About

Experienced
Private Equity
Secondary Investor

Glouston Capital Partners is a 100% employee-owned private equity investment specialist with 30 years of dedicated experience and over $3.3 billion in committed capital as of June 30, 2024. GCP focuses on the dynamic private equity secondary market to create portfolios of North American buyout funds and assets. In addition, GCP partners with high-quality private equity firms to co-invest directly in their deals and as a primary investor in their funds. GCP leverages its extensive knowledge of the private equity market, experience investing through various economic cycles, long-standing relationships, and expertise in evaluating managers and investment opportunities to provide its global client base with commingled funds and separately managed accounts.

1994 

First dedicated multi-manager private equity fund formed

1997 

First custom account created

2002 

First dedicated secondary market fund formed Glouston Capital Partners established as a stand-alone private equity firm and team purchased direct economic stake in the Firm

2006 

First external separately managed account launched with a large defined benefit client

2007 

Team increased economic stake in the Firm to 80%

2011 

First regionally focused separately managed primary account created with a large public pension plan

2017 

Glouston Capital Partners became 100% employee-owned

2024 

 

Investment Solutions

North American buyout and growth focus

GCP’s investment team creates well-diversified secondary portfolios through the opportunistic purchase of and investment in North American buyout and growth assets. Utilizing its smaller fund size to opportunistically deploy capital, GCP remains committed to its disciplined pricing approach, focus on lower risk assets, and selectivity of high conviction assets that are well-positioned to appreciate during GCP’s investment hold period. GCP pursues secondary opportunities across LP interests and GP-led deals.

Equity-oriented buyout and growth focus across the market capitalization spectrum

GCP is an experienced primary investor having invested in funds across the private equity market over the past 25 years. GCP’s investment team is focused on equity-oriented buyout and growth strategies in high conviction managers where the team has developed long-standing relationships.

Active co-investment program encompassing companies in a wide variety of industries

GCP’s co-investment strategy focuses on buyout and growth companies with attractive positioning, demonstrated profitability, and growth potential. GCP has a preference for equity securities and opportunities where interests are aligned with the lead sponsor(s). GCP leverages its strong relationships across its investment platform to access opportunities with well-established general partners that are well known to GCP.

Tailoring private equity solutions with investors to satisfy their unique investment objectives

The Firm has developed expertise in creating tailored private equity vehicles with investors in order to satisfy their unique investment objectives. Customized programs offer investors the ultimate flexibility in defining their optimal portfolio and risk tolerance. GCP will work with each investor to understand their needs and how best to construct, evaluate, and manage their customized solutions.

TEAM

Red Barrett

Red Barrett

Senior Managing Partner, Investment Committee

Mr. Barrett joined the Firm’s predecessor in 1989 and has overseen GCP’s growth since its inception, including its expansion into the secondary market for private equity and the development of its institutional investor base. Mr. Barrett serves on a number of fund advisory boards and has held board or board observer roles in a number of private and public companies. Previously, Mr. Barrett was a Managing Director of Gemini Investors, a private equity firm focused on growth capital investments, served as an equity analyst for Fidelity Management and Research and held various positions with Keefe, Bruyette and Woods, Inc., an investment banking firm. Mr. Barrett graduated from Princeton University and holds an MBA from the Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

Michael D’Agostino

Michael D’Agostino

Managing Partner, Investment Committee

Mr. D’Agostino joined the Firm in 2008 and is responsible for investor relations as well as sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, interviewing general partners, performing financial analysis of portfolio investments, and monitoring existing investments. Previously, he was the Chief Operating Officer of Andesite, LLC, a Boston-based global life sciences long/short fund. Prior to 2004, he was President of Hartland & Co., an institutional investment consulting firm, where he worked with corporate defined benefit plans, foundations, endowments and healthcare institutions. Prior to Hartland & Co., he held various positions at The Boston Company. Mr. D’Agostino received a BA in Economics from Colby College and holds an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. He is a member of the CFA Institute and the Boston Security Analysts Society.

