Atlantic-Pacific Capital

WestCap Welcomes Michael Sotirhos as Head of Capital Formation and Strategy To Drive Global Growth

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WestCap, a strategic operating and investing firm, is pleased to announce that Michael Sotirhos has joined the firm as the Head of Capital Formation and Strategy, a newly created role. Previously, Sotirhos was a Senior Managing Director at Blackstone in the Institutional Client Solutions Group, covering Blackstone's $300B various Private Equity, Growth and Tactical Opportunities businesses. In this new role, Sotirhos rejoins WestCap's Managing Partner and Founder, Laurence A. Tosi, formerly Senior Managing Director, CFO and Management Committee member at Blackstone. Sotirhos and Tosi worked together for several years at Blackstone and, prior to that, at Merrill Lynch. At WestCap, Sotirhos will lead and further institutionalize WestCap's Investor Relations team and co-investment process, broadening the firm's global investor base and driving expansion into new markets across Europe, Middle East and Australasia. He will be responsible for new product development, including working with WestCap's portfolio companies to distribute their products and services, and will also join WestCap's five person Management Committee. 

Key Points: 
  • Previously, Sotirhos was a Senior Managing Director at Blackstone in the Institutional Client Solutions Group, covering Blackstone's $300B various Private Equity, Growth and Tactical Opportunities businesses.
  • In this new role, Sotirhos rejoins WestCap's Managing Partner and Founder, Laurence A. Tosi, formerly Senior Managing Director, CFO and Management Committee member at Blackstone.
  • Sotirhos and Tosi worked together for several years at Blackstone and, prior to that, at Merrill Lynch.
  • Prior to Blackstone, Sotirhos was a Partner at Atlantic Pacific Capital, Inc., a placement firm focused on raising Private Equity, Real Estate and Hedge Fund capital from institutional investors worldwide.

William Blair Continues Private Capital Advisory Growth With Three Senior Hires

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

William Blair , the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, announced today the expansion of the firm’s Private Capital Advisory investment banking practice into the primary fund placement market with the addition of three senior hires.

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  • William Blair , the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, announced today the expansion of the firm’s Private Capital Advisory investment banking practice into the primary fund placement market with the addition of three senior hires.
  • “I’m thrilled to welcome Jeff, Nick, and Andrew to William Blair and to the Private Capital Advisory team,” said Mike Custar , head of Private Capital Advisory at William Blair.
  • He joins from the Houlihan Lokey Private Fund Group, where he was a senior vice president, and has held roles with Atlantic-Pacific Capital and Stanwich Advisors.
  • “It is my pleasure to join William Blair’s Private Capital Advisory group, a collaborative team that is committed to delivering exceptional capital solutions,” Hypes said.

Dextra Partners Announces Formation with $2.5 Billion of Investable Capital from Strategic Partners

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Dextra Partners LLC (“Dextra" or the “Firm”) announced its formation as an independent, multi-strategy investment firm focused on providing investors with differentiated middle market private equity opportunities.

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  • Dextra Partners LLC (“Dextra" or the “Firm”) announced its formation as an independent, multi-strategy investment firm focused on providing investors with differentiated middle market private equity opportunities.
  • Headquartered in New York, the Firm has been established with $2.5 billion of investable capital in vehicles managed by Dextra from a select group of strategic partners.
  • The Founding Partners previously spent an average of 19 years at GoldPoint Partners, which had $16 billion in assets under management at the time of their departure.
  • The Founding Partners are:
    “We are tremendously grateful to our strategic partners for their significant vote of confidence in our vision,” said the Founding Partners.

ZRG Raises New Growth Capital

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt and provide additional capital for future growth.

Key Points: 
  • Proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt and provide additional capital for future growth.
  • The new equity capital and expanded credit facility provide ample dry powder for our organic and acquisition growth plans,” said Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG.
  • This new capital accelerates our strategy of partnering with great new human capital people and brands.”
    Atlantic-Pacific Capital served as exclusive global financial advisor and placement agent.
  • Atlantic-Pacific Capital is the largest independently owned global placement agent and advisory firm dedicated to raising capital for alternative investments.

Hodes Weill Names New Partner and Strengthens Global Distribution Team

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Hodes Weill & Associates (Hodes Weill), a global capital advisory firm focused on real estate, infrastructure and other real assets, is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert Levinson to Partner and the addition of two professionals to its global distribution team.

Key Points: 
  • Hodes Weill & Associates (Hodes Weill), a global capital advisory firm focused on real estate, infrastructure and other real assets, is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert Levinson to Partner and the addition of two professionals to its global distribution team.
  • Doug Weill, Managing Partner at Hodes Weill, stated, Robs promotion is well-deserved and reflects his commitment to the firm and exceptional talent.
  • Additionally, Hodes Weill has strengthened its global distribution team with the addition of John Chase, who has been hired as a Managing Director, and Principal Michael Lisa, who has been added to the team.
  • Chase joins Hodes Weill after 17 years at Atlantic-Pacific Capital, LLC, a global placement agent focused on alternative investments.

