OUR MISSION
Opportunities for diversification in the venture backed, secondary marketplace.
We provide opportunities to diversify investments in Venture backed private companies, otherwise difficult to access for most investors.
Our affiliation with an SEC registered, FINRA Broker Dealer provides transparency and disclosure for all investments in our Fund.
PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES
ABOUT US
Big Sky Opportunities Fund, LLC provides opportunities for diversification in the venture backed, secondary marketplace.
We work directly with company executives, employees, and early-stage investors to provide opportunities to invest in companies not trading on a public exchange.
Our affiliation with Cova Capital Partners, LLC an SEC-registered FINRA member broker-dealer assures transparency and full disclosure at all times.
BIG SKY TEAM
Edward T. Gibstein
Edward Gibstein has been licensed in the financial industry since 1982. In 1989, Mr. Gibstein began his Wall Street career with Lehman Brothers. After achieving the title of Senior Vice President and member of both the President’s and Chairman’s Council.
Edward T. Gibstein
MANAGER
ManagerEdward Gibstein has been licensed in the financial industry since 1982. In 1989, Mr. Gibstein began his Wall Street career with Lehman Brothers. At Lehman Brothers, Mr Gibstein achieved the title of Senior Vice President and was a member of both the President’s and Chairman’s Council, In1996, he formed Taylor Stuart Financial (TSFI) an NASD member Broker Dealer, where he served as Chairman and CEO. As Chairman and CEO, he guided all aspects of the firm, including Investment Banking, Retail Brokerage, Proprietary Trading and Market Making.In 2010, Mr. Gibstein joined Bannockburn Partners, LLC, and subsequently purchased the firm in 2012. Bannockburn Partners, LLC changed its name to COVA Capital Partners, LLC, later the same year. Mr. Gibstein currently serves as the CEO of COVA Capital Partners LLC, an SEC Registered, FINRA member Broker dealer.
Mr. Gibstein is active in his community. Previously he sat on the Commerce and Industry Committee of North Shore LIJ Health System, one of the country’s largest; is currently a member of the Advisory Board of Rock and Wrap It Up, a charity fighting hunger and poverty in the United States; and is a member of the Executive Board of the Long Island Golf Association. Mr. Gibstein is an accomplished amateur golfer, and twice was named the Long Island Golf Association’s Player of The Year. He enjoys skiing, traveling and spending time with his wife and two children.
Mr. Gibstein is a graduate of New York University and holds a FINRA Series 7, 63, 66, 79, and a Series 24 Securities Principal, License. Mr. Gibstein has also worked in the Insurance industry for a number of years, and currently holds Broker licenses for Life, Accident, and Health Insurance, as well as a Property and Casualty Insurance.