Star Mountain Capital Analysis
What is Star Mountain Capital?
Lower middle-market asset manager with $1.2B fund raised
Employees
51-200
Founded
2010
Product Features & Capabilities
- Direct debt financing to lower middle-market companies
- Minority and control equity investments
- Secondary investments in lower middle-market funds
- Strategic LP capital for private credit funds
Use Cases
Provide senior debt to growing SMEs with $15M+ revenue; Invest minority equity in established SMEs; Acquire LP positions in lower middle-market funds; Supply strategic capital to private credit funds; Facilitate exits through secondary transactions like Truelink Investment in Channel Factory
Investment Focus
Star Mountain Capital primarily focuses on the lower middle-market, investing both debt and equity directly into established operating companies. The firm also engages in purchasing secondary positions, indicating a dual strategy that encompasses both direct investments in companies and secondary market investments. Their investment approach is characterized by a collaborative ecosystem, emphasizing partnerships with other private equity and private credit fund managers that target small and medium-sized businesses.
Assets Under Management
over $4 billion
Investment Geography
Star Mountain Capital primarily invests in the North American lower middle-market, focusing on established, profitable small and medium-sized private businesses in the U.S.
Key Portfolio Companies
Star Mountain Capital has a diverse portfolio of companies primarily in the lower middle-market. Here are some key portfolio companies along with brief descriptions:
- Construction Management for Public & Private Infrastructure - Engages in managing construction projects for both public and private sectors.
- Industrial Equipment Dealer - Specializes in the sale and distribution of industrial equipment.
- Professional Education & Training Provider - Offers educational and training services in various professional fields.
- Provider of Skilled Contract & IT Resources - Supplies skilled labor and IT resources to various industries.
- Producer of Content Marketing Campaigns - Focuses on creating and managing content marketing strategies for businesses.
- HVAC Servicing Platform - Provides heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services.
- Remote Care & Telehealth Provider - Delivers healthcare services remotely through telehealth technologies.
- Precision Manufacturing Platform for Metal Components - Engages in the precision manufacturing of metal components.
- Executive Search Firm for Healthcare & Life Science - Specializes in recruiting executives for healthcare and life science sectors.
- National Engineering & Architectural Design Business - Provides engineering and architectural design services on a national scale.
These companies represent a sample of Star Mountain's investments, which include various forms of financing such as senior debt, subordinated debt, preferred equity, and common equity.
Notable Exits
- Fox Rent A Car - The details regarding the exit method were not specified in the sources.
- Exenta - The exit method was also not detailed.
- Radius Global Market Research - Specifics on the exit method were not provided.
- Bridgenext - The exit method was not mentioned.
The exits primarily involved selling their stakes in these companies, but the exact methods (e.g., IPO, sale to another firm) were not detailed in the available sources.
Recent Fundraising
$820 million
Management Team
The management team of Star Mountain Capital includes the following key members:
1. Brett A. Hickey - Chief Executive Officer
2. Brian D. Finn - Non-Executive Chairman
3. Scott E. Couto, CFA - President
4. Stephen B. Paras, CFA - Managing Director & Chief Credit Officer
5. Christopher J. Birosak - Managing Director & Chairman of Investment Committee
6. Curtis Glovier - Strategic Investment & Portfolio Officer
7. Anne Yang - Strategic Portfolio Partner & ESG Committee Chair
8. Chris Calabrese - Strategic Portfolio Partner
9. Todd Benson - Non-Executive Investment Committee Member
10. Dr. Lev Borodovsky - Chief Risk Officer
11. Christopher J. Gimbert - Chief Financial Officer
12. John W. Polis - Chief Operating Officer & Chief Technology Officer
13. Austin Ericson - General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
14. Mary D'Souza - Strategic Portfolio Partner
15. Bruce Eatroff - Managing Director
16. David J. DiPaolo - Managing Director
17. Ravi Ugale - Managing Director
18. Chris Goodwin - Managing Director
19. Ryan T. McGovern - Managing Director
20. John McCarty - Managing Director
21. Jonathan P. Barnes - Managing Director
22. George K. Kollitides II - Managing Director and Strategic Portfolio Partner
23. Jeff Feinberg - Managing Director and Strategic Portfolio Partner
24. Jared Cohen, CFA - Managing Director
25. Harry E. Haskins - Managing Director
26. Leanne Schmitt - Managing Director - Client Services
27. MaryAnn Stauffer - Managing Director - Client Services
28. John Ide, CFA - Managing Director - Client Services
29. Amon Johnson - Managing Director - Client Services
30. Warren DeKinder, CFA - Managing Director - Client Services
31. Bryan Johnson, CFA, CAIA - Managing Director - Client Services
32. Crandall Deery - Managing Director
33. Stephan T. Connelly, CFA - Managing Director
34. James Camarda - Managing Director - Private Wealth Strategy & Strategic Relationships
35. Jaspal Bajaj, CPA, CA - Controller
36. Dr. Sudharshan Sathiyamoorthy - Senior Quantitative Specialist
37. Renald Durand, CPA, CA, CFA, CAIA - Managing Director of Finance
38. Justin Garrod - Managing Director
39. Michael Goldstein - Director
40. Sean McGuire - Director
41. Bridgit Chiappetta - Client Services & Business Development
42. Christina Chiaino - Client Services & Business Development
The firm has a highly aligned full-time team of over 80 professionals, many of whom have held leadership roles at leading financial institutions. The team is 100% employee-owned, with all full-time members participating in the profits of the funds.
