Angeles Equity Hires Derek Rush for Industrials Investing Role

Angeles Equity Partners has added Derek Rush to its investment team as a vice president. In his new position he will focus on evaluating, executing and managing investments across the industrials sector.

“We are thrilled to welcome Derek to our investment team. His experience in the industrial sector and proven ability to identify transformative opportunities align perfectly with our mission to create long-term value through partnership and performance,” said Tim Meyer and Jordan Katz, co-founders and managing partners of Angeles Equity Partners in a released statement. “Derek brings both strategic insight and investment acumen — qualities that are critical to the continued growth of our portfolio and our firm.”

Before joining Angeles, Mr. Rush was an investment professional at Ardian in New York City, where he was responsible for deal evaluation and execution. Prior to Ardian, he was an investment banking analyst with Piper Jaffray. He has his undergraduate degree in accounting and finance from the University of Virginia.

“I am excited to join Angeles Equity Partners and contribute to its track record of building enduring industrial businesses. I look forward to working closely with the firm and management teams, seeking to invest well and drive sustainable growth across the portfolio,” said Mr. Rush.

Los Angeles-based Angeles Equity makes control investments in companies with enterprise values up to $200 million that have headquarters and primary operations in the United States and Canada. Sectors of interest include aerospace, automotive, building products, capital goods, chemicals, electronics, manufacturing, metals, transportation and logistics, packaging, and distribution. In August 2023, the firm held an above-target closing of its second fund, Angeles Equity Partners II LP, with more than $540 million of capital.