Fort Point Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on investing in service-oriented companies in the lower middle market, has announced the addition of Marile Marzo, Chre Teitelbaum, and Tom DePoalo to its investment, operations and finance teams.
Marile Marzo comes to Fort Point with strong middle market transaction experience across multiple industry verticals. Prior to joining the firm as an Associate, Marile was an Analyst with Nomura, where she worked on the Financial Sponsors team. At Fort Point, she is focused on supporting portfolio companies and executing new investments in lower middle market services companies. Marile received a BBA in Finance and Business Analytics from Villanova University.
Chre Teitelbaum recently joined the team as the first member of Fort Point’s Operations Team, with the title of Vice President of Data Engineering. Prior to Fort Point, Chre was a consultant serving the firm’s portfolio companies and other clients, focusing on data strategy, integration and reporting. Previously, Chre worked with 3Phase Elevator, where he was responsible for route optimization, enterprise analytics, and reporting. At Fort Point, Chre is working closely with portfolio companies to improve data management and reporting, upgrade systems and increase adoption of analytics. He holds a B.S. in Economics with a minor in Business Analytics from Drexel University.
Fort Point also welcomed Tom DePoalo as the firm’s Assistant Controller. Most recently, Tom was at Standish Management where he focused on fund administration. Prior to that, he was a Manager at PwC working on tax compliance engagements in the asset management division. Tom holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Stonehill College and an M.S. in Accounting from Northeastern University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
"We are excited to welcome Marile, Chre and Tom to the team," said Partner Paul Lipson. "Each brings significant experience working in the lower middle market and will be instrumental in supporting the firm’s continued growth, expanding our investment activity and helping scale our existing portfolio companies."
About Fort Point Capital
Fort Point Capital ("Fort Point") brings a management-led, growth-oriented approach to private equity investing, targeting fragmented sectors of the business services industry. Founded in Boston in 2011, Fort Point partners with founders and management teams to accelerate growth and performance by providing resources to help expand teams and establish infrastructure, enhance service offerings, access new markets, and support strategic add-on acquisitions. Fort Point fulfills its commitment to management, employees, and shareholders by employing a repeatable process to drive durable value, as evidenced in over 50 acquisitions since its inception. Fort Point Capital is currently investing from FPC Small Cap Fund III. To learn more, please visit fortpointcapital.com.