About Us
Founded in 2026 by Brooklyn’s own, Vern Bratton, 47 Ventures is a corporate events company for the investment management industry focused on bringing the entire ecosystem together. The firm designs high impact experiences that bring together fund managers, institutional investors, family offices, and leading service providers to drive meaningful relationships, insights, and brand awareness.
We deliver curated experiences that matter. Accessible, affordable, and built to drive real ROI. Our vision is to redefine investment management industry events by creating real partnerships within our ecosystem through intentional, high value, and engaging experiences that move beyond attendance to real outcomes.
Our Founder
With more than two decades producing executive level events for the investment management industry, Vern Bratton is one of the most trusted relationship builders in alternatives. Throughout his career, Vern has worked for some of the largest conference companies in the world including Informa, IQPC, American Conference Institute, Institutional Investor, and played an integral role in building the Context Summits brand while also serving as a founding member of the iConnections Global Alts business. Vern is a global presence helping to shape how senior allocators, managers, and service providers connect.
Vern is known for his magnetic presence and rare ability to create genuine connection in rooms that matter. His work centers on trust, access, and long term relationships, turning conferences into communities and introductions into enduring partnerships.
