Vestar Capital Partners is a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm specializing in management buyouts and growth capital investments. Vestar invests and collaborates with incumbent management teams and private owners to build long-term enterprise value, with a focus on Consumer, Business & Technology Services, and Healthcare. 

Since our founding in 1988, Vestar has maintained a prudent, long-term approach to investing that has served us well throughout numerous business and economic cycles. Vestar funds have invested over $8 billion in 84 companies – as well as more than 200 add-on acquisitions – with a total value of approximately $50 billion. 

Vestar was founded on the belief that what truly makes a company successful and ensures lasting value is the management team behind it. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the obstacles founders face when building a business, but we also know that it takes more than a good business plan to be successful. That’s why we set out to find and back strong managers with whom we can build a true partnership. 

This founding principle underlies everything we do at Vestar. As our firm has evolved over time, we’ve mastered a creative and flexible approach to structuring transactions, while helping to optimize the balance sheet and operations of a business. Our integrated team of investment and operating professionals guides founders and owners to build on the successful foundation they’ve created and capitalize on the potential in their businesses. 

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Dan O’connell

James Elrod

Evan Marks

Ken O'Keefe

Roger Holstein

Mike Vaupen

Kevin Mundt

Jake Olson

Diya Talwar

Chris Durbin

Norm Alpert

Michelle Bergman

Brendan Spillane

The Legal and Compliance team at Vestar Capital Partners is responsible for ensuring that the firm adheres to all regulatory requirements and internal policies during investment activities. Led by the Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel, the team provides legal guidance across all investment transactions, manages risks, and implements compliance frameworks to safeguard the firm's operations and reputation. They play a critical role in facilitating due diligence, contract negotiation, and maintaining ethical standards in partnership with management teams and stakeholders.

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