Thomas Braziel

Thomas Braziel is a Partner at 117 Partners, a firm specializing in distressed investing, advisory, and brokerage services.14 He is also a Partner at 507 Capital, focusing on providing liquidity globally by purchasing bankruptcy claims, distressed debt, and other distressed assets.3

With over 14 years of experience in investment management, Braziel is responsible for deal sourcing, due diligence, negotiation, and execution of transactions involving distressed and alternative credit.12 He leverages his skills in investment management, capital markets, and mathematics to analyze opportunities and risks in the distressed credit space.1

Braziel's educational background includes:

• Master of Arts in Mathematics of Finance from Columbia University (2010-2012)3
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Economics from New York University (2003-2007)3

Prior to his current roles, Braziel served as Managing Partner at B.E. Capital, a special situation focused hedge fund, from May 2012 to December 2018.3 In July 2023, he launched 117 Partners as a hybrid between advisory and investment services.7

Braziel is based in Savannah, Georgia, and has gained recognition for his work in purchasing claims in high-profile bankruptcy cases.56 However, it's worth noting that in July 2024, FTX accused Braziel of stealing $1.9 million from a receivership for personal gain, according to court documents.5