VSS Capital Partners

On the latest episode of @LSEG LPC’s Lending Lowdown podcast, VSS Partner David Fann addressed the growing number of AI-related questions coming from investors, noting that “it’s everything from how are you diligencing AI and its impact on companies, to whether you’ve identified AI-related risks in your portfolio and what you’re doing about them.” Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eUKvUy8y Third-party posts that appear on this social media site have not been reviewed or approved by VSS Management LLC or its principals for completeness or accuracy. Additionally, it should be noted that any information posted by third parties does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of VSS Management LLC or its advisers. Some third-party posts may be reviews or testimonials. VSS Management LLC does not provide compensation for such reviews/testimonials. Reviews and testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients.

Thanks Todd Anderson for the great conversation on today's credit markets and the opportunity set in the lower middle market. Third-party posts that appear on this social media site have not been reviewed or approved by VSS Management LLC or its principals for completeness or accuracy. Additionally, it should be noted that any information posted by third parties does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of VSS Management LLC or its advisers. Some third-party posts may be reviews or testimonials. VSS Management LLC does not provide compensation for such reviews/testimonials. Reviews and testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients.

Check out VSS Partner David Fann's video interview with Private Equity Wire® as part of their Alternatives Views series, which “goes behind closed doors with those in the know to get the latest on private markets.” Diving into dynamics surrounding the lower middle market and structured capital investing, David offers his perspectives on the following: ✔ ️The lower middle market’s continued outperformance and how LPs navigate the sector ✔ Why structured credit solutions offer more stability and the bespoke nature of lower middle market dealmaking  ✔The advantage of staying disciplined through various market cycles Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eM9RKVvP #StructuredCapital #PrivateCredit #PrivateEquity #Alternatives #LowerMidMarket Third-party posts that appear on this social media site have not been reviewed or approved by VSS Management LLC or its principals for completeness or accuracy. Additionally, it should be noted the information that has been posted by third-parties does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of VSS Management LLC or its advisers. Some third-party posts may be reviews or testimonials. VSS Management LLC does not provide compensation for such reviews/testimonials. Reviews and testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients.

We’re excited to announce the promotion of Brad Corbin to Managing Director, Aditya G. Govil and Sai Parepally to Principals, Jon-Michael Beckelman to Vice President, Jack Lewin to Senior Associate and Daniel Miyoshi to Assistant Controller. These promotions reflect the continued evolution of VSS’ investment and finance teams, their many contributions and steadfast commitment to excellence that these individuals have demonstrated since joining VSS. In their new roles, they will assume expanded responsibilities for VSS’ investments in lower middle-market healthcare, business services, and education companies and will continue to support founders’ organic growth initiatives. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/esqzTkPy #firmnews #privateequity #privatecredit #lowermidmarket #personnel

VSS Partner David Fann was the latest guest on S&P Global Market Intelligence's Private Markets 360° podcast. Drawing on his broad experience across multiple asset classes, David shared his seasoned perspectives on: ✔The ongoing evolution of structured capital and the unique needs of U.S. lower middle market businesses ✔How VSS helps entrepreneurs unlock value and scale through highly tailored, flexible capital solutions     ✔Strategies for building resilient companies in a changing economic and geopolitical environment Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ecgB8GBz #StructuredCapital #ValueCreation #LowerMidMarket #PrivateInvestment

VSS Principal Michael Gebhardt shared his insights with Mergers and Acquisitions - themiddlemarket.com on VSS’s thesis-driven buy-and-build approach in the lower middle market, the firm’s focus on building platform investments through add-on acquisitions, and why sectors like electrical and legal services offer attractive long-term tailwinds. “We have a very thesis-driven approach, with niches within specific end markets that we’re excited about - typically maintaining anywhere from eight to a dozen active theses at any given time. Almost every new investment we make is defined as a platform, meaning we intend to pursue add-on acquisitions to drive growth.” Read the full article (paywall): https://lnkd.in/dWKC4Adt #BuyAndBuild #PlatformInvesting #AddOns #LMM #MergersAndAcquisitions

VSS Co-Managing Partner Trent Hickman spoke with Termgrid for their "Lender Lens” profile series, which features leaders in the space. Read the full Q&A to learn more about VSS’s flexible and bespoke approach to supporting founder-led businesses in the lower middle market: https://lnkd.in/gBSuzbEW   

VSS Principal Michael Gebhardt shared his outlook for credit markets heading into 2026 with Chief Investment Officer. “The political, regulatory and tariff environment is making confident underwriting more difficult. The pace of change, coupled with a lack of clarity on what the impacts will be, means that you have to be very disciplined. That said, we did see new deal volumes pick up in the back half of this year, and there is a pipeline going into 2026.” Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ee9ej2ga #credit #outlook #privatecredit #structuredcredit Third-party posts that appear on this social media site have not been reviewed or approved by VSS Management LLC or its principals for completeness or accuracy. Additionally, it should be noted the information that has been posted by third-parties does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of VSS Management LLC or its advisers. Some third-party posts may be reviews or testimonials. VSS Management LLC does not provide compensation for such reviews/testimonials. Reviews and testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients

VSS Vice President Aditya G. was featured in Fortune Term Sheet’s annual “Crystal Ball” newsletter, with his outlook for private investment in 2026: “While macro uncertainty persists into 2026, sectors characterized by defensive demand and operational upside will increasingly attract capital. In this environment, private equity returns are driven less by multiple expansion and more by execution, scale efficiencies, and mission-critical relevance.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ep9AyHaa #outlook #dealmaking #investment Third-party posts that appear on this social media site have not been reviewed or approved by VSS Management LLC or its principals for completeness or accuracy. Additionally, it should be noted the information that has been posted by third-parties does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of VSS Management LLC or its advisers. Some third-party posts may be reviews or testimonials. VSS Management LLC does not provide compensation for such reviews/testimonials. Reviews and testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other clients.