Amanda Abrams, the Chief Executive Officer of Cohen Circle, brings a wealth of experience that seamlessly blends legal acumen with a passion for the business side of transactions. Having spent a significant part of her career as a corporate attorney, her journey took a transformative turn in 2018 when she joined forces with Betsy and Daniel Cohen to co-found Cohen Circle. This marked a shift from a dual business and legal role to a full-fledged CEO.
As the leader of Cohen Circle, she oversees a dynamic investment firm that has been instrumental in providing transformative capital to late-stage fintech growth companies since its inception in 2015. The company, which Betsy Cohen and Daniel Cohen founded, has raised more than $5 billion in capital and focuses on investments across the capital structure in the fintech, technology, and impact spaces.
Abrams’s role as CEO involves collaborative work with founders and the senior team, iterating and enhancing current strategies while identifying future directions. Her responsibilities span engaging with diverse stakeholders, including investors, co-investors, investment bankers, board members, and portfolio companies. Key initiatives on her agenda include leveraging CRM data, expanding investor relationships, and growing the firm's brand identity.
Describing the culture at Cohen Circle, she emphasizes a fast-paced environment that values hard work, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity. A culture of respect prevails, fostering an atmosphere where questions are welcomed and ideas are shared, irrespective of seniority levels.
Abrams takes pride in Cohen Circle's impactful contributions to the fintech landscape, deploying capital into fintech companies and supporting their growth from the growth stage to the late stage. She highlights the recent women-led initiative, where Cohen Circle invests in financial services and health companies dedicated to improving access and quality for underserved populations.
Beyond her role at Cohen Circle, her illustrious career includes key positions such as General Counsel of CardConnect Corp. and a role as a partner in the corporate transactions group at Ledgewood. Recognized as an inspiring FinTech female leader by NYC FinTech Women in 2022 and named a Top 25 Women Leader in Financial Technology, she holds a B.A. in Finance with honors from Penn State Schreyer Honors College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
Abrams stands at the forefront of fintech leadership, driving Cohen Circle's mission to accelerate the growth of innovative companies addressing critical global issues in financial services and healthcare.