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Ben Schnakenberg Joins Bow River Capital as Managing Director on the Private Equity Team
January, 4 2022 | Private Equity
Denver, CO – January 4, 2022 – Bow River Capital, a Denver-based alternative asset manager, is pleased to announce that Ben Schnakenberg has joined the firm as a Managing Director on the firm’s Private Equity team. He has more than 20 years of experience in the lower middle market with a long track record of forging strong and productive relationships with entrepreneur- and family-owned businesses.
Working with Bow River Capital Private Equity Managing Director Greg Hiatrides, Schnakenberg is responsible for directing the group’s lower middle market investment activities, facilitating team development, and working with portfolio company management teams to drive value creation.
“As we expand Bow River’s Private Equity platform, Ben will play an integral role in our fund strategy, transaction execution, and the strategic management of our portfolio companies,” Hiatrides said. “We are pleased to have someone with Ben’s experience and leadership on our team as we continue investing capital on behalf of our investors.”
“I’m excited to join Bow River Capital, working alongside Greg and the entire team to accelerate the growth of our Private Equity platform and partnering with management teams to enhance the value of their businesses,” said Schnakenberg.
Prior to joining Bow River Capital, Schnakenberg was a Partner at High Road Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm. Previously, he held roles at LaSalle Bank and Madison Capital Funding.
Schnakenberg received an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree from Valparaiso University. He is a CFA Charterholder.
About Bow River Capital
Bow River Capital Evergreen Fund is distributed by Foreside Financial Services, LLC, which is not affiliated with Bow River Capital or its affiliates.