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Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Fairway Capital Management (“Fairway”) announced today that Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) increased in Net Asset Value by 2.82% in the quarter ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Fairway Capital Management (“Fairway”) announced today that Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) increased in Net Asset Value by 2.82% in the quarter ended December 31, 2023.
  • In launching the fund, our goal was to deliver a truly institutional-quality private equity and venture capital portfolio in a '40 Act fund structure.
  • As a ’40 Act fund, Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund offers greater flexibility than a traditional, institutionally oriented private equity investment vehicle.
  • The Fairway team includes veteran private equity professionals with total collective experience of 100+ years and deep relationships with many leading private equity and venture capital General Partners.

Limoneira Announces Change to Board of Directors

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Monday, December 18, 2023

The Board of Directors of Limoneira Company (the “Company” or “Limoneira”) (Nasdaq: LMNR), a diversified citrus growing, packing, selling and marketing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate development operations, today announced the retirement of Elizabeth Blanchard Chess from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective January 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Directors of Limoneira Company (the “Company” or “Limoneira”) (Nasdaq: LMNR), a diversified citrus growing, packing, selling and marketing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate development operations, today announced the retirement of Elizabeth Blanchard Chess from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective January 1, 2024.
  • Peter J. Nolan has been appointed to the Board, effective January 1, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Ms.
  • Following the appointment of Mr. Nolan, the Board will be comprised of seven directors, six of whom are independent.
  • Mr. Nolan currently serves on the Board of Directors of AerSale Holdings, Inc. Mr. Nolan serves as a trustee of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation.

Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund Announces Third Quarter Results

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Fairway Capital Management (“Fairway”), an investment management firm founded by a team of five colleagues that formerly worked together at Adams Street Partners, announced today that Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) increased in Net Asset Value by 2.59% in the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Fairway Capital Management (“Fairway”), an investment management firm founded by a team of five colleagues that formerly worked together at Adams Street Partners, announced today that Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) increased in Net Asset Value by 2.59% in the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • As a ’40 Act fund, Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund offers greater flexibility than a traditional, institutionally oriented private equity investment vehicle.
  • The Fairway team includes veteran private equity professionals with total collective experience of 100+ years and deep relationships with many leading private equity and venture capital General Partners.
  • Fairway Capital Management is an investment manager focused on private equity and venture capital investments, headquartered in Chicago.

David Posnick and Anne Buchanan join Preston Capital

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Preston Capital LLC (“Preston” or the “Firm”), an Aliso Viejo-based longevity asset manager announced today two key hires as the Firm launches a new commingled investment vehicle.

Key Points: 
  • Preston Capital LLC (“Preston” or the “Firm”), an Aliso Viejo-based longevity asset manager announced today two key hires as the Firm launches a new commingled investment vehicle.
  • Joining Preston are David Posnick, former Senior Managing Director at Blackstone, Inc. ( BX ) and Anne Buchanan, former Head of Distribution for Obra Capital (formerly known as Vida Capital).
  • Mr. Posnick had been with Blackstone Credit (previously known as GSO Capital Partners) since 2007.
  • “Having Anne join Preston was one of the easiest decisions we’ve ever made,” remarked Jonathan Hogan, Preston’s President and CFO.

Cranemere Names Kamil M. Salame Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cranemere Group ("Cranemere" or the "Firm"), a diversified holding company with permanent capital that allows it to partner with companies for the long term, today announced that Kamil Salame has been named CEO of Cranemere, effective January 22, 2024. Vincent Mai, who founded Cranemere in 2014 and is currently serving as CEO, will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Firm.

Key Points: 
  • Vincent Mai, who founded Cranemere in 2014 and is currently serving as CEO, will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Firm.
  • Salame was most recently a Senior Advisor at CVC Capital Partners.
  • More recently, he led the North American investment activities of CVC Strategic Opportunities, the firm's long-term capital fund.
  • Mr. Salame said, "I am excited to join the Cranemere team.

