Pacific Avenue Capital Partners

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners is a Los Angeles-area private equity firm focused on corporate divestitures and other complex, lower-middle-market opportunities. Drawing on extensive M&A and operational experience, the firm navigates complex transactions and unlocks value through strategic capital investment and growth initiatives. The senior team has closed more than 50 transactions, including 25 corporate divestitures, across industries such as manufacturing, distribution, business and industrial services, information technology and software, healthcare, consumer products, building products, transportation, auto, and logistics. The firm pursues value creation through operational improvement and targeted growth investments, and it maintains a flexible approach to deal structures to address diverse divestiture and special-situation needs.

David Kehr

Senior Associate

Jason Leach

Managing Director and Investment Committee Member

Paul Mazurek

Vice President

Angelo Perez

Managing Director

Allen Schaar

Managing Director, Operations

Michael Shepard

Principal and Head of Capital Markets

Christopher Sznewajs

Managing Partner and Founder

4 past transactions

H.B. Fuller - North American Flooring Business

Acquisition in 2024
H.B. Fuller—North American Flooring Business is a unit of H.B. Fuller that manufactures flooring repair and installation products for commercial and residential markets.

Kidde-Fenwal

Acquisition in 2024
Kidde-Fenwal is a manufacturer specializing in fire protection and temperature control products. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including commercial, industrial, residential, marine, and vehicles. Its product offerings encompass fire suppression systems, fire detection and alarm systems, special hazard fire protection solutions, as well as controls and monitoring systems. By focusing on these critical safety solutions, Kidde-Fenwal aims to enhance fire safety and temperature management across various environments.

Sogefi - Filtration Business

Acquisition in 2024
Sogefi-Filtration Business provides Original Equipment (OE), Original Equipment Spares (OES) markets, and the Independent Aftermarket (IAM).

SunOpta

Acquisition in 2022
SunOpta is a Canadian company that designs, builds, owns, and operates biomass conversion equipment and facilities, developing processes for cellulosic ethanol, cellulosic butanol, xylitol, and related dietary fiber products for food, fuel, and biomass solutions. Founded in 1973 and based in Brampton, Ontario, the company also operates a consumer business focused on healthy plant-based foods and beverages. It manufactures natural and private-label products and markets proprietary brands such as SOWN, Dream, and West Life. Its plant-based offerings include oat, almond, soy, coconut, and rice milks and creamers, with options that are non-GMO, organic, gluten-free, and complemented by protein shakes, teas, broths, and fruit snacks. The company aims to combine renewable resource technologies with a diversified portfolio of sustainable food products.
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