Seth Zalkin

Advisor, Investor, Entrepreneur In 2004, Seth Zalkin founded Astor Group, a leading advisor on mergers and acquisitions, private placements and the development of cross border strategies. In 2008, Seth founded Astor Capital, an investor in early stage and growth companies. As Managing Partner, Seth has executed complex transactions and negotiated agreements for a wide range of clients and portfolio companies and created a myriad of innovative growth strategies. Seth is recognized for his knowledge of the Brazil market and of the consumer, media and technology sectors. Prior to founding Astor Group, Seth served as CEO of, and successfully sold, consumer internet, ticketing and professional services companies. Previously, Seth was a corporate attorney with Paul, Weiss, Rlfkind, Wharton & Garrison where he executed mergers and acquisitions and negotiated private equity transactions for clients such as the New York Yankees, Warner Music, Soros Fund Management, Sirius Satellite Radio, and the New Jersey Nets. Seth serves on numerous boards and is active with the Developing Minds Foundation, a NGO that builds schools and supports education programs in areas affected by violence throughout the Americas.