PennantPark

PennantPark Investment Corporation is a business development company based in New York City, specializing in direct and mezzanine investments in middle market companies in the United States. Established in 2007, the firm targets investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million, focusing on sectors such as healthcare, real estate, consumer products, and energy, among others. PennantPark employs a variety of investment strategies, including mezzanine debt, senior secured loans, and equity investments, utilizing instruments such as preferred stock, common stock, warrants, and subordinated loans. The firm emphasizes capital preservation and strong cash flows while fostering relationships with private equity sponsors that have a proven track record of supporting their portfolio companies.

Michael Appelbaum

MD

Byron Azizi

Investment Professional

José A. Briones

Partner

Eliza Budd

Investor Relations Professional

Terence Clerkin

MD

Glen Daci

VP

Aviv Efrat

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Salvatore Giannetti III

Partner

Joey Grieco

Investment Professional

James Heyer

Investment Professional

Dan Horn

Managing Director

April Lee

Director, Fundraising and Strategy

Mark Linnan

Managing Director

Andrew Liou

Investment Professional

Colin Maguire

Investment Professional

Leonardo Marques

Assistant VP

Komal Merai

Assistant VP

Eileen Patrick

Managing Director and Head of Strategy

Reji Paul

VP

Art Penn

Founder and Managing Partner

Evan Rabin

VP

Neha Rachumallu

Investor Relations Professional

Ryan Raskopf

Managing Director

Jonathan Shaffer

Investment Professional

James Stone

Managing Director

Whitridge Williams Jr.

Partner

Whit Williams

Partner

Steven Winograd

Managing Director

Allison Zhao

Investment Professional

1 past transactions

Cartessa Aesthetics

Venture Round in 2022
Cartessa Aesthetics is a company dedicated to sourcing and distributing advanced medical devices for the aesthetic industry. It serves plastic surgeons, dermatologists, physicians, and medical spas by providing innovative technology that enhances skin care treatments and dermatological procedures. The company's offerings enable healthcare professionals to effectively address patient needs, improve skin health, and reduce signs of aging, thereby enhancing treatment outcomes in the aesthetic field. Through its commitment to supporting practitioners, Cartessa Aesthetics plays a significant role in the evolving landscape of aesthetic medicine.