Brian Friedman
Net worth: 224 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Net worth: 224 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Mr. Brian P. Friedman, CPA, is a President at FastMatch, Inc., a President & Director at Jefferies Financial Group, Inc., a Chairman at Telex Communications Intermediate Holdings LLC, an Executive Chairman at Jefferies Group LLC, a Founder & President at Jefferies Capital Partners, a Chairman at STRIVE International and a President at The Leukaemia Foundation. He is on the Board of Directors at The FXCM Group LLC, Jefferies Financial Group, Inc., Carrols Corp., K-Sea GP LLC, K-Sea General Partner GP LLC, Telex Communications, Inc., K-Sea GP Holdings LP, Patara Holdings LLC, Patara Oil & Gas LLC and Vitesse Oil LLC. Mr. Friedman was previously employed as an Independent Director by BW Epic Kosan Ltd., an Independent Director by Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., a President by Furman Selz Investments LLC, a Head-Investment Banking by Furman Selz LLC, and an Attorney by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. He also served on the board at HomeFed Corp., Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., Leucadia Asset Management LLC, K-Sea Transportation Partners LP, Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc., Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. and Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a graduate degree from Columbia Law School and a graduate degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | 3,851,949 ( 1.88% ) | 203 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
VITESSE ENERGY, INC. 2.86% | 2026-06-04 | 1,191,923 ( 2.86% ) | 21 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | President | 2013-02-28 |
| VITESSE ENERGY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-01-09 |
Jefferies Capital Partners
Jefferies Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Jefferies Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States with revenues ranging from USD 10 - 500 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in early stage and real estate capital transactions with an investment size of USD 10 - 100 million. | Founder | 2010-12-30 |
Patara Oil & Gas LLC
Patara Oil & Gas LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in the acquisition, development and production of natural gas and crude oil properties | Director/Board Member | - |
Patara Holdings LLC
Patara Holdings LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oil and gas exploration services | Director/Board Member | - |
The FXCM Group LLC
The FXCM Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operating as a holding company | Director/Board Member | 2016-08-31 |
Euronext FX, Inc.
Euronext FX, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides foreign exchange trading systems services | President | 2017-02-06 |
STRIVE International
STRIVE International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides employment, fatherhood and youth programs | Chairman | - |
The Leukaemia Foundation | President | - |
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Carrols Corp.
Carrols Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates fast food restaurants | Consumer Services |
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking, capital markets and asset management services | Finance |
HomeFed Corp.
HomeFed Corp. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Engages in the investment in and development of residential real estate projects | Consumer Durables |
Telex Communications, Inc.
Telex Communications, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Designs and markets audio, wireless and multimedia communications products | Electronic Technology |
Furman Selz Investments LLC
Furman Selz Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Jefferies Group LLC
Jefferies Group LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking and financial services | Finance |
K-Sea Transportation Partners LP
K-Sea Transportation Partners LP Other TransportationTransportation Provides marine freight transportation services | Transportation |
K-Sea General Partner GP LLC | |
Telex Communications Intermediate Holdings LLC
Telex Communications Intermediate Holdings LLC Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Engages in the design and manufacture of communications products | Electronic Technology |
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates burger restaurants | Consumer Services |
Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd.
Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. Marine ShippingTransportation Operates as an investment holding company whose subsidiaries engages in the provision of dry bulk shipping services | Transportation |
K-Sea GP Holdings LP
K-Sea GP Holdings LP Other TransportationTransportation Provides marine transportation, distribution and logistics services | Transportation |
Leucadia Asset Management LLC
Leucadia Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance LAM offers customized services designed to help clients assess their financial situation and assist in the pursuit of their long-term financial objectives. The firm’s services are designed to be a cooperative experience tailored to client’s personal goals and customized to the complexity of their individual circumstances. | Finance |
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Furman Selz LLC
Furman Selz LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides institutional brokerage and investment banking services | Finance |
Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc.
Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireline local exchange telecommunications services | Communications |
Jefferies Capital Partners
Jefferies Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Jefferies Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States with revenues ranging from USD 10 - 500 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in early stage and real estate capital transactions with an investment size of USD 10 - 100 million. | Finance |
Real Mex Restaurants, Inc.
Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a casual dining Mexican restaurant | Consumer Services |
The Leukaemia Foundation | |
K-Sea GP LLC | |
The FXCM Group LLC
The FXCM Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operating as a holding company | Finance |
Patara Oil & Gas LLC
Patara Oil & Gas LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in the acquisition, development and production of natural gas and crude oil properties | Energy Minerals |
Jefferies Capital Partners LLC
Jefferies Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Jefferies Capital Partners (JCP) serves as the investment managers of a number of private equity fund clients (JCP Funds). The funds seek to achieve long-term capital appreciation primarily by making control equity and equity-related investments in middle-market companies typically headquartered in the US with annual revenues of $500 million or less. Portfolio investments primarily consist of securities issued in MBOs, industry consolidations and recapitalizations of middle-market companies. Portfolio investments are primarily made in the US and may include publicly-traded securities acquired in the open market. The JCP Funds seek to invest in companies with strong, proven management teams with excellent track records and with whom the firm believes they can work effectively to add value. The funds generally invest $10 million to $60 million per portfolio investment, and each fund invests in approximately 12 to 15 middle-market companies within JCP's focus industries. These industries include: energy, manufacturing and distribution, consumer, healthcare and media & telecommunications. | Finance |
Columbia Law School
Columbia Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurant business | Consumer Services |
BW Epic Kosan Ltd.
BW Epic Kosan Ltd. Marine ShippingTransportation Operates gas carriers and provides liquefied petroleum gas, petrochemicals and specialty gases transportation services | Transportation |
STRIVE International
STRIVE International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides employment, fatherhood and youth programs | Commercial Services |
Euronext FX, Inc.
Euronext FX, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides foreign exchange trading systems services | Finance |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Vitesse Energy LLC
Vitesse Energy LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services in oil and gas field properties | Finance |
Patara Holdings LLC
Patara Holdings LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oil and gas exploration services | Energy Minerals |
Vitesse Oil LLC
Vitesse Oil LLC Investment ManagersFinance Engages in acquisition and development of non-operated oil and gas assets | Finance |
Vitesse Energy, Inc.
Vitesse Energy, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Produces oil and natural gas | Energy Minerals |
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