Robert Di Geronimo

Robert Di Geronimo

Managing Partner, Investment Committee

Mr. Di Geronimo joined the Firm in 1998 and is responsible for sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, interviewing general partners, performing financial analysis of portfolio investments, and monitoring existing investments. Prior to joining GCP, Mr. Di Geronimo was a Senior Associate with Price Waterhouse in the Investment Partnership and Offshore Fund practice where he audited funds managed by various investment firms including GCP. He received a BS in Accounting with a minor in Management Information Systems from the University of Delaware.

Ben Marino

Ben Marino

Managing Partner, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Investment Committee

Mr. Marino joined the Firm in 2003 and is responsible for the day-to-day operations, compliance, and financial reporting of the private equity funds as well as participating in the review, operational due diligence, and closing of portfolio investments. Previously, he was the Assistant Controller of Summit Partners, a Boston-based private equity and venture capital firm. In addition, he has worked as an Accounting Manager at a diversified Massachusetts real estate company and began his career at Price Waterhouse where he was a Senior Associate. Mr. Marino received a BS in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and holds an MBA from Northeastern University.

Aaron Bright

Aaron Bright

Partner, Investment Committee

Mr. Bright joined the Firm in 2007 with primary responsibility in the investment management function, including sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, interviewing general partners, performing financial analysis of portfolio investments, and monitoring existing investments. Previously, he worked at Kendall Investments, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based private equity fund-of-funds, where he evaluated, analyzed and monitored private equity portfolio investments. Prior to Kendall Investments, Mr. Bright was a Senior Associate at Cambridge Associates, a Boston-based investment consulting firm, where he focused on private equity investments. He received a BS in Accounting from Washington University and holds an MBA and an MSF from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management.

John Cancellieri, CFA

John Cancellieri, CFA

Partner, Investment Committee

Mr. Cancellieri joined the Firm in 2016 with primary responsibility in the investment management function, including sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, interviewing general partners, performing financial analysis of portfolio investments, and monitoring existing investments. Previously, he worked as an Investment Director at SL Capital Partners, a global private equity fund-of-funds firm. Prior to SL Capital, Mr. Cancellieri held various finance roles at General Electric, including the company’s Financial Management Program and Corporate Audit Staff. He received a BS in Finance from Wake Forest University and holds an MBA from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management. Mr. Cancellieri is a CFA Charterholder.

Kristin Baran

Kristin Baran

Principal

Ms. Baran joined the Firm in 2015 with primary responsibilities focused on GCP’s investor relations efforts. Previously, she worked as a Consultant Relations Specialist at HarbourVest Partners, a Boston-based private equity fund-of-funds firm, where she coordinated, monitored and enhanced relationships with consultants and their clients. Ms. Baran received a BA in English Literature from Saint Michael’s College.

Donald Childs

Donald Childs

Principal

Mr. Childs joined the Firm in 2006 and is responsible for supporting Glouston Capital Partners’ administrative, operational, and reporting functions. Previously, he was a Private Equity Performance Analyst with The Private Edge Group, State Street Corporation. In addition, he has also worked with the United Way of Central Maryland. Mr. Childs received a BA from the College of the Holy Cross and holds an MBA from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management.

Nicholas Keches

Nicholas Keches

Principal

Mr. Keches joined the Firm in 2012 with primary responsibilities in the investment management function, including evaluating investment opportunities, interviewing general partners, performing financial analysis of portfolio investments, and monitoring existing investments. Mr. Keches received a BS from the University of Richmond and holds an MSM from Babson College.

Lindsay McNamara

Lindsay McNamara

Vice President

Ms. McNamara joined the Firm in 2017 with primary responsibilities focused on GCP’s investor relations efforts. Prior to joining GCP, she worked in Marketing and Client Service at Westfield Capital Management, a Boston-based public equity firm, where she was responsible for client service, consultant relations, and sales. Ms. McNamara received a BA in Economics and a BA in Government and Legal Studies with a concentration in International Relations from Bowdoin College.

Erik Vos, CPA, CAIA

Erik Vos, CPA, CAIA

Vice President

Mr. Vos joined the Firm in 2018 with primary responsibilities in the investment management function, including evaluating investment opportunities, interviewing general partners, performing financial analysis of portfolio investments, and monitoring existing investments. Prior to joining GCP, he was a Senior Associate in KPMG’s Valuation Group. Mr. Vos began his career with PwC where he was an Associate in the audit practice. He received BA in Economics-Accounting from the College of the Holy Cross. Mr. Vos holds designations as a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst.

