Key Takeaways
- Geography: United Kingdom, United States.
Analysis
Inflexion, a leading European mid-market private equity firm, is proud to announce the official opening of its new New York office. This expansion reflects Inflexion’s commitment to supporting its European portfolio companies as they grow into the North American market.
The New York team will focus on driving transformational acquisitions for portfolio companies, as well as forging stronger ties with local investors, advisers, and strategic partners in the US. The office is headed by Ben Meyer, who was named Partner & Head of North America in January 2025.
Since his appointment, Inflexion has advanced its North American strategy: the firm has now built a local team and begun executing on expansion plans for its portfolio in the region. The North America team will include nine professionals: seven new US-based hires and two secondees from Inflexion’s European investment group.
Key recent appointments include Gaby Baum as Investment Director (joining from Quad Partners, with experience at Hg, Great Hill, and Deutsche Bank), Cameron Brodeur as Origination Manager (from Canaccord Genuity, with prior roles at Results International and Grace Blue), and Cely Collado-Diaz as Executive Assistant (from Jefferies). The team also includes Alec Cote as Investor Relations Director (formerly at Carlyle) and Louisa Hardman as Office Manager (formerly of Hg and CVC).
Inflexion has a long track record of backing value-creating acquisitions—having completed close to 600 acquisitions across more than 30 countries to date. Establishing a physical presence in North America is a strategic step to better support its portfolio companies seeking growth in the US and Canada.
One of the first major deals supported by the new US team involved Ocorian, a global fund, corporate and fiduciary services platform, in its acquisition of the Fund Solutions division of Element 78 Partners. This deal marks the first transformational North American acquisition led by an Inflexion-backed company since the US team’s formation.
“Opening our New York office is an exciting milestone,” said Flor Kassai, Managing Partner of Inflexion. “Many of our portfolio companies already view North America as crucial for growth, and this office gives us the ability to provide local, hands-on support. At the same time, it strengthens our connections with US investors who share our passion for backing ambitious companies.”
Ben Meyer added: “Launching our Manhattan base is a landmark moment. We have quickly assembled a skilled and focused team with deep experience in scaling entrepreneurial businesses. We are making strong headway in building Inflexion’s reputation in this new market and supporting portfolio companies in their North American growth journeys.