Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

HCI Equity Partners (HCI), a lower middle market private equity firm that focuses on partnering with founder-owned service, distribution, and manufacturing companies, has promoted Nate Novak to Managing Director and Michael Allen to Vice President. Previously, he worked at Robert W Baird in both investment banking and equity research.

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 2, 2024

Sinclair contributed to Westbridge’s investment in Survey Solutions last December and the buy and build activities at APEM Group, now sitting on the boards of both companies. Gilbert supports the investment team with deal origination, deal execution and portfolio management.

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Axial

JUNE 15, 2023

On Axial’s deal origination platform, it has accounted for the highest volume of deals each year, representing anywhere from 20% – 34% of total annual deals since 2009. For many years, the Industrial sector has served as the driving force of lower middle market M&A.

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Axial

JUNE 6, 2023

They are seen as nimble operators who can navigate complex transactions and create value in companies that might be overlooked by larger players. More institutional partners are willing to help support Independent Sponsor deals,” says Al Bhakta, Principal at CMG Companies.

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