About Us

Samantha Papir is the Founder and Managing Partner of Emanate, a lower-middle market private equity firm.

Samantha’s career has spanned both private equity and private credit with over 12 years of experience and a track record exceeding $2 billion in transactions. Her multifaceted expertise in investing, sourcing, and operations drives exceptional deal outcomes.

Samantha has built out high-performing sales platforms for portfolio companies, accelerating revenue and enhancing enterprise value. She has integrated distribution teams upon assumption of assets, handling both the operations and oversight of those teams.