Mercury Fund, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in entrepreneurs and innovation that originate in the middle of the US, has hired Jackie Pfister as marketing coordinator. Pfister, the first marketing hire for Mercury, will support the firm’s investment team in their marketing and branding efforts in order to promote

Capstone Financial Group, an investment banking firm specialising in the auto aftermarket, has opened an office in Silicon Valley. Located at 6203 San Ignacio Avenue in San Jose, the office will serve an automotive industry that is rapidly expanding in the area.   “Silicon Valley has become a hotbed of

Nick Triantos has joined early-stage business software venture capital firm Ignition Partners as a venture partner in the firm’s new Los Altos office. Triantos will use his background in venture capital and technology to identify new strategic investments for the firm in the areas of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and VR/AR

Andrew Mertz has joined JMP Securities as a managing director in its equity capital markets division. Based in the firm’s New York office, Mertz (pictured) assists publicly traded and privately held companies in the structuring and execution of equity offerings and equity-linked transactions.   “Andy has spent over 25 years

Steven A Levy has joined Cowen’s investment banking team as managing director, head of financial sponsors. Levy is based in New York and reports to Kevin Raidy, Cowen’s head of investment banking.   “As head of financial sponsors coverage, Steve will play a key role in enhancing Cowen’s market presence

PNC Bank has appointed William Brown as senior vice president with the senior secured lending team in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Based in Baltimore, Bowen will be responsible for business development with private equity firms and middle-market companies, originating asset-based and cash flow loans.   With 30 years of banking and

DW Healthcare Partners, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, has appointed Gabriel Becher, former portfolio manager with Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), as a principal in the firm’s investment team. Becher brings 12 years of merger and acquisition experience. Previously at AIMCo, he was responsible for sourcing, executing and managing direct

Private equity firm Gemspring Capital has appointed Thomas Zanios as a managing director. Prior to joining Gemspring, Zanios was a principal at Odyssey Investment Partners. During his nine years at Odyssey, he was involved in all aspects of the investment process including origination, due diligence, transaction structuring, financing, and working