Waterous Energy Fund Closes Its Fourth Equity Capital Raise, Acquires Caltex Resources Ltd. and the Tucker Thermal Oil Property, and Amalgamates Caltex and Tucker with Strathcona Resources Ltd.

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Monday, March 14, 2022

Waterous Energy Fund (WEF) today announced the closing of the amalgamation of Strathcona Resources Ltd. (Strathcona), Caltex Resources Ltd. (Caltex), and the Tucker thermal oil property (Tucker).

Key Points: 
  • Waterous Energy Fund (WEF) today announced the closing of the amalgamation of Strathcona Resources Ltd. (Strathcona), Caltex Resources Ltd. (Caltex), and the Tucker thermal oil property (Tucker).
  • On January 31, 2022, WEF closed its fourth capital raise (approximately C$345 million) to fund the acquisitions of Caltex and Tucker.
  • Since its founding in 2017, WEF has invested approximately C$2.0 billion of private equity capital through four capital raises.
  • About Waterous Energy Fund: Waterous Energy Fund is a Calgary-based energy investment firm with offices in Houston and New York.

70-Year-Old Shorty's Bar-B-Q's Property Acquired by Florida Value Partners and Atlantic Pacific

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

MIAMI, Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A joint venture between Florida Value Partners and Atlantic Pacific Companies has acquired the iconic Shorty's restaurant property located at 9200 South Dixie Highway.The property is located at the southern end of the Miami-Dade Metrorail directly abutting the entrance to the Dadeland South Metrorail station.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A joint venture between Florida Value Partners and Atlantic Pacific Companies has acquired the iconic Shorty's restaurant property located at 9200 South Dixie Highway.The property is located at the southern end of the Miami-Dade Metrorail directly abutting the entrance to the Dadeland South Metrorail station.
  • "As part of the transaction, the Joint Venture partnership will lease back the property to Shorty's restaurant who will continue to operate therestaurant," said Gus Alfonso, managing partner,Florida Value Partners.
  • Florida Value Partners ("FVP") is a real estate-focused private equity group that serves as an owner, operator, and developer of real estate in Florida and the Southeastern United States.
  • Atlantic | Pacific Companies is afourth-generation real estate company with expertise in acquisitions, development, construction, property management, and investments.

John Hester Joins BIP Wealth's Baseball Division

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BIP Wealth , one of the Southeast's leading wealth management firms, today announced the addition of John Hester to its team of Personal Wealth Advisors.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BIP Wealth , one of the Southeast's leading wealth management firms, today announced the addition of John Hester to its team of Personal Wealth Advisors.
  • Prior to Pacific Capital, he was a professional scout for the Seattle Mariners and played for several teams in Major League Baseball.
  • "What excites me most about joining BIP Wealth's Baseball Division is being in a position to help ballplayers make sound financial decisions," said Hester.
  • Hester holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Stanford University and is a member of the Major League Baseball Players Association, Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, and Stanford Alumni Association.

Sera Global Continues Expansion of Real Estate Expertise with Hire of Six Industry Leaders

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sera Global ("Sera"), a leading global independent real assets advisor, today announced the continued expansion of its Real Estate business with the hire of five Partners and one Executive Director in North America and Europe.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sera Global ("Sera"), a leading global independent real assets advisor, today announced the continued expansion of its Real Estate business with the hire of five Partners and one Executive Director in North America and Europe.
  • He brings nearly 20 years of commercial real estate expertise, and most recently served as Principal on PJT Park Hill's real estate distribution team, covering institutional investors along the East Coast and Southern United States.
  • "We're pleased to further deepen our bench of real estate advisory professionals as we accelerate our delivery of solutions across global markets."
  • The firm provides integrated investment banking, private capital advisory and strategic advisory services across real estate, infrastructure and renewable energy.

Mercury Capital Advisors Appoints Michael Ricciardi as Chairman Emeritus

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Mercury Capital Advisors (Mercury), among the worlds elite global private fund placement and advisory firms, today announced that it has appointed Michael Ricciardi, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of the Firm as Chairman Emeritus.

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  • Mercury Capital Advisors (Mercury), among the worlds elite global private fund placement and advisory firms, today announced that it has appointed Michael Ricciardi, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of the Firm as Chairman Emeritus.
  • Mr. Ricciardi founded Mercury Capital Advisors in 2009 along with two of his partners as a spinoff from the Merrill Lynch Private Equity Funds Group.
  • Mercury Capital Advisors is a leading global private fund and investment advisory firm.
  • Mercury Capital Advisors is a 100% owned subsidiary of Investcorp, a global investment manager specializing in alternative investments across private equity, real estate, credit, absolute return strategies, GP stakes and infrastructure.