Sinclair Ventures, the investment business unit of broadcaster Sinclair, Inc., has appointed Craig Blank as a principal.
In the newly-created role within Sinclair Ventures, Blank will oversee the division’s investment portfolio and help shape the company’s broader growth strategy. Sinclair Ventures includes the company’s minority-owned investment portfoli, ad tech business Digital Remedy, antenna manufacturer Dielectric and the Tennis Channel.
Blank will be responsible for guiding long-term strategy, sourcing majority-owned investments, and driving performance across a range of asset classes.
“With more than two decades of experience in private equity, portfolio management, and strategic investment execution, Craig brings invaluable expertise to Sinclair Ventures,” said Chris Ripley, the President and CEO of Sinclair. “His proven ability to identify targeted industries, execute complex investment transactions, oversee portfolio company performance, and cultivate strategic partnerships makes him an outstanding addition to our leadership team. Craig’s track record of delivering results and building enduring value aligns perfectly with our vision for growth and long-term value creation for our Ventures portfolio.”
Blank joins Sinclair after 20 years at Woodland Management and Partners Edge Fund in Pittsburgh, where he served as managing director. There, he led private investments with a focus on middle-market transactions and oversaw portfolios that spanned private equity, private credit, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate, and public markets. His experience includes strategic asset allocation, due diligence, investment oversight, and financial reporting.
“I’m honored to join Sinclair Ventures and contribute to the firm’s continued growth,” Blank said. “My focus has always been on sourcing strong investment opportunities while building efficient, technology-driven operations, and I look forward to applying that experience here. The chance to collaborate with a talented team that shares a commitment to excellence and innovation is what makes this opportunity especially exciting.”
Blank holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington University in St. Louis.
