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Paul Kessler
Chief Executive Officer at
Bristol Capital Advisors LLC
Net worth: 3 689 $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Paul Lee Kessler is the founder of Bristol Capital Advisors LLC, founded in 2000, where the title held is Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Kessler is the founder of Start Engine LLC, founded in 2011.
Mr. Kessler is the founder of StartEngine Crowdfunding, Inc., founded in 2014.
Current jobs include Executive Chairman at Vendome Acquisition Corp.
I starting in 2025, Director at Sugarfina Corp.
starting in 2019, and Advisor at RX3 Growth Partners LLC.
Former jobs include Executive Chairman at Creek Road Miners, Inc. from 2021 to 2023, Director at Multi-Metal Development Corp.
from 2011 to 2012, Director at Research Solutions, Inc., Director at Wi-Fi TV, Inc., Director at Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc., and Director at Prairie Operating Co. from 2023 to 2024.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Harvard University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | 7,248 ( 0.01% ) | 3 689 $ | 2026-08-30 |
Paul Kessler active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Bristol Capital Advisors LLC
 Bristol Capital Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance BCA seeks deep value investment opportunities in both publicly traded and private companies, late-stage pre-IPO companies (through private equity and/or bridge loans), companies that may be viable targets for activist efforts as well as distressed companies (either as a Stalking Horse bidder, DIP lender or purchaser of assets). Industry sectors include healthcare, technology, traditional energy sectors and consumer products, but may include many others. The firm primarily focuses on the small-cap sector of public companies and private companies with similar valuation metrics where they believe there is the greatest potential for growth. BCA evaluates the enterprise, financial condition, strength of management, strategy, governance, shareholder constituency, and potential catalysts for growth in identifying those companies best suited for investment allocation. | Chief Executive Officer | 2000-11-30 |
RX3 Growth Partners LLC
 RX3 Growth Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance RX3 Growth Partners invests in companies located in the United States with minimum revenues of USD 10 million. The firm focuses on the consumer sector and industry. It participates in growth stage capital transactions with transaction value of USD 5 - 10 million. It acts as lead investor and acquires minority, majority and controlling stakes. It also makes co-investments. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Sugarfina Corp.
 Sugarfina Corp. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates as an online candy and gift store | Director/Board Member | 2019-09-30 |
Former positions of Paul Kessler
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PRAIRIE OPERATING CO. | Director/Board Member | 2024-10-29 |
| IOVANCE BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2013-08-12 |
| MULTI-METAL DEVELOPMENT LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2012-07-23 |
| STARTENGINE CROWDFUNDING, INC. | Founder | - |
Start Engine LLC | Founder | - |
Training of Paul Kessler
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
29
1st degree connections
12
1st degree companies
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Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Creek Road Miners, Inc.
 Creek Road Miners, Inc. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Engages in the development, exploration and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids and cryptocurrency mining business | Energy Minerals |
Multi-Metal Development Corp.
 Multi-Metal Development Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for copper and other minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Research Solutions, Inc.
 Research Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a holding company which develops cloud based software-as-a-service platform to publish scientific, technical and medical content | Commercial Services |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Wi-Fi TV, Inc.
 Wi-Fi TV, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides on-line delivery of films and books | Technology Services |
Bristol Capital Advisors LLC
Bristol Capital Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance BCA seeks deep value investment opportunities in both publicly traded and private companies, late-stage pre-IPO companies (through private equity and/or bridge loans), companies that may be viable targets for activist efforts as well as distressed companies (either as a Stalking Horse bidder, DIP lender or purchaser of assets). Industry sectors include healthcare, technology, traditional energy sectors and consumer products, but may include many others. The firm primarily focuses on the small-cap sector of public companies and private companies with similar valuation metrics where they believe there is the greatest potential for growth. BCA evaluates the enterprise, financial condition, strength of management, strategy, governance, shareholder constituency, and potential catalysts for growth in identifying those companies best suited for investment allocation. | Finance |
Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.
 Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops biotechnological products for the treatment of cancer | Health Technology |
RX3 Growth Partners LLC
RX3 Growth Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance RX3 Growth Partners invests in companies located in the United States with minimum revenues of USD 10 million. The firm focuses on the consumer sector and industry. It participates in growth stage capital transactions with transaction value of USD 5 - 10 million. It acts as lead investor and acquires minority, majority and controlling stakes. It also makes co-investments. | Finance |
Startengine Crowdfunding, Inc.
 Startengine Crowdfunding, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Invests in startup companies | Finance |
Start Engine LLC | Consumer Services |
Sugarfina Corp.
Sugarfina Corp. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates as an online candy and gift store | Retail Trade |
Prairie Operating Co.
 Prairie Operating Co. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Engages in energy production activities | Energy Minerals |
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