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Nicholas Hurst

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Founder and CEO of Coasters who scaled it to a $10M+ revenue run rate and sold the business in 2025.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m pursuing durable, cash-flowing assets through small business acquisition and direct investment, and advising founders and CEOs on strategy, fundraising, M&A and deal structuring.

At Coasters, I scaled the business to 60+ people, 90,000+ annual orders and a $10M+ revenue run rate before its sale in 2025. I raised $10M and expanded its regulated fulfillment network across seven states.

I designed, built and launched an integrated WMS/OMS/IMS for regulated goods, which received a 2023 supply chain award from USC’s Marshall School of Business. I also launched alcohol eCommerce checkout solutions that processed $3M+ in payments in their first 12 months.

At Loeb.nyc, I led sourcing and execution of $100M+ in direct investments across 25+ deals and managed a portfolio of 40+ companies. I’m now pursuing durable, cash-flowing assets through small business acquisition and direct investment, while advising founders and CEOs on strategy, fundraising, M&A and deal structuring.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Independent Investor & Advisor

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Self Employed

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Pursuing durable, cash-flowing assets through small business acquisition and direct investment. Advising founders and CEOs on strategy, fundraising, M&A and deal structuring.

Strategy Fundraising M&A Deal Structuring Board Management

Founder, President & CEO

Coasters

Sep 2021 - Dec 2025 (4 years 3 months)

Scaled to 60+ people, 90,000+ annual orders and a $10M+ revenue run rate in under 24 months; exited in 2025 through sale of the business. Raised $10M and built a network of regulated fulfillment centers in the alcohol eCommerce market.

Leadership Fundraising M&A WMS OMS IMS Shopify ShipStation Stripe Connect Braintree Sales Negotiation

Executive Director, Corporate Development

Loeb.nyc

Jul 2017 - Sep 2021 (4 years 2 months)

Led sourcing and execution of all direct investments ($100M+ deployed) across 25+ Seed–Series B and secondary deals. Managed a 40+ company portfolio including reporting, governance, strategy, budgeting, cash flow, fundraising and cap tables.

Investor Sourcing Portfolio Management Financial Reporting ILevel Cap Table Fundraising Governance

Manager, Strategic Planning & Finance

Flyp

Jul 2015 - Jul 2017 (2 years)

Reported directly to the CEO; owned strategy, financial planning, budgeting and reporting; led hiring and partnerships. Ran fundraising and investor relations for $7.5M+ in seed and bridge rounds.

Strategic Planning Financial Planning Budgeting Fundraising Investor Relations Hiring Partnerships