Ethan Chau

Ethan Chau is a Private Equity Analyst at Five Elms Capital since August 2023, following a role as a Growth Equity Analyst Intern at Atwater Capital focused on media and entertainment. Previous experience includes serving as Head of Growth Strategy at Chances, a Los Angeles-based dating app startup, where efforts concentrated on user acquisition and retention strategies. Ethan also held the position of Real Estate Analyst Intern at Ascenda Capital, focusing on multifamily investment opportunities, and worked as a Strategy Analyst at Swoogo, conducting a strategic review to enhance the startup's growth. Additionally, Ethan interned as a Private Equity Analyst at Eagle Rock Capital, identifying and acquiring early-stage companies in niche industries. Ethan holds a degree from UCLA, completed in 2022.