We are delighted to announce several promotions across the FTV team, including three senior promotions to principal: Arun Singh, Tommy Tighe and Shoma Nishikawa.

Arun Singh was promoted to principal and is an investor on FTV’s enterprise technology and services team. Arun is a board member at Agiloft and CloudFactory, and he is a board observer at one of FTV’s most recent investments, Kore.ai, a leading enterprise conversational and generative AI platform for global brands. Arun is also actively involved in Gale Healthcare Solutions and PeopleCert. Arun joined the firm in 2020.

Tommy Tighe was promoted to principal and is an investor on FTV’s enterprise technology and services team. Tommy is a board member at LogicSource, and he is a board observer at one of FTV’s recent investments in vertical software and payments for the utilities sector. Tommy is also actively involved in DataArt and PeopleCert. Tommy joined the firm in 2021.

Shoma Nishikawa was promoted to principal and is a member of FTV’s technology and research team. Shoma manages the ongoing development of FTV’s proprietary sourcing platform, ProSourcer®, and continues to play a leadership role in key technology and data initiatives for the firm. Shoma joined FTV in 2018.

In addition, we announced the promotions of four investment professionals to vice president:

Justin Levine was promoted to vice president and is an investor on FTV’s enterprise technology and services team. Since joining the firm in 2019, he has been involved in several investments, including BillingPlatform, Luma, Paddle and ReliaQuest.

Brandon Spierto was promoted to vice president and is an investor on FTV’s financial services team. Since joining the firm in 2019, he has been involved in several investments, including Patra, Embroker, Liberis, Neptune and Tango Card.

Max Weber was promoted to vice president and is an investor on FTV’s financial services team. Since joining the firm in 2019, he has been involved in several investments, including Centaur, Derivative Path, Enfusion, ManyPets, Masttro and Tidal.

Bree Williams was promoted to vice president and is an investor on FTV’s enterprise technology and services team. Since joining the firm in 2021, she has been involved in several investments, including DataArt, LogicSource and Zoovu.

Shannon Hanney was promoted to analyst and is a member of FTV’s talent team.

Please join us in recognizing the many achievements of these individuals. We look forward to their continued success at FTV.

Activa Capital announces the appointment of Audrey Kahn as Chief Financial Officer.
Audrey will be responsible for coordinating the cross-functional activities of Activa Capital
(Administrative and Financial Department, and Investor Relations in particular).
Until now, Audrey was an outsourced CFO for Prodensia, a financial consulting firm, since 2019,
specialized in investment funds.

Audrey previously was a Financial Controller for Committed Advisors, in Private Equity, from 2013 to
2019, supervising more than a 1.7 billion euros assets under management.
Audrey has 11 years of experience within the finance functions of Private Equity and is a graduate of
ESDES, Management School in Lyon.
Christophe Parier and Alexandre Masson, Partners at Activa Capital, declared: « We are delighted to
welcome Audrey in whom we place all our confidence to successfully fulfill his role as CFO and boost
the development of Activa Capital. »

About Activa Capital
Activa Capital is a leading French mid-market private equity firm. Activa Capital manages over €400m
of private equity funds on behalf of a wide range of institutional investors. Activa Capital partners with
ambitious mid-sized French companies, valued at €20m to €200m, seeking to accelerate their growth
and their international footprint.

Learn more about Activa Capital at activacapital.com

Press contacts
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Managing Partner Managing Partner Office Manager
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NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that industry veteran Harry Seekings has been named Co-Head of Infrastructure at Apollo, effective March 11, 2024. Seekings will work alongside Olivia Wassenaar, Head of Sustainability and Infrastructure.

Apollo Co-President Scott Kleinman said, “We are pleased that Harry will join Apollo as Co-Head of Infrastructure. With over 25 years of industry experience, Harry has a proven track record and tested ability to grow and manage transnational teams, and we believe he will play an integral role in driving the continued growth of our Infrastructure franchise. We continue to see compelling opportunities to invest in infrastructure assets, particularly in the mid-market where we can apply our scale, expertise and capital markets capabilities to provide value for companies.”

