Oberon Securities, LLC
Allan Grafman is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in business development, capital sourcing, and board service primarily within the media and entertainment sectors. Serving as the CEO of All Media Ventures since 1996, Grafman has collaborated with various private equity and venture capital firms, including Mercury, Morgan Stanley, and Accel Partners. As an investment banker at Oberon Securities since 2018, Grafman focuses on media, entertainment, and intellectual property. Notable leadership roles include CEO of IDW Media Holdings, where monetization of intellectual property through publishing and entertainment platforms was emphasized, and Chairman of the Board of Majesco Entertainment during a period of significant public video game distribution. Grafman’s educational background encompasses an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and a Master's Degree in Development Economics from Columbia SIPA, along with a BA from Indiana University Bloomington.
Oberon Securities, LLC
Oberon Securities LLC (“Oberon”) is a New York City based investment bank that provides buy-side/sell-side M&A advisory and private equity/debt financing services. Oberon was founded in 2001 with the objective of becoming the “go to” investment bank for middle market businesses - capable of closing exceptional transactions with the intimacy of a boutique while providing a suite of services that rivals much larger institutions. Over the past 18 years we have grown rapidly, building a platform that excels within our middle market niche and is unique within the industry. Today, Oberon has approximately 70 senior banking professionals that bring experience from the ‘bulge bracket’ and track records of excellence in their respective focus areas. We have closed more than 300 transactions and won multiple industry accolades. However, the quality of our work is best evidenced by the amazing companies and asset managers we have had the pleasure of working with, many of which have become multi-transaction relationships spanning over a decade. Oberon is proud of its accomplishments yet cognizant that success will only be sustained by continuing to offer the most innovative services delivered by the highest quality professionals. The firm is committed to growing its team opportunistically and refining its business model to remain at the forefront of our industry. Oberon’s team is approachable, friendly and helpful. We always want to hear from private business owners, middle market investors/lenders and other investment banks interested in exchanging ideas.