Bio

Jacques Youssefmir is a Founding Partner at Ocean Avenue Capital Partners where he focuses on special situation and small company investment opportunities. In addition to his involvement in Ocean Avenue’s investment activities, Jacques serves as the Firm’s Chief Compliance Officer. Prior to co-founding Ocean Avenue, he was a Managing Director in the Private Markets Group of Wilshire Associates Incorporated where he oversaw the process for global co-investment and secondaries. Jacques also managed all legal matters relating to Wilshire Private Markets Group’s business and investment activities. Prior to joining Wilshire, he served as Vice President and General Counsel for STM Wireless, Inc., a NASDAQ listed communications company, and as an Associate with the law firm of Latham & Watkins. Jacques received his B.A., with highest honors, from Arizona State University and his J.D., with honors, from Harvard Law School.