Fort Point Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on investing in service-oriented companies in the lower middle market, has announced today that Andrew Les joined as a Vice President on the firm’s investment team. Andrew will focus on supporting portfolio companies and executing new investments in the business-to-business services sector.
Andrew comes to Fort Point with deep experience in private equity, executing investments in business services, media, technology and sports industries. Most recently, he served as a Principal at Bruin Capital, where he was responsible for identifying and evaluating global investment opportunities, executing transactions and supporting portfolio companies with financial and strategic initiatives. Prior to joining Bruin Capital, Andrew was a Private Equity Associate at Providence Equity Partners. Andrew began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Goldmans, Sachs & Co.
Andrew holds a B.S. in Finance and Economics from New York University Stern School of Business.
“We are excited to welcome Andrew to the Fort Point team,” noted Brooke Ablon, Co-Founder and Partner at Fort Point Capital. “His extensive experience in acquiring and managing investments across different sectors will be a significant asset as we continue to expand our investment activity.”
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.