Seekings said, “Apollo operates one of the industry’s leading mid-market Infrastructure franchises, and I am incredibly excited to help lead the strategy at a time when infrastructure assets increasingly need scaled capital and deep operating expertise. With a flexible mandate and integrated approach to investing, I believe Apollo Infrastructure is well positioned for future growth, and I look forward to working with the team to build on the strong progress underway.”

Apollo’s Infrastructure franchise has a deep bench of talent including seven partners and 25 investment professionals dedicated to the strategy. The team focuses on mid-market businesses and assets, and key investment themes include the global energy transition, digital infrastructure, global supply chain and sustainable living.

Seekings joins Apollo from InfraRed Capital Partners where he held several leadership roles, including Managing Partner and Head of Infrastructure, overseeing a business line with over 100 professionals across London, New York and Sydney. Prior to this, he led InfraRed’s business development activities in North America and participation in public-private partnerships procurements in Canada and the U.S. He holds a Master of Philosophy in European Studies from Peterhouse, University of Cambridge and a Master of Arts with Honors in Modern History from Jesus College, University of Oxford.

About Apollo
Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of December 31, 2023, Apollo had approximately $651 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

Contacts
Noah Gunn
Global Head of Investor Relations
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0540
IR@apollo.com

Joanna Rose
Global Head of Corporate Communications
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0491
Communications@apollo.com

Source: Apollo Global Management, Inc.

Released February 9, 2024

They bring deep experience in automotive software and successful exits to help vet investments and accelerate the success of FM Capital portfolio companies

Massimo Baldini and Jake Sigal, Technology Operating Partners at FM Capital

DETROIT, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FM Capital, a venture capital company focused on early-to-mid stage companies in automotive and transportation technology has named auto tech pioneers Jake Sigal and Massimo Baldini as Technology Operating Partners. The pair will not only provide a range of advisory and due diligence services for FM Capital and its portfolio companies, but have also invested in FM Capital’s Fund IV.

FM Capital has operating experience across OEM distribution, dealer tech and mobility services as well as a base of strategic limited partners. The emergence of the software-defined vehicle, alongside industry digitization and decarbonization has highlighted the need for pragmatic and progressive applications that deliver value to customers and efficiency for automakers, a perfect match for Sigal and Baldini’s backgrounds.

The pair are successful entrepreneurs who have founded, developed, and sold automotive technology companies and also helped build an innovation culture in and around the Detroit area. Sigal is a Detroit-based serial tech entrepreneur working at the intersection of the consumer experience and the automotive and mobility industries. He is an active board member of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which produces the annual CES show. He has also been a major advocate for innovation in the state of Michigan, working with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, serving as an early stakeholder and advisor with Techstars Mobility Detroit, and working with universities and startup incubators.

Baldini put his chemistry degree to work for blue chip companies, including Procter & Gamble and Whirlpool, then subsequently switched to business and operations after earning his MBA. The pair co-founded and led two tech companies, Livio and Tome, which were acquired by Ford and Valtech, in 2013 and 2023, respectively.

“Jake and Massimo offer existing portfolio companies and prospects access to their hard-won insights from funding, scaling and delivering solutions in the automotive space,” said Chase Fraser, FM Capital Managing Partner. “They know what Motor City wants and needs – and can help our portfolio companies adapt to changing realities in the market.”

Their core areas of focus include: assisting with strategy, identifying technology trends and investment targets, and engaging with portfolio and target companies for technical readiness and due diligence.

“In the current environment, it’s more important than ever to not only understand what OEMs need, but also how to deliver innovation and drive adoption,” said Mark Norman, Managing Partner at FM Capital. “Jake and Massimo’s success in founding and exiting venture-backed companies is incredibly useful for both new investments and existing portfolio companies.”

