About Us

Hamilton Eastman is a diversified, Brooklyn-born holding company actively engaged in real estate, technology, private investments, and venture capital.

An ascendant force across all these industries, Hamilton Eastman was built from the ground up through relentless hard work, keen business acumen, and strategic risk-taking.

Launched in 2013, Hamilton Eastman was built from the ground up through the entrepreneurship of visionaries Joel Wertzberger and Jack Wolcowitz. This diversified, Brooklyn-born holding company has grown its portfolio organically and through acquisitions to become the asset management leader in New York real estate, technology startups, seed/private investments and venture capital. With relentless hard work, keen business acumen, and strategic risk-taking, along with standout talent, Hamilton Eastman will continue to foster strong businesses, prosperous partnerships as well as fuel innovations for the future.

Throughout their meteoric rise in business, finance, and real estate, the founders held fast to a few simple tenets:

By championing these ideals, hiring incredible talent, and investing in tomorrow’s value today, Hamilton Eastman will continue to foster strong businesses and prosperous partnerships.

Our Team

Joel Wertzberger

CEO

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Rivka Knopfler

CRO (Chief Risk Officer)

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Jack Wolcowitz

COO

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David Weingarten, CPA

CFO

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Alan Handelman, CPA

Controller

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