Who We Are

About Kontaktsource

Established in 2010 by Marianne Halvorsen

Kontaktsource creates unique networking forums to support private equity deal flow and origination.

We connect hand selected active middle market private equity, family office, independent sponsors, lending investment banking professionals.

We offer an array of diverse events in an intimate and inviting environment designed for engagement.

Our services are innovative and designed by giving participants the ability to network freely in addition to being placed in one-on-one meetings to learn about current opportunities in the market.

With several major industry awards, and the backing of Fortune 500 firms, Kontaktsource has created an innovative approach to accelerating deal flow.

The Difference

2018-2021

35 Deal source evening receptions for Private Equity, Independent Sponsors and Investment Banks in New York

70 Virtual events with leaders in various industries

10 Deal Source Receptions for Independent sponsors and Family Offices

20 Half-day Forums in partnership with law firms and other strategic partners

Turn around receptions in partnership with major consultants and law firms

Expanded to Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco and virtually to Europe and China

Industry Focused Events

Healthcare

Real Estate

Technology

Media, Tech & Telecom

Consumer Retail

Kontaktsource Partners

Event Sponsors

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Meet Us

Our Founder

Marianne Halvorsen

“My love of community is the reason I want to bring people together that otherwise may not make these connections. Kontaktsource is a place where I can make it happen.”

With extensive experience in global risk management insurance solutions, Marianne has held many key client relationship roles during her career. Since leaving Norway in 1999, she pursued an international career. After completing a BA at Washington State University, following two masters in business and marketing in Australia, she joined a Global insurance brokerage firm in New York City. To provide additional value to clients and the Private Equity community, she founded KONTAKTSOURCE, a unique forum to support private equity deal flow and origination.

Marianne has a passion for helping other women achieve career success, and founded the Growthsource Academy (GSA), a not-for-profit mentoring organization, to help New York City women achieve independence through entrepreneurship. Growthsource now supports women with workshops, mentoring and coaching worldwide. Prior to the inception of the GSA, Marianne also founded the Risk Leadership Development Program for Young Women at St. John’s University.

Event Host

Kiara Urena

“Kontaktsource gives me the opportunity to exercise my innate ability to work a room, connect with people, and connect people. It is when I am happiest!”

Interested in becoming a co-host and facilitating one of Kontaktsource’s future events like Kiara? Contact us to get in touch! Let’s get connected.