Graycliff Expands Equity Team; Adds Ryan Supple as Principal

Graycliff Partners LP today announced the addition of Ryan Supple as a Principal at the firm. Mr. Supple, former Vice President at HKW, will primarily support the deal sourcing function of Graycliff’s private equity business.

At HKW, Mr. Supple helped manage business development and deal sourcing efforts, including evaluation of acquisition opportunities and coordination of the deal flow process. Prior to joining HKW, Ryan developed and led the deal generation function at HBM Holdings Company. Ryan holds