Bio

Amanda Kim is a Principal at Avante Capital Partners. Based in Los Angeles, Ms. Kim is responsible for identifying, underwriting, executing and managing investment opportunities. Amanda joined Avante in 2016. Ms. Kim has eight years of finance experience. Prior to Avante, Amanda worked at Goldman Sachs in the Alternative Investment & Manager Selection Group where she was responsible for evaluating external managers, with a focus on environmental, social, and governance “ESG” and impact investments. Amanda is passionate about mentoring women in finance and launched Avante’s Small Business Investing Scholars Program in 2019. Additionally, Amanda serves on the board of the nonprofit Community Health Councils (CHC) which seeks to collectively build equitable systems. Ms. Kim graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Bowdoin College. She lives in Los Angeles and enjoys singing, going to church, and supporting her husband’s entrepreneurial ventures (check out @KOBUNGA Korean Grill and @3VERY cashmere).