Mill Point Capital Announces Michael Kaplan Joins as Managing Partner

Seasoned Private Equity Investor Strengthens Mill Point’s Leadership Team as Firm Continues Strategic Growth

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mill Point Capital LLC (“Mill Point” or “Firm”), a leading lower-middle-market private equity firm focused on control investments in the Business Services, Industrials and IT Services sectors throughout North America, today announced that veteran investor Mike Kaplan has joined the Firm as a Managing Partner.

Mr. Kaplan’s arrival marks a significant addition to Mill Point’s investment leadership team as the Firm continues to expand its platform and pursue transformational investment opportunities through a collaborative partnership approach across the lower-middle market.

A highly respected investor in private equity, Mr. Kaplan brings more than 25 years of experience sourcing, executing and scaling investments in complex business services and industrial businesses. Prior to joining Mill Point, Mr. Kaplan was a Managing Director and member of the Investment Committee at Littlejohn & Co. (“Littlejohn”), a middle-market private equity firm, where he spent over two decades overseeing and executing investments, leading deal teams and serving in senior board and portfolio company oversight roles. Prior to Littlejohn, Mr. Kaplan worked with Michael Duran at Ripplewood Holdings, where he focused on domestic and international private equity investments across a variety of industries. Earlier in his career, Mr. Kaplan was an attorney at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, where he advised on corporate transactions. He began his career as an analyst at Bear Stearns & Co.

At Mill Point, Mr. Kaplan will play a central role in identifying new investment opportunities, leading transaction execution and partnering with portfolio company leadership teams to accelerate growth and operational performance. In addition, Mr. Kaplan’s strong leadership and management skills align well with Mill Point’s long-term strategic vision and growth objectives.

“Mike is exactly the kind of leader and investor who embodies Mill Point’s value creation philosophy and culture,” said Michael Duran, Founder and Managing Partner of Mill Point Capital. “He brings a rare combination of legal, financial and operational expertise as a former M&A attorney, a successful private equity investor and a seasoned board director and operator. In addition, he brings extensive investment experience in complex, operationally intensive situations in the middle market, consistent with Mill Point’s investment strategy. His sector experience aligns well with Mill Point’s focus areas. Finally, Mike has played a key role in professionalizing investment management firms. We look forward to benefitting from his investment acumen and tapping into his knowledge and expertise. We are thrilled to welcome him to the Firm during this exciting phase of growth for Mill Point.”

Over the course of his career, Mr. Kaplan has worked extensively across industrial and business services sectors, empowering companies to navigate pivotal moments of transformation and growth. His hands-on approach, disciplined investment mindset and ability to unlock value through operational excellence and strategic execution will serve Mill Point well.

“Mill Point has established itself as a dynamic, operationally focused firm in the lower-middle market and a well-respected partner to all its stakeholders,” said Mr. Kaplan. “The Firm’s collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, investment philosophy and commitment to creating long-term value strongly align with my own approach. I am excited to be a part of this talented team and help build the next generation of outstanding companies that strategic buyers seek to own.”

The addition of Mr. Kaplan underscores Mill Point’s continued momentum as the Firm expands its investment capabilities and strengthens its position as a partner of choice for founders, corporate sellers and management teams seeking transformational growth.

About Mill Point Capital LLC

Mill Point Capital LLC is a private equity firm focused on control investments in lower-middle market companies across the Business Services, Industrials and IT Services sectors throughout North America. Mill Point’s experienced team of investment professionals and Executive Partners seeks portfolio company value enhancement through rigorous implementation of transformative strategic initiatives and operational improvements. Mill Point is based in New York, NY. For more information, please visit www.millpoint.com.