Middle market private equity firm Atlantic Street Capital has promoted Brian Cooper to Partner. Mr. Cooper joined Atlantic Street in 2013 with a background in private equity and investment banking.
Prior to joining Atlantic Street, Mr. Cooper worked at GB Merchant Partners – Gordon Brother’s private equity affiliate – where he invested equity in leveraged buyouts. Prior to Gordon Brothers, he worked at Financo, a boutique investment bank focused on serving the consumer sector. He received a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 2003 from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Cooper serves on the boards of Atlantic Street’s portfolio companies Uniguest and Z Wireless.
“Brian has demonstrated a clear ability to evaluate complex investment opportunities and to work closely with our portfolio companies to create lasting value,” said Peter Shabecoff, Managing Partner at Atlantic Street Capital. “As we continue to grow our firm and evaluate and manage investments, we believe it is important to develop and acknowledge individuals within the firm who understand and exhibit our collaborative investment philosophy. Brian will be critical to our continued success and we are pleased to recognize his contributions with this promotion.”
Atlantic Street Capital invests from $5 million to $20 million in middle market companies with revenues from $25 million to $150 million. Sectors of interest include consumer products and services, transportation and logistics, business services, and basic manufacturing. The firm is currently investing from Atlantic Street Capital Partners, LP II and is based in Stamford, CT (www.atlanticstreetcapital.com).
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