1. Brett A. Hickey - Chief Executive Officer
2. Brian D. Finn - Non-Executive Chairman
3. Scott E. Couto, CFA - President
4. Stephen B. Paras, CFA - Managing Director & Chief Credit Officer
5. Christopher J. Birosak - Managing Director & Chairman of Investment Committee
6. Curtis Glovier - Strategic Investment & Portfolio Officer
7. Anne Yang - Strategic Portfolio Partner & ESG Committee Chair
8. Chris Calabrese - Strategic Portfolio Partner
9. Todd Benson - Non-Executive Investment Committee Member
10. Dr. Lev Borodovsky - Chief Risk Officer
11. Christopher J. Gimbert - Chief Financial Officer
12. John W. Polis - Chief Operating Officer & Chief Technology Officer
13. Austin Ericson - General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
14. Mary D'Souza - Strategic Portfolio Partner
15. Bruce Eatroff - Managing Director
16. David J. DiPaolo - Managing Director
17. Ravi Ugale - Managing Director
18. Chris Goodwin - Managing Director
19. Ryan T. McGovern - Managing Director
20. John McCarty - Managing Director
21. Jonathan P. Barnes - Managing Director
22. George K. Kollitides II - Managing Director and Strategic Portfolio Partner
23. Jeff Feinberg - Managing Director and Strategic Portfolio Partner
24. Jared Cohen, CFA - Managing Director
25. Harry E. Haskins - Managing Director
26. Leanne Schmitt - Managing Director - Client Services
27. MaryAnn Stauffer - Managing Director - Client Services
28. John Ide, CFA - Managing Director - Client Services
29. Amon Johnson - Managing Director - Client Services
30. Warren DeKinder, CFA - Managing Director - Client Services
31. Bryan Johnson, CFA, CAIA - Managing Director - Client Services
32. Crandall Deery - Managing Director
33. Stephan T. Connelly, CFA - Managing Director
34. James Camarda - Managing Director - Private Wealth Strategy & Strategic Relationships
35. Jaspal Bajaj, CPA, CA - Controller
36. Dr. Sudharshan Sathiyamoorthy - Senior Quantitative Specialist
37. Renald Durand, CPA, CA, CFA, CAIA - Managing Director of Finance
38. Justin Garrod - Managing Director
39. Michael Goldstein - Director
40. Sean McGuire - Director
41. Bridgit Chiappetta - Client Services & Business Development
42. Christina Chiaino - Client Services & Business Development
The firm has a highly aligned full-time team of over 80 professionals, many of whom have held leadership roles at leading financial institutions. The team is 100% employee-owned, with all full-time members participating in the profits of the funds.
Other Considerations
Closed $1.2 billion direct lending Fund IV above $750M target; Senior team includes ex-Credit Suisse, Blackstone, BNP Paribas executives; Announced exit of Channel Factory investment via Truelink; Transitioned Peter Scaturro to Vice Chairman; Hosts community events with BBBS of Tampa Bay; Offers internship program for undergraduates
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