HPS Investment Partners

HPS Investment Partners is a global investment firm headquartered in New York City, specializing in non-investment grade credit. Established in 2007, the firm has a team of 93 investment professionals and over 200 total employees, operating from its New York base and nine additional offices worldwide. Initially created as a division of Highbridge Capital Management, a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, HPS became independent in March 2016 when its principals acquired the firm. The firm manages a diverse range of strategies across the capital structure, including syndicated leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, privately negotiated senior secured debt, mezzanine financing, asset-based leasing, and private equity. HPS focuses on credit and longer-dated liquid investment opportunities, providing both standard and customized investment solutions for companies of varying sizes.

Mark Albert

Managing Director

Jeremy Ascherman

Vice President

Peter Atkinson

Managing Director

Payne Brown

Managing Director

Mathew Carvajal

Managing Director

Garrett Cockren

Managing Director

Philip Cothern

Managing Director

Edward Dale

Managing Director

Anoop Dhakad

Managing Director

Lena Doan

Managing Director

Michael Dorenfeld

Managing Director

Andrew Eiler

CTO and Managing Director

Oliver Feix

Managing Director

Michael Fenstermacher

Managing Director and Co-Head, North American Core Senior Lending

Jeffrey Fishman

Managing Director

Jeffrey Fitts

Managing Director

Carlotta De Franceschi

Managing Director

Scot French

Governing Partner

Jeffrey Hostettler

Managing Director

Eliot Javanmardi

Managing Director

Vikas Keswani

Managing Director, Head of Specialty Direct Lending North America

Paul Knollmeyer

Managing Director, CFO and Chief Risk Officer

Carola Koidl

Managing Director

James Lumby

Managing Director

James MacMiller

Managing Director

Federico Maffioletti

Vice President

Lisa Monaco

Managing Director

Rick Morris JD

Managing Director

Grishma Parekh

Managing Director, Co-Head Core Senior Lending North America

Simon Peatfield

Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager of European CLOs

Jeff Pickering

Managing Director

David Pogoda

Managing Director

Purnima Puri

Managing Director, Head of Liquid Credit and Portfolio Manager for the Multi-Asset Credit strategies and Governing Partner

Faith Rosenfeld

Chief Administrative Officer and Governing Partner

Mark Rubenstein

Managing Director, Head of Strategic Investment Partners North America

Vali Shokrgozar

Managing Director

Gary Stead

Managing Director and Head of Australian Private Credit

Jay Steen

Executive Director

Nick Strong

Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager of HPS's European CLOs

Lucian Tira

Executive Director

Karuna Uppal

Managing Director

Rolando Villanueva

Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager of Liquid Loan Fund, HPS US CLOs

John Vitols

Managing Director

Dean Wang

Managing Director

Daniel Wang

Managing Director

Matthew Wooster

Managing Director

Jared Worman

Managing Director and Head of US CLO Management and Liquid Loan Funds

Timur Yurtseven

Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of CLO Investment Strategies

Daniel Zevnik

Managing Director

Past deals in Texas

Team

Post in 2025
Team, Inc. is an engineering firm that specializes in asset performance assurance and optimization solutions, operating across the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company is structured into three main segments: Inspection and Heat Treating (IHT), Mechanical Services (MS), and Quest Integrity. The IHT segment provides a wide range of non-destructive testing services, including radiographic, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle inspections, as well as heat treating and pipeline integrity services. The MS segment focuses on services related to leak repair, emissions control, and field machining, while the Quest Integrity segment delivers advanced inspection systems, pipeline integrity management, and engineering assessments. Team serves a diverse array of industries, including refining, power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing, and aerospace, among others. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, Team is dedicated to enhancing equipment performance and minimizing downtime for its clients.

Kendra Scott Design

Private Equity Round in 2024
Kendra Scott Design, Inc. is a lifestyle brand based in Austin, Texas, specializing in designing and manufacturing a wide range of jewelry for women, including earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, and charms. The company also offers bridal and special events jewelry, alongside home goods and beauty products. Founded in 2002, Kendra Scott has established a significant retail presence with stores across various states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. In addition to its physical stores, Kendra Scott products are available through other retailers and an online store, reflecting the brand's commitment to accessibility and broad customer reach.

Intersect Power

Debt Financing in 2024
Intersect Power is a clean infrastructure company focused on developing innovative and scalable low-carbon solutions for energy and commodity markets. The company specializes in all phases of project development, including design, engineering, finance, and operations. Intersect Power has a robust pipeline of 3.2 GWDC of late-stage solar and storage projects expected to commence operations by 2023, along with a growing portfolio of other clean infrastructure assets. Additionally, the company has successfully developed and sold over 1.7 GWDC of contracted solar projects in California and Texas, which are now managed by third-party investors. Intersect Power also explores advanced technologies such as green hydrogen and carbon capture, providing sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels for various applications, including transportation and chemical processes.

Yesway

Private Equity Round in 2023
Yesway is a convenience store chain that operates across several states, including Texas, New Mexico, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. The company focuses on delivering high-quality shopping experiences and exceptional customer service. Yesway enhances its convenience stores by providing a diverse selection of products, including its own brands of food items such as candy, beverages, snacks, baked goods, and hot foods. Additionally, the company incorporates loyalty programs to foster customer engagement and retention. Through strategic acquisitions and transformations of convenience store portfolios, Yesway employs expertise in real estate and technology, along with data-driven decision-making, to expand its operations and improve service offerings.

Intersect Power

Debt Financing in 2022
Intersect Power is a clean infrastructure company focused on developing innovative and scalable low-carbon solutions for energy and commodity markets. The company specializes in all phases of project development, including design, engineering, finance, and operations. Intersect Power has a robust pipeline of 3.2 GWDC of late-stage solar and storage projects expected to commence operations by 2023, along with a growing portfolio of other clean infrastructure assets. Additionally, the company has successfully developed and sold over 1.7 GWDC of contracted solar projects in California and Texas, which are now managed by third-party investors. Intersect Power also explores advanced technologies such as green hydrogen and carbon capture, providing sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels for various applications, including transportation and chemical processes.

Intersect Power

Debt Financing in 2021
Intersect Power is a clean infrastructure company focused on developing innovative and scalable low-carbon solutions for energy and commodity markets. The company specializes in all phases of project development, including design, engineering, finance, and operations. Intersect Power has a robust pipeline of 3.2 GWDC of late-stage solar and storage projects expected to commence operations by 2023, along with a growing portfolio of other clean infrastructure assets. Additionally, the company has successfully developed and sold over 1.7 GWDC of contracted solar projects in California and Texas, which are now managed by third-party investors. Intersect Power also explores advanced technologies such as green hydrogen and carbon capture, providing sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels for various applications, including transportation and chemical processes.
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