“Although we’ve served as special advisors and provided technical due diligence for several years, we see a huge opportunity to leverage FM Capital’s platform for even greater impact,” said Jake Sigal. “We believe we expand the playing field for innovative auto tech companies in Detroit through not only our experience and networks, but also our ability to close the founder-funder gap that can hold back companies from rapid growth and execution.”

FM Capital’s investment focus is on early to mid-stage companies across a range of transportation technologies, including: auto commerce, autonomy and sensors, connectivity and fleet management, energy transition and smart mobility. The firm identifies trends and partners with teams who are reinventing the movement of people and goods and redefining how transportation services are delivered and consumed.  FM Capital typically invests between $5-10 million in companies with transformative solutions in transportation at the series A stage or the first institutional round.

About FM Capital
FM Capital is an investment firm dedicated to transforming transportation, partnering with entrepreneurs to provide clean, safe and efficient movement of people and goods as well as to innovate the customer and dealer experience in the sale and service of vehicles.  The firm’s unique and proprietary investment sourcing process drives high quality deal flow while its rapport and active engagement with management drive portfolio performance. FM Capital is comprised of industry professionals with deep experience investing and operating across the industry. More information is available at www.fmcap.com.

2023 was an eventful year for Nordic Capital. It saw continued strong performance with seven platform acquisitions and three divestments. With its early decision to adapt a specialist mindset and sub-sector strategy, Nordic Capital continues to work with some of the world’s most exciting companies, as well as attracting and developing the industry’s best talent. It is a pleasure to announce four Partner promotions within the investment advisory team, reflecting the firm’s growth, as well as the depth and breadth of the leadership team at Nordic Capital Advisors.

Nordic Capital has continued to build upon its strong talent base, with 230 employees across its fund and advisory teams now working from ten offices in three continents.

In the wake of its ongoing growth and strong performance, Nordic Capital is pleased to welcome four new Investment Advisory Partners, all with a long history at the firm. All four individuals have been promoted within the organisation, in recognition of their contributions to its success, strategy, culture and values.

Joakim Andreasson is based in Stockholm and is part of the Industrial and Business Services team. Joakim joined Nordic Capital Advisors in 2008 and has played a significant role in developing a successful specialised approach within the Advanced Services sub-sector, with key expertise on circular business models and sustainable transformations.

Joel Davidkin is based in New York. He joined Nordic Capital Advisors in 2012 and is a key member of the Healthcare team. Joel has been critical to building Nordic Capital’s presence and expertise in the US market. He has led several significant investments focused on the fields of Medical Technology & Life Sciences.

Christopher Ekdahl is based in Stockholm and is a senior member of the Financial Services team. Since joining Nordic Capital Advisors in 2011, Christopher has played a significant role in developing Nordic Capital’s deep expertise in Financial Services, especially in Retail Lending and Property and Casualty Insurance sub-sectors.

David Samuelson is based in London. He joined Nordic Capital Advisors in 2010 and is a senior member of the Evolution Advisory team, where he specialises in Financial Services and Financial Markets Software in the mid-market segment. David has been vital in developing the mid-market strategy. The Evolution fund closed in record time in 2021 and has since made eight platform investments in Nordic Capital’s selected sectors.

Kristoffer Melinder, Managing Partner, Nordic Capital Advisors, commented:

“At Nordic Capital, success is built on both personal dedication and a collaborative culture with strong team values. These promotions exemplify this, with each of the four new partners adding to the strength and experience of the firm and further building our organisation for the future. Each of the new partners has significantly contributed to Nordic Capital’s growth throughout the years – many congratulations for their well-deserved promotions.”

