Blackstone

Blackstone, founded in 1985, is a global investment firm headquartered in New York. It manages capital on behalf of pension funds and large institutions across various alternative asset classes, including private equity, real estate, debt, and real assets. The firm also offers fund of funds and multi-manager programs. Blackstone operates globally with offices in key financial hubs and is led by Chairman and CEO Stephen A. Schwarzman, President and COO Jonathan Gray, and Executive Vice Chairman Hamilton E. "Tony" James.

Lionel Assant

Senior Managing Director and Head of European Private Equity

Sachin Bavishi

Senior Managing Director

Greg Blank

Managing Director

Raphael de Botton

Associate

Menes Chee

Senior Managing Director

Brian Dunlap

Managing Director

Nicolas Dupuis

Principal - Blackstone Growth (BXG)

Karl Eber

Managing Director of BX Private Equity Strategies

John Fitzpatrick

Senior Managing Director of PropTech and FinTech BXTI and CTO of Alternative Asset Management Technology

David Foley

Senior Managing Director and CEO of Blackstone Energy Partners

Nicholas Galakatos

Senior Managing Director

Dylan Goldstein

Vice President

Jonathan Gray

President and COO

Wallace Henderson

Senior Managing Director and Infrastructure

Ram Jagannath

Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Healthcare

Hamilton James

Executive Vice Chairman

Laura Johnson

Managing Director

Bilal Khan

Senior Managing Director

Aneek Mamik

Senior Managing Director, New York

Seth Meisel

Senior Managing Director, Private Equity Group

Evan Middleton

Managing Director of Tactical Opportunities Group and Board Member of Sustana Group and Trimark USA

Alan Miyasaki

Senior Managing Director and Head of Asia Acquisitions

William Murphy

Senior Managing Director and CTO

Jonathan Murphy

Managing Director

Paris Panayiotopoulos

Managing Director

Joshua Pang

Analyst

Stevi Petrelli

Managing Director and Head of Blackstone Innovations Investments

Ramzi Ramsey

Managing Director

Kiran Reddy

Senior Managing Director

Matthew Runkle

Senior Managing Director and Head of Renewables and Midstream, Infrastructure Group

Jim Schaefer

Senior Managing Director

David Schwartz

Senior Managing Director, BX Private Equity Strategies

Mike Shang

Managing Director, Tactical Opportunities Group

Sebastien Sherman

Senior Managing Director and Infrastructure

Mustafa Siddiqui

Head of Energy Private Equity EMEA

Justin Wai

Senior Managing Director

Josh Blaine

Managing Director

Nicholas Kuhar

Senior Managing Director

Brad Colman

Senior Managing Director

Past deals in Florida

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Acquisition in 2024
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC is a restaurant chain that owns, operates, and franchises cafes throughout the United States. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the cafe specializes in made-to-order menu items that emphasize fresh, high-quality ingredients. The offerings include a variety of real-fruit smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads, bowls, and salads, all crafted to provide bold flavors with a healthy appeal. The brand's origins trace back to a beach in Florida, where the concept of blending fruits and vegetables for refreshing smoothies was born. In addition to its food and beverage offerings, Tropical Smoothie Cafe also provides catering services, further expanding its reach in the fast-casual dining market.

PayCargo

Series C in 2022
PayCargo, LLC is an online payment platform specifically designed for the freight and cargo industries, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida. The company offers a comprehensive electronic invoicing and settlement solution that streamlines the freight payment process, significantly reducing processing costs and delays. Users can pay their vendors through PayCargo and typically have their cargo released within an hour of payment approval. The platform boasts a network of over 4,000 vendors, including major ocean carriers and air cargo providers. It features patented technology that enables quick registration for users, allowing them to start making payments immediately. In addition to expediting cargo release, PayCargo's services include automated payments and invoice management, enhancing efficiency for businesses in the shipping sector.

Fanatics

Private Equity Round in 2021
Fanatics, Inc. is a leading global e-commerce company specializing in licensed sports merchandise, including fan gear and jerseys. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the company operates a multi-channel retail platform that serves professional sports leagues, media brands, and collegiate teams. Fanatics designs, manufactures, and distributes its products across various channels, including online, mobile, and physical stores, catering to the evolving needs of sports fans in a mobile-first, on-demand culture. The company has additional offices in San Mateo, California, and Manchester, United Kingdom, and aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing a wide range of products that meet the real-time expectations of customers.

Phoenix Tower International

Private Equity Round in 2020
Phoenix Tower International LLC is a telecommunications company based in Boca Raton, Florida, specializing in the ownership and operation of wireless infrastructure sites. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on expanding its presence in Central and South America, the Caribbean, the United States, and Europe. It operates a network of towers and related wireless infrastructure, providing essential services to a diverse range of clients, including tower and real estate owners, developers, landlords, and communities. Phoenix Tower International is dedicated to facilitating the growth and enhancement of wireless networks by offering efficient and cost-effective solutions to its partners and customers.

Entic

Private Equity Round in 2017
Entic LLC is a provider of cloud-based energy consumption and efficiency analytics solutions tailored for commercial buildings. Founded in 2011 and based in Pembroke Pines, Florida, Entic offers tools such as the Building Intelligence Technology Solution (BITS) and the Building Optimization Technology Solution. BITS employs predictive analytics to assess energy usage, identify potential savings, monitor performance, and detect issues, while the optimization platform utilizes real-time machine-to-machine intelligence to regulate building performance based on various operational factors. The company serves a range of facilities, including offices, hospitals, hotels, sports venues, and educational institutions across North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Entic operates as a subsidiary of Aquicore, Inc., enhancing its ability to provide comprehensive energy management solutions that help clients reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

Acquisition in 2009
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment operates a diverse portfolio of theme parks and attractions across the United States, including SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego, as well as Busch Gardens parks in Tampa and Williamsburg. The company also manages several water parks and a reservations-only theme park in Orlando, along with a seasonal park in Pennsylvania. With a focus on education, conservation, and animal welfare, SeaWorld serves as a zoological organization that emphasizes training, husbandry, and veterinary care for its animal residents. Established in 1959 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, SeaWorld operates under various brands, including Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Water Country USA, Adventure Island, and Sesame Place.
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