Jason Ader Overview

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  • 26 Capital Acqui...

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  • Chief Executive...

  • Primary Industry
  • B2C

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Jason Ader General Information

Biography

Mr. Jason Ader was the Co-Founder and served as Chief Executive Officer at SpringOwl Asset Management. He is also the Founder and serves as the Chairman at Adelie Food Holdings (Prepared Fruit Business). He is the Founder and serves as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at 26 Capital Acquisition. He also served as a Partner at EarlyStage.nyc Fund. He is a director and shareholder of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (Sands), the largest global hospitality company in the world, with over 50,000 employees. He is currently the Chairman of the company's Governance and Nominating Committee and a member of the firm's Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. He served as Board Observer at GameCo. Last year Sands partnered with MLS team owner and football legend David Beckham to develop dining, retail, and leisure concepts at Sands China Ltd. properties in Asia and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The company also has produced numerous professional sporting matches in the US and Asia which have included events with the NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, UFC, & Manny Pacquiao. Additionally, the company has hosted and produced events with global entertainers over the years including Cirque Du Soleil, Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, the Rolling Stones, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Rihanna, and Justin Beiber. He joined Sands as part of the recapitalization and reorganization of the company in April 2009. He recently became the largest shareholder with the right to appoint a director in the company that controls Bwin, a major sponsor of global football. Bwin has sponsored football giants Real Madrid, AC Milan, Bayern Munich, and more recently Olympique de Marseille. In 2012, Bwin entered into a digital partnership with Manchester United F.C. In January 2014, the company announced major sponsorship deals with the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia 76ers. He is also the CEO of Ader Investment Management ("AIM"), a single-family office also based in New York. AIM was recognized by BusinessWeek magazine as one of the most astute investors in the entertainment and leisure sectors. In 2007, three of the firm's largest investment positions, Kerzner International Ltd., Four Seasons Hotels Inc., and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc., were acquired by private equity. In 2008, he was the founder and Chairman of Western Liberty Bancorp which acquired Service 1st Bank of Nevada in Oct. 2009. In October 2012, Western Alliance Bancorp (NYSE -WAL) acquired Western Liberty Bancorp at a 70% premium to the market price. From 1995 to 2003, he was a Senior Managing Director at Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. He was named one of the youngest Senior Managing Directors in the firm's history. While at Bear, Stearns, he was rated as one of the top-ranked analysts by Institutional Investor Magazine for nine consecutive years from 1994 to 2002. He was a recognized expert in motorsports having authored a 134-page study entitled "An Investor's Guide to Auto Racing" and has made numerous appearances on CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg, and Fox Business.

Contact Information

Primary Position
Chief Executive Officer & Chairman, 26 Capital Acquisition
Education
New York University, BA (Bachelor of Arts)
New York University (Stern), MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Gender
Male
Phone
+1 (212)
Address
  • Luton LU3 1RJ
  • England, United Kingdom

Jason Ader Board Seats (1)

Company Industry Ownership Status Financing Status Location Since
Adelie Food Holdings (Prepared Fruit Business) Distributors/Wholesale Acquired/Merged Corporate Backed or Acquired Luton, United Kingdom

Jason Ader Lead Partner on Deals (2)

Jason Ader has been the lead partner on 2 deals. Their latest deal was with Okada Manila, a casinos and gaming company. The deal was made for on 01-Jul-2023.

Company Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Deal Status Industry Location
Okada Manila 01-Jul-2023 Reverse Merger Failed/Cancelled Casinos and Gaming Paranaque, Philippines
Service1st Bank of Nevada 04-Oct-2010 Completed Regional Banks Las Vegas, NV

Jason Ader Network (15)

Board Members (12)

Name Company Representing Location From
Peter Leibman GameCo Self Parma, OH
Anthony Bellau Adelie Food Holdings (Prepared Fruit Business) Self Luton, United Kingdom
GameCo Self Parma, OH
26 Capital Acquisition Self Miami, FL
26 Capital Acquisition 26 Capital Acquisition Miami, FL

Portfolio Executives (3)

Name Company Role Deal date Location
Hans Sande Okada Manila Chief Financial Officer 01-Jul-2023 Paranaque, Philippines
Kenji Sugiyama Okada Manila Chief Managing Director 01-Jul-2023 Paranaque, Philippines
Service1st Bank of Nevada Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer 04-Oct-2010 Las Vegas, NV

Jason Ader FAQs

  • Who is Jason Ader?

    Mr. Jason Ader was the Co-Founder and served as Chief Executive Officer at SpringOwl Asset Management.

  • How much does Jason Ader typically invest?

    Jason Ader's median deal size is .

  • What is Jason Ader’s main position?

    Jason Ader’s primary position is Chief Executive Officer & Chairman.

  • How many active board seats does Jason Ader hold?

    Jason Ader holds a board seat in Adelie Food Holdings (Prepared Fruit Business).

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