Bow River Adds New Managing Director

Bow River Capital has added Ben Schnakenberg to its private equity investment team as a new managing director.

Working with Managing Director Greg Hiatrides, Mr. Schnakenberg – who has more than 20 years of experience in the lower middle market – will be active directing the group’s lower middle market investment activities and working with portfolio company management teams.

“As we expand Bow River’s private equity platform, Ben will play an integral role in our fund strategy, transaction execution, and the strategic management of our portfolio companies,” said Mr. Hiatrides. “We are pleased to have someone with Ben’s experience and leadership on our team as we continue investing capital on behalf of our investors.”

Prior to joining Bow River, Mr. Schnakenberg was a partner at New York-based High Road Capital Partners. He joined High Road in 2008 and most recently was a lead transaction partner responsible for evaluating investment opportunities, executing transactions, and overseeing portfolio company investments. Earlier in his career, he was with LaSalle Bank (now part of Bank of America) and Madison Capital Funding.

“I’m excited to join Bow River, working alongside Greg and the entire team to accelerate the growth of our private equity platform and partnering with management teams to enhance the value of their businesses,” said Mr. Schnakenberg.

Mr. Schnakenberg earned his MBA degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and his undergraduate degree from Valparaiso University.

Bow River invests in the lower middle market across three asset classes, including private equity, real estate, and software growth equity. Within private equity, the firm makes control investments in companies that have revenues from $25 million to $200 million and EBITDA from $5 million to $20 million. Sectors of interest include infrastructure and engineering services, industrial services, healthcare services, and tech-enabled business services. Bow River was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Denver.

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