Robert Sarrazin
Chief Investment Officer at Autism Impact Fund
Profile
Mr. Sarrazin is Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner of the Autism Impact Fund where he oversees the firm and leads AIF’s Life Sciences practice.
Rob’s career as a longtime healthcare investor, private equity partner and corporate development executive includes decades of experience overseeing a large portfolio of control investments, including corporate strategic transactions and over 30+ middle market growth acquisitions under multiple private equity funds.
Most recently, Rob was the VP Global Head of External Innovation and Direct Investments for the GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”) Consumer Healthcare division, where he built a new strategically focused corporate development capability.
Rob managed a global team, reviewed over 7,000 medical innovations and start-ups, and closed 30+ transactions with emphasis on digital devices, AI and diagnostics, neuromodulation, microbiome, Rx to OTC Switch, bio-actives, and category line extensions.
Prior to working at GSK, Rob was a Senior Partner at CSW, a private equity firm specializing in buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital transactions in middle market companies.
Before working at CSW, Rob worked for 16 years for the private equity division of Charter Oak Partners, where he focused on middle market control acquisitions across the healthcare, consumer products and industrials sectors.
Rob is a skilled life sciences investor and team builder with experience bringing together corporates, startups, academics, and individual inventors.
Rob is dedicated to leveraging his unique background, combining senior operational roles and private equity partner experience, to catalyze change for the autism community.
Rob has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Richard Ivey Business School (Canada) and an MBA from the Leonard N.
Stern School of Business, New York, NY (Valedictorian).
Robert Sarrazin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Space Optics Research Labs LLC
 Space Optics Research Labs LLC Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Space Optics Research Labs LLC designs and manufactures aspheric optical systems and instrumentation. Its products include off axis parabolic mirrors, mirror mounts for parabolic and flat mirrors, off-axis reflective laser beam expanders, off-axis reflective blackbody collimators, telescope systems, laser unequal path length interferometer systems, research and development fourier systems, flat mirrors and spherical mirrors. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH. | Director/Board Member | - |
Rhythm Venture Capital LLC
 Rhythm Venture Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rhythm Venture Capital LLC (Rhythm VC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Jordan S Ryan. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2020-02-29 |
Autism Impact Fund
 Autism Impact Fund Investment ManagersFinance Autism Impact Fund (AIF) is a venture capital firm founded by Christopher Male and Christopher Male in 2020. the firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. | Chief Investment Officer | 2020-03-31 |
Former positions of Robert Sarrazin
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GSK PLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2020-02-29 |
Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC
 Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2003 by Michael A. Smart and Joli C. Cooper. Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2015-10-31 |
| CSW Private Equity LLC | Private Equity Investor | 2015-10-31 |
Charter Oak Partners Management LP
 Charter Oak Partners Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Founded by Jerrold Fine in 2003, Charter Oak Partners Management LP is a family office located in Westport, Connecticut. | Private Equity Investor | 2011-07-31 |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1995-07-31 |
Training of Robert Sarrazin
| University of Western Ontario | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Leonard N Stern School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
| Richard Ivey School of Business | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| GSK PLC | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 12 |
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Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Finance |
Charter Oak Partners Management LP
Charter Oak Partners Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Founded by Jerrold Fine in 2003, Charter Oak Partners Management LP is a family office located in Westport, Connecticut. | Finance |
Brass Eagle, Inc.
 Brass Eagle, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Brass Eagle, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets paintball products. Its products include markers, loaders, paintballs, apparel and other related accessories. The company also sells ammunition nontoxic, biodegradable paintballs and accessories such as protective face masks, clothing and cleaning supplies. Brass Eagle is headquartered in Bentonville, AR. | Consumer Durables |
Stealth Medical Technologies LLC
 Stealth Medical Technologies LLC Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Stealth Medical Technologies LLC was the manufacturer of the exotic alloys for the orthopaedic implant and auto parts industries. It used to provide design, forging, machining, polishing and porous coating services. The company was headquartered in Holt, Michigan. | Process Industries |
Charter Oak Equity Management LLC
 Charter Oak Equity Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Charter Oak Equity Management LLC (Charter Oak Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 1992. The firm is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. | Finance |
Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC
Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2003 by Michael A. Smart and Joli C. Cooper. Cordova, Smart & Williams LLC is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
CIBC Wood Gundy Corp.
 CIBC Wood Gundy Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc., CIBC Wood Gundy Corp. is a Canadian company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
Advanced Metals Machining LLC
 Advanced Metals Machining LLC Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Advanced Metals Machining LLC manufactures metal stampings and supplies alloys to the aerospace industry. Its capabilities include manufacturing, quality, tolerance, engineering and assembly. The firm serves in the area of aerospace, satellite, military, precision industrial components, optical structures and commercial industries. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Olyphant, PA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Space Optics Research Labs LLC
Space Optics Research Labs LLC Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Space Optics Research Labs LLC designs and manufactures aspheric optical systems and instrumentation. Its products include off axis parabolic mirrors, mirror mounts for parabolic and flat mirrors, off-axis reflective laser beam expanders, off-axis reflective blackbody collimators, telescope systems, laser unequal path length interferometer systems, research and development fourier systems, flat mirrors and spherical mirrors. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH. | Electronic Technology |
Rhythm Venture Capital LLC
Rhythm Venture Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rhythm Venture Capital LLC (Rhythm VC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Jordan S Ryan. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
| CSW Private Equity LLC | |
Autism Impact Fund
Autism Impact Fund Investment ManagersFinance Autism Impact Fund (AIF) is a venture capital firm founded by Christopher Male and Christopher Male in 2020. the firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. | Finance |
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