Lauren M. Smyers Joins Validor Capital as Principal, Business Development

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Lauren’s track record and experience will enable Validor to be more proactive and responsive to the community of intermediaries we work with

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Boca Raton, FL, August 10, 2020 — Validor Capital, a private investment firm, today announced the hiring of Lauren M. Smyers as Principal, Business Development. Ms. Smyers brings to Validor 8 years of private equity experience. In her role, Ms. Smyers will lead deal origination, focused on sourcing family and founder owned industrial, manufacturing, and service businesses in the lower middle market.

“We are thrilled to welcome Lauren to the team,” said Matt Kaufman, Managing Partner at Validor Capital. “Lauren’s track record and experience will enable Validor to be more proactive and responsive to the community of intermediaries we work with as well as providing key insights to the investment team, particularly given the dynamic deal and economic environment we are in today.”

“I am excited to be joining the team,” said Lauren Smyers. “Validor embodies a strong work ethic and collaborative spirit, which has enabled them to have great success. I look forward to working with the entire team and helping grow Validor’s portfolio.”

Prior to joining Validor Capital, Lauren led business development at Weatherford Capital. Previously, Lauren was responsible for marketing and investor relations at The Carlyle Group and Siguler Guff. Lauren earned her B.S. degree, cum laude, in Behavioral Neuroscience from Northeastern University.

About Validor Capital

Validor Capital is a private investment firm that provides liquidity to family and founder owned industrial, manufacturing, and service businesses in the lower middle market. We seek situations where we can partner with management teams to leverage our combined expertise and deep industry relationships to create significant value. For more information, please visit www.validorcap.com.