Seattle, Wash., Sept. 26, 2024 – Pike Street Capital (Pike Street) announces the addition of AJ Staff to its deal team. Staff will focus on the firm’s business development activities, including sourcing, evaluating, and originating new investment opportunities.
Staff joins Pike Street from Cascadia Capital, where he was an M&A banker in the Business and Technology Services Group. He holds a BA in math and statistics from Carleton College, where he served as Team Captain of the varsity baseball team.
“We are excited to welcome AJ to Pike Street,” said Dave Dandel, Partner. “His experience at Cascadia has prepared him well for this next stage in his career, and his skillset, drive, and proactive approach make him an excellent addition to our team. We’re confident he will play a pivotal role in expanding our deal pipeline and closing successful transactions.”
Pike Street invests in middle market companies with leading market positions, strong management teams, and discernible growth drivers. The firm targets sectors serving professional customers and B2B growth where it has relevant investing and operating experience, including industrial technology, specialty manufacturing, distribution & logistics, and business services.
Staff will work out of Pike Street’s Seattle, WA office.
About Pike Street Capital
With a combined 75+ years of investing and operating experience, Pike Street partners with management teams to build and execute a strategy for future growth. Pike Street Capital was co-founded by Paul Caragher, Dave Dandel and Ed Whatley. More information is available at www.pikestreetcapital.com.