This week we speak with Ian MacTaggart, President & COO, and Joan McCabe, Managing Director, Brynwood Partners. Founded in 1984, Brynwood Partners is a controlled oriented, operationally-focused lower middle market private equity firm that is consumer sector focused and has established a strong niche in the corporate carve out sector. Brynwood is currently investing Brynwood…

This week we continue our conversation with Zachary Iscol, founder and CEO of Hirepurpose, an organization developed by veterans for veterans to assist in the transition from military to civilian careers.  Zach is a combat decorated Marine Officer and Iraq veteran. He is also the Executive Director of the Headstrong Project, a non-profit organization that provides…

This week we speak with Zachary Iscol, founder and CEO of Hirepurpose, an organization developed by veterans for veterans to assist in the transition from military to civilian careers.  Zach is a combat decorated Marine Officer and Iraq veteran. He is also the Executive Director of the Headstrong Project, a non-profit organization that provides cost-free…

This week we conclude our conversation with Stephen Lewis, founder, Cross Border Strategies LLC. His firm provides advice to global middle market companies as they structure transactions internationally and assists those companies in sourcing the necessary financing. Second of two parts – View part one The Lead Left: Steve, last week we discussed how it’s easier…

This week we speak with Stephen Lewis, founder, Cross Border Strategies LLC. His firm provides advice to global middle market companies as they structure transactions internationally and assists those companies in sourcing the necessary financing. The Lead Left: Steve, it’s been a while since we’ve spoken. Remind our readers what your firm focuses on. Stephen Lewis: We…

For those readers who missed it, this week we reprint in part an interview with Buyouts’ editor, David Toll that appeared in PE HUB on May 6th. You can read the complete conversation by clicking on the link at the bottom of this section. After a two-year hiatus, Randy Schwimmer is back with his weekly e-newsletter covering…

This week we conclude our conversation with  Mark Gold, chief executive officer/chief investment officer, Hillmark Capital Management LLC and its affiliate NewMark Capital LC. Hillmark is a NY-based investment management firm focusing on broadly syndicated loans through CLO vehicles.  Second of two parts – View part one The Lead Left: Mark, we’re seeing a rush by managers to issue…

This week we speak with Mark Gold, chief executive officer/chief investment officer, Hillmark Capital Management LLC and its affiliate NewMark Capital LC. Hillmark is a NY-based investment management firm focusing on broadly syndicated loans through CLO vehicles. The Lead Left: Mark, it’s been a while since we checked in on you. How large is the firm…

This week we continue our conversation with Michael J. Hall, managing partner at Yukon Capital Partners. Yukon provides mezzanine capital to middle market businesses with a focus on deals controlled by private equity sponsors. Second of two parts – View part one The Lead Left: How did equity co-investments get started?  Michael J. Hall: It wasn’t always a feature,…

This week we continue our conversation with Scott Gluck, counsel at Venable LLP. Venable is a law firm with 600 attorneys in nine US offices. Scott assists private equity funds on a variety of corporate, legislative and regulatory matters.Second of two parts – View part one The Lead Left : Is there anything of interest in the…