Eric D. Klein

eklein@vanterapartners.com
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Eric Klein joined Vantera in 2009 with over twenty years of investment banking and professional experience. Before becoming an investment banker, he pursued a more entrepreneurial path.

He served as a Vice President at Hunter Wise Securities LLC, and Westpark Capital Inc, both middle-market investment banks that advise companies in a variety of industries.  He was Director of Operations for Alpha Industries Inc, a manufacturer and distribution company. He has founded, managed, and held senior positions for businesses in a variety of industries such as energy/utilities consulting services, import/export (durable and non-durable goods), manufacturing, distribution and wholesale liquidations (including apparel and general merchandise). Eric actively maintains extensive domestic and international relationships with institutional (Private Equity Groups, Family Offices, SPAC's, Private Investment Firms) and strategic investors.

Eric holds a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Electronics Engineering/ Manufacturing from ITT Technical Institute of Technology in Los Angeles. He has completed additional academic course work from CTech (Information Technology), UCLA  (Cybersecurity, Business Management, and Finance). He is involved in a variety of charitable organizations including: American Red Cross, Team Rubicon, Los Angeles Make-A-Wish, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, and Los Angeles SOVA Food Pantry.