CARRICK CAPITAL PARTNERS NAMES SUZANNE PASSALACQUA CFO

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrick Capital Partners, a growth-oriented investment firm focused on software and software-enabled businesses, today announced the appointment of Suzanne Passalacqua to the position of Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrick Capital Partners, a growth-oriented investment firm focused on software and software-enabled businesses, today announced the appointment of Suzanne Passalacqua to the position of Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Currently Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, Passalacqua will assume the new role on October 31st.
  • During her tenure at Carrick, Suzanne has been responsible for supporting the capital optimization and operational efficiency in portfolio companies and potential investments, and compliance.
  • "I am honored to take on this responsibility and to meet the challenge of this new role," said Suzanne Passalacqua.

Evercore Adds Giuseppe Monarchi and Laurence Hainault as Senior Managing Directors in its Communications and Digital Infrastructure Investment Banking Business

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Evercore (NYSE: EVR) announced today that Giuseppe Monarchi and Laurence Hainault have joined the firm as senior managing directors to lead its Communications and Digital Infrastructure investment banking business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Key Points: 
  • Evercore (NYSE: EVR) announced today that Giuseppe Monarchi and Laurence Hainault have joined the firm as senior managing directors to lead its Communications and Digital Infrastructure investment banking business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
  • They are being joined at Evercore by Managing Director Francesco Gurrieri and a team of highly experienced telecom bankers.
  • Mr. Monarchi will be based in London and comes to Evercore with over 30 years of advisory and investment banking leadership experience.
  • At Evercore, he will be part of the senior team focused on the continuing build-out of the business across EMEA.

Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund Announces Second Quarter Results

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Fairway Capital Management (“Fairway”), an investment management firm founded by a team of five colleagues that formerly worked together at Adams Street Partners, announced today that Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) increased in Net Asset Value by 3.72% in the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Fairway Capital Management (“Fairway”), an investment management firm founded by a team of five colleagues that formerly worked together at Adams Street Partners, announced today that Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) increased in Net Asset Value by 3.72% in the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • As a ’40 Act fund, Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund offers greater flexibility than a traditional, institutionally oriented private equity investment vehicle.
  • The evergreen structure provides immediate and continuous exposure to high-quality private equity and venture capital investments.
  • The Fairway team includes veteran private equity professionals with total collective experience of 100+ years and deep relationships with many leading private equity and venture capital General Partners.

Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund Announces First Quarter Results

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Fairway Capital Management (“Fairway”), an investment management firm founded by a team of five colleagues that formerly worked together at Adams Street Partners, announced today that Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) increased in Net Asset Value by 4.09% in the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Fairway Capital Management (“Fairway”), an investment management firm founded by a team of five colleagues that formerly worked together at Adams Street Partners, announced today that Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) increased in Net Asset Value by 4.09% in the quarter ended March 31, 2023.
  • As a ’40 Act fund, Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund offers greater flexibility than a traditional, institutionally oriented private equity investment vehicle.
  • The evergreen structure provides immediate and continuous exposure to high-quality private equity and venture capital investments.
  • The Fairway team includes veteran private equity professionals with total collective experience of 100+ years and deep relationships with many leading private equity and venture capital General Partners.

Fairway Capital PE/VC Fund Available for Custody on Fidelity and Schwab

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 4, 2023

Fairway Capital Management (“Fairway”), an asset management firm specializing in private equity and venture capital investments, is pleased to announce that the Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund ("the Fund") has been approved for custody at both Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab & Co.

Key Points: 
  • Fairway Capital Management (“Fairway”), an asset management firm specializing in private equity and venture capital investments, is pleased to announce that the Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund ("the Fund") has been approved for custody at both Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab & Co.
    “We are very excited to get the approval to have the Fund custodied at both Fidelity and Schwab,” said Fairway Founding Partner Kevin Callahan.
  • “This will make it easier for many investors to access the Fund, most notably Registered Investment Advisors and Family Offices.
  • Historically, it may have been difficult for qualified investors to access high-quality private equity and venture capital investments, particularly in what we believe is a user-friendly structure."
  • As a ’40 Act fund, the Fund offers greater flexibility than a traditional, institutionally oriented private equity investment vehicle.