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David Adelman

Partner at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Overview 

David Adelman is a successful CEO based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a notable career that includes serving as CEO of Campus Apartments and holding partner positions at Philadelphia 76ers, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, and New Jersey Devils. He has made significant investments in various sectors, including Travel, Space, Entertainment & Sports, Food and Beverage, Retail, and E-commerce, with highlights such as co-founding FS Investments and founding Darco Capital and Darco Spirits. Currently, David Adelman serves as the CEO of a prominent company and has a track record of successful investments in companies like SlamBall, Framebridge, BeatBox Beverages, and Wheels Up, where he also holds the position of Lead Director.

Work Experience 

CA

Campus Apartments

  • CEO

    1994 - Current

    Oldest and Largest Privately Held University related housing company in the United States.

Founded in 1958, Campus Apartments is one of the nation’s largest providers of on- and off-campus student housing.

campusapartments.com
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Philadelphia 76ers

  • Partner

    2022

The Philadelphia 76ers is a member of the National Basketball Association

sixers.com
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Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

  • Partner

    2022

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment is a sports and entertainment company that aims to make a difference in communities through sports.

Raised $250,000,000.00 from David J. Adelman.

hbse.com
NJ

New Jersey Devils

  • Partner

    2022

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FS Investments

  • Co-Founder

    2007

FS Investments is an asset management firm that offers a wide array of innovative investment solutions.

fsinvestments.com
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Darco Capital

  • Founder

    2010

    David Adelman’s Family Office

Darco Capital is an investment firm that focuses on investing on technology and consumer businesses.

darcocapital.com
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Darco Spirits

  • Founder

    2021

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cred.ai

  • Co-Founder

    2017

Cred.ai is a fintech company that develops an AI-powered credit card.

Raised $674,659.00 from K5 Global.

cred.ai
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Wheels Up

  • Lead Director

    2013

Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company that focuses on reducing upfront cost to fly privately.

Raised $1,918,945,250.00 from Bank of America, Delta Air Lines, Knighthead Capital Management, Cox Enterprises, Certares, CK Wheels and Delta Air Lines.

wheelsup.com

Education 

Investments 

SlamBall

Series A

Total funding: $11M

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

Secondary Market

Total funding: $250M

Neutral

Seed

Total funding: $16M

Maroo

Seed

Total funding: $6.8M

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