Jacob Bernstein

Jacob Bernstein is a Principal at Highland Europe and serves as a Shareholder Appointed Director on Oritain's board.1 He played a key role in Highland Europe's investment in Oritain, leading the company's Series C funding round.13

Professional Background

Jacob joined Highland Europe in 2017, coming from L.E.K. Consulting.1 At Highland Europe, he specializes in technology scale-ups, working with companies that have the potential to reach over $200 million in recurring revenues.1 His expertise lies in identifying and supporting promising software businesses through their growth stages.

Role at Oritain

As a board member, Jacob brings his experience in scaling technology companies to Oritain. He is described as an "enormous believer" in Oritain's technology and potential.1 Jacob views Oritain's forensic science capabilities as groundbreaking, particularly its ability to precisely determine the origin of commodity samples.2

Investment Perspective

Jacob considers Oritain's technology to be one of the most unique applications he has encountered at Highland Europe.3 He sees significant value in Oritain's approach to using elemental chemistry for traceability and authentication purposes.

Personal

Based in London, Jacob lives with his wife and son.1 He has a passion for nature conservation, which aligns well with Oritain's mission in supply chain transparency and sustainability.1