Media contacts:

Nordic Capital
Katarina Janerud
Communications Manager, Nordic Capital Advisors
Tel: +46 8 440 50 50

About Nordic Capital

Nordic Capital is a leading sector-specialised private equity investor with a resolute commitment to creating stronger, sustainable businesses through operational improvement and transformative growth. Nordic Capital focuses on selected regions and sectors where it has deep experience and a long history. Focus sectors are Healthcare, Technology & Payments, Financial Services, and Industrial & Business Services. Key regions are Europe and globally for Healthcare and Technology & Payments investments. Since inception in 1989, Nordic Capital has invested EUR 23 billion in 140 investments. The most recent entities are Nordic Capital XI with EUR 9.0 billion in committed capital and Nordic Capital Evolution with EUR 1.2 billion in committed capital, principally provided by international institutional investors such as pension funds. Nordic Capital Advisors have local offices in Sweden, the UK, the US, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and South Korea. For further information about Nordic Capital, please visit www.nordiccapital.com.

“Nordic Capital” refers to, depending on the context, any, or all, Nordic Capital branded entities, vehicles, structures, and associated entities. The general partners and/or delegated portfolio managers of Nordic Capital’s entities and vehicles are advised by several non-discretionary sub-advisory entities, any or all of which are referred to as “Nordic Capital Advisors”.

New York – January 29, 2024 – Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that Thomas R. Nides, former long-time Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley, Deputy Secretary of State, and Ambassador to Israel has joined the firm as Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations. In this new role, Mr. Nides will support a variety of strategic firmwide initiatives and special projects, as well as focus on senior client relationships globally.

Stephen A. Schwarzman, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO said: “We are delighted to welcome Tom Nides to Blackstone. Tom has operated at the highest levels of both the public and private sectors and brings a wealth of relationships across the financial, government and geographic spectrum. We are still in the early innings of our global expansion and believe he will be a tremendous asset to our people and clients.”

Tom Nides said: “Blackstone’s world-class people, consistent outperformance, and high-integrity culture have contributed to its stature as a leading global investment platform with considerable wind at its back. I’m excited to join this high-caliber team to help support the firm’s continued growth.”

Mr. Nides has extensive experience in both the public and private sector. He served as the United States’ Ambassador to Israel from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he spent over a decade at Morgan Stanley in various capacities including Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman. Nides was appointed Deputy Secretary of State and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. State Department by President Barack Obama and was awarded the nation’s highest diplomatic honor by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for his service. He has also previously been a senior leader at Credit Suisse, Fannie Mae, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and on Capitol Hill.

Nides currently serves on the boards of the Partnership for Public Service, the International Rescue Committee, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and the Urban Alliance Foundation. He received his B.A. from the University of Minnesota. He formerly served as chairman of the board of the Woodrow Wilson Center.

About Blackstone
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which we invest. Our more than $1 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, credit, real assets, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

Media Contact
Matt Anderson
518-248-7310
Matthew.Anderson@blackstone.com

WAYNE, PA – January 24, 2024 – Renovus Capital Partners (“Renovus”), a Philadelphia-area based investment firm, is pleased to announce today that Jason Tanker, a seasoned private equity professional, has joined the team as Managing Director to oversee the firm’s Technology Services practice. In this new role, Tanker will work closely with leadership to identify new investment opportunities, implement growth strategies and create value within portfolio companies.

Tanker brings over fifteen years of middle market private equity experience to Renovus. He has an extensive track record in the technology services space, with several successful prior investments and a proven reputation for working hand-in-hand with executive teams to unlock potential and maximize value.

“Jason is an ideal addition to Renovus as we continue our commitment to building an A+ team,” said Jesse Serventi, Founding Partner at Renovus. “He brings significant experience to our Technology Services practice and will play an integral role in capitalizing on the many attractive opportunities we see in the area.”

“I’m thrilled to join Renovus at this exciting time for the firm,” added Tanker. “Renovus offers an unrivaled partnership for founders and management teams in the lower middle market, providing not just capital but a compelling fusion of expertise and resources. I look forward to building on the firm’s fantastic track record of nurturing high-performing companies and accelerating growth.”

Tanker most recently worked for more than a decade at Norwest Equity Partners. He is a Philadelphia native and received his MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and his BBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Michigan.