Minden Abbott

Minden Abbott

Fund Controller

Ms. Abbott joined in the Firm in 2007 and is responsible for supporting Glouston Capital Partners’ administrative, operational, and reporting functions. Prior to joining GCP, she was a Fund Accountant with Investors Bank & Trust in Boston. Ms. Abbott received a BA in Economics from Wheaton College.

Ian Francey

Ian Francey

Fund Controller

Mr. Francey joined the Firm in 2012 and is responsible for supporting Glouston Capital Partners’ administrative, operational, and reporting functions. Prior to joining GCP, he was a Private Equity Fund Accountant with State Street Corporation. Mr. Francey received a BS in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Accounting from Northeastern University.

Kara Kiely

Kara Kiely

Human Resources Manager

Ms. Kiely joined the Firm in 2009 and is responsible for Glouston Capital Partners’ office operations and human resources functions.  Prior to joining GCP, she was a Media Coordinator at ISM Marketing Strategies located in Boston, Massachusetts. Ms. Kiely received a BS in Marketing from Plymouth State University and holds an MS in Leadership and Administration, with a specialization in Human Resources Management, from Boston College’s Woods College of Advancing Studies.

John Kanto, CFA

John Kanto, CFA

Associate

Mr. Kanto joined the Firm in 2021 with primary responsibilities in the investment management function, including evaluating investment opportunities, interviewing general partners, performing financial analysis of portfolio investments, and monitoring existing investments. Prior to joining GCP, he was a Senior Associate on the Valuation Advisory Services team at Duff & Phelps. Mr. Kanto received a BA in Economics from the University of Vermont. Mr. Kanto is a CFA Charterholder.

Jay Meijer

Jay Meijer

Associate

Mr. Meijer joined the Firm in 2021 with primary responsibilities in the investment management function, including evaluating investment opportunities, interviewing general partners, performing financial analysis of portfolio investments, and monitoring existing investments. Prior to joining GCP, he was an Analyst on the Valuation Advisory Services team at Duff & Phelps. Mr. Meijer received a BS in Finance from Providence College.

Sean Harrington

Sean Harrington

Senior Analyst

Mr. Harrington joined the Firm in 2023 with primary responsibilities in the investment management function, including evaluating investment opportunities, interviewing general partners, performing financial analysis of portfolio investments, and monitoring existing investments. Prior to joining GCP, he was a Valuation Analyst at Kroll. Mr. Harrington received a BS in Business Administration from Babson College and holds an MSF from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management.

Prachi Jain, CFA, CA

Prachi Jain, CFA, CA

Senior Analyst

Ms. Jain joined the Firm in 2023 with primary responsibilities in the investment management function, including evaluating investment opportunities, interviewing general partners, performing financial analysis of portfolio investments, and monitoring existing investments. Prior to joining GCP, she was an International Valuations Manager at Deloitte. Ms. Jain received a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Mumbai, holds an MSF from the University of Massachusetts Boston, and is a Chartered Accountant. Ms. Jain is a CFA Charterholder.

Tim Marks

Tim Marks

Senior Finance Associate

Mr. Marks joined the Firm in 2019 and is responsible for supporting Glouston Capital Partners’ administrative, operational, and reporting functions. Prior to joining GCP, he was a Financial Analyst with the Alternative Investment Solutions group of State Street Corporation. Mr. Marks received a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Nichols College.

James Rowe

James Rowe

Finance Associate

Mr. Rowe joined the Firm in 2021 and is responsible for supporting Glouston Capital Partners’ administrative, operational, and reporting functions. Prior to joining GCP, he was a Senior Associate with the Private Equity Industry Solutions group of SS&C Technologies. Mr. Rowe received a BS in Finance and a BS in International Business from the University of Denver.

Christa Sharis

Christa Sharis

Senior Executive Assistant

Ms. Sharis joined the Firm in 2013 and is responsible for Glouston Capital Partners’ general administrative functions. Prior to joining GCP, she was an Administrative Assistant at NCG Offices Systems, Inc. located in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Ms. Sharis received BA in Fine Arts from Suffolk University.

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