Martin-Bernstein

Martin Bernstein

Head of Private Investments, B. Riley

Martin “Marty” Bernstein was appointed to our board of directors in July 2021 and represents B. Riley Financial, Inc., the company’s largest shareholder. Marty brings extensive experience working with management teams and boards on capital allocation strategies, governance, financing, and operational turnarounds.

Bernstein currently serves as Head of Private Investments with B. Riley Principal Investments, responsible for sourcing, underwriting and managing company investments in addition to leading distribution to the firm's syndication partners. He has led numerous investments across technology, transportation, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, power, infrastructure, and other sectors.

Prior to joining B. Riley in March 2021, Bernstein was with Anchorage Capital and led investments across capital structures, including public equities, private equity, performing credit, bank debt and distressed debt, and restructuring situations from the firm’s New York and London offices. He previously worked as an analyst at Bocage Capital, and was on the investment team for the endowment at Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Bernstein earned an AB in history from Dartmouth College. He is based in Connecticut.