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Michael Weisz

Michael Weisz

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Michael Weisz is the Co-Founder and President of Yieldstreet, an alternative investment platform. He is responsible for investment strategy, originator network, and investor acquisition at the firm. Prior to this, Weisz has held various positions across the specialty finance spectrum, gaining particular expertise in asset-based lending. Over the course of his career, he has overseen more than $900 million in transactions across multiple asset classes including real estate, marine finance, and commercial and consumer loans.

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Weisz began his career at a New York-based credit opportunities hedge fund with $1.2 billion under management. He and his team specialized in asset-based loan transactions between $5 million and $25 million with a niche in the legal finance markets.