonaFundManagers #AFMA #ScottsdaleAZ #Homebuilding #HomebuildingMarket #AZHomebuilders #ArizonaRealEstate

Dale Gibbons, Chief Financial Officer of Western Alliance Bank, joined us at #LIFTAZ earlier this month to discuss "Lessons from a Bank Run." The conversation, moderated by C. W. Smead, CFA Portfolio Manager at Smead Capital Management, highlighted Gibbons' 20 year tenure with the bank and its success navigating recent market challenges. #AFMA #ArizonaFundManagers #WesternAllianceBank #BankRun #LIFTAZ #Arizona

We were honored to have Mickey Levy, Author and Economist, and Lawrence H. Summers, Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, speaking at this year's #LIFTAZ Conference. Their keynote "Fed Watching: Interest Rates, Inflation, and the Economy" moderated by Conor O'Callaghan, provided such valuable insight into the current economic landscape. Thank you to all who joined us at this year's event! #LIFTAZ #ArizonaFundManagers #LarrySummers #MickeyLevy #InterestRates #TheFed #EconomicLandscape #EconomicInsights

RRA Capital CEO and Co-Founder, Boots Dunlap sat down with The New York Times Best Selling Author Rob Copeland last week at this year's #LIFTAZ Conference. Rob's bestselling novel "The Fund: Ray Dalio, Bridgewater Associates, and the Unraveling of a Wall Street Legend" has captured attention throughout the nation for its unfiltered look into famed Wall Street hedge fund manager Ray Dalio. We were proud to participate in the Arizona Fund Manager Association’s annual event and are already looking forward to next year! #RRACapital #TheFund #BootsDunlap #RobCopeland #ArizonaFundManagers #LIFTAZ