Fort Point Capital, a leading private equity firm focused on investing in service-oriented companies in the lower middle market, has announced the promotion of Ryan Baranko from Associate to Senior Associate. Ryan joined Fort Point Capital in 2023 and has supported the investment team in evaluating investment opportunities, performing due diligence, and participating in the closing of transactions. He also assists with the oversight of portfolio companies VisuSewer and Ice House America and supported the firm’s prior portfolio companies Jones Lake Management and EventLink.
Before joining Fort Point, Ryan was an Investment Banking Associate at Baird where he advised clients in the technology and services industries on M&A and capital markets transactions. Ryan received a B.S. in Finance and Business Analytics from Boston College.
“We are so pleased to recognize Ryan with this well-deserved promotion,” said Partner Paul Lipson. “He is a valued member of the team, and his ongoing contributions will continue to play an important role in Fort Point’s success and growth as a firm.”
About Fort Point Capital
Fort Point Capital 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 by providing resources to expand teams and infrastructure, improve service offerings, access new markets, and support follow-on acquisitions. Fort Point fulfills its commitment to management, employees and shareholders by employing a repeatable process to drive durable value, showcased in over 50 acquisitions since its inception. Fort Point is currently investing from FPC Small Cap Fund III. To learn more, please visit fortpointcapital.com.