Star Mountain Capital, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager with over $2 billion in assets announced that it has been named one of Crain’s New York Business 2021 Best Places to Work, a recognition it has now earned three years in a row.

Star Mountain Capital, a specialized investment manager, with over $2 billion in assets under management, focused exclusively on investing in established, private small and medium-sized North American businesses (lower middle-market), is pleased to announce that it has been once again named one of the Best Places to Work by Crain’s New York Business.

“I am thankful and proud of our team as we share in this recognition of our culture and aligned business model, which includes sharing the profits of our investments with 100% of our team”, says Star Mountain Capital Founder & CEO, Brett Hickey. “While we have made substantial investments in custom-built technology, our team and reputation is ultimately Star Mountain’s most important asset. Our business model is very transparent with deep alignment with our team and investors focused on long-term results. We all care deeply about our community, our investors and the portfolio companies we invest with and the Star Mountain Charitable Foundation further supports this culture of caring and community.”

Since 2010 through November 2021, Star Mountain has made over 100 direct investments in U.S. small and medium-sized businesses and over 20 secondary / fund investments within its Collaborative Ecosystem®, exclusively focused on the North American lower middle-market. One of Star Mountain’s specialties is seeking current cash income and yield for investors that is materially above the typical yields found in the public markets through its distinctive origination, underwriting and value-added lending capabilities.

ABOUT STAR MOUNTAIN

With over $2 billion in assets under management (as of November 30, 2021), Star Mountain takes a data-driven approach to investing into the North American lower middle-market through two complementary investment strategies: (i) direct debt and equity investing and (ii) secondaries (acquiring LP interests and direct assets). Star Mountain believes these complementary strategies provide scalable and diversified access for its institutional and high-net-worth investors to established small and medium-sized businesses that generally have at least $15 million in annual revenues. Star Mountain’s 100% employee-owned team and Collaborative Ecosystem® provides distinctive value to lower middle-market businesses as a flexible capital solution partner.

Star Mountain believes its focus and dedication has been productive for job creation and economic development. Star Mountain is dedicated to this large market of underserved businesses purpose-built to address the challenges and opportunities of these companies. As part of its commitment, Star Mountain has trademarked Investing in the Growth Engine of America®.

As part of its ESG program (Environmental, Social and Governance), Star Mountain’s Charitable Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 focuses on improving lives through economic development, including job creation, health & wellness and cancer research. Notable missions include helping match veterans and women with high quality small and medium-sized business career opportunities across the country, including within Star Mountain’s portfolio.

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