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Sam Bronstein

Sam Bronstein

Partner at AXOM Partners, Web3 and Technology M&A Advisor

sam-bronstein
New York
Joined September 2025
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Sam Bronstein is a highly experienced M&A advisor with nearly 15 years in the technology sector. He has advised on over $125 billion in completed transactions, including significant deals for companies like Slack, LinkedIn, Qualtrics, and Pillpack. His expertise spans strategic acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, divestitures, and strategic investments within enterprise software and consumer technology verticals. axompartners+1
Sam is a founder and innovator in the Web3 space, having co-founded Alastor, a crypto-native strategic and financial advisory firm. His work with Alastor included advising DAOs and Web3 projects on treasury management, M&A, and strategic growth. He actively contributed to significant proposals for entities like ENS, Uniswap, and Compound, demonstrating deep understanding of tokenomics, DAO governance, and DeFi protocols. uniswap+3
Currently, Sam is a Partner at AXOM Partners, where he is instrumental in expanding the firm's presence on the East Coast by establishing its New York office. This role leverages his extensive background in technology M&A and his entrepreneurial experience from Alastor, integrating traditional finance advisory with modern, specialized market needs. axompartners+1

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[Alastor & w3s] Compound Strategy & Growth Proposal

August 1, 2023

Co-authored a proposal to revitalize Compound DAO through strategic initiatives and establishing accountability structures. The proposal aimed to re-establish Compound as a leader in the DeFi lending market by focusing on increasing assets and Total Value Locked (TVL), steering protocol strategy, and strengthening DAO operations.

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ENS Endowment Proposal (Llama x Alastor)

October 1, 2022

Co-authored a comprehensive proposal for the ENS DAO to establish a significant endowment (30,000 ETH, ~40M USD at the time). The proposal focused on risk-mitigation, achieving USDC-based returns, and integrating with the evolving needs of the DAO. Alastor provided expertise in treasury management and strategic advisory for DAOs.

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Private Rounds or Public Auctions? Fundraising in the Age of DAO Treasury Diversification

April 1, 2022

Co-authored an article discussing strategies for fundraising in the context of DAO treasury diversification, exploring private rounds versus public auctions. This piece reflects his expertise in financial advisory within the Web3 ecosystem.

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Uniswap Fee Switch Report

Prepared a detailed report analyzing the ramifications and providing recommendations regarding the Uniswap fee switch, contributing to the broader discussion on decentralized exchange governance and economic models.

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