Sam Sezak is a distinguished partner at North Haven Capital, where his expertise spans growth-stage investments and lower middle market buyouts with a primary focus on healthcare, manufacturing, and business services sectors. With a rich background as an operator, private equity/venture capital partner, and board director, Sam brings to the table a profound understanding of strategic direction setting, team building, business development, as well as the origination, evaluation, and portfolio management of investment opportunities.

His notable leadership roles have included serving on the Board of Directors for transformative companies like Avizia (Acquired by Amwell, NYSE: AMWL), Verisma, STARC Systems, and Rarebreed. Through his exceptional ability to leverage relationships and networks, Sam has been instrumental in helping companies achieve milestones in team building, sales growth, partnership development, and financing future growth.

Sam’s role extends beyond North Haven Capital; he is also the co-founder and Chairman of Red Bear Angels, a nationwide network of Cornell alumni investors supporting companies led or founded by Cornellians. His contributions through Red Bear Angels underscore his commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the Cornell community and beyond.

At North Haven Capital, Sam’s strategic insights and hands-on approach have been vital in guiding the firm’s investment philosophy and operational strategies, positioning the firm as a leading player in the investment landscape.