Summary
In a year that began with robust middle-market M&A activity that was effectively halted by an unprecedented global pandemic, potential business buyers are seeking opportunities with a view to navigating through multiple crises and to a post-pandemic exit.
Our panel of experts from three admired and active private equity funds discussed, among other topics:
- Strategies used to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on their portfolio companies
- Where they see value emerging during COVID-19 and its aftermath
- Which new trends are likely to stick and how those change their investment process and investment focus
James Brown, Founder & Managing Partner As a member of the Firm’s Investment Committee, Jim leads the overall strategy and direction of the firm, in addition to leading deal teams focused on the sourcing, evaluation, and management of the Firm’s portfolio companies. Over his long career, Jim has partnered with some of the most successful and innovative players in the financial and business services sectors and has served as a board member and advisor to numerous public and private companies |
John Comino, Director John is on the Operations Team and began his affiliation with Lincolnshire in 2003 as CFO of Prince Sports and more recently as CFO at Aerosim Technologies – two Lincolnshire portfolio companies. In overseeing operations of various portfolio companies, John focuses on process and metrics, human resource management, and the linkage of strategy to execution. His experience also includes turnarounds. |
Leigh Randall, Managing Partner Leigh is a co-founder of Topspin’s private equity practice and head of the investment committee. Leigh has over 25 years of private equity and transactional experience, focused on consumer products and services, and among other areas, has acquired deep knowledge and expertise in the health, wellness, beauty and personal care sectors. |
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Andrew Peskoe, Partner Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe LLP Andy is Chairman of the Golenbock law firm and co-head of the corporate group, representing private and public emerging growth companies, VC and PE funds, and strategic investors in M&A, equity and debt financings. Andy is an active private investor in early-stage companies, principally in the technology and hospitality sectors. Among his PE and venture fund investments, Andy is a principal in two technology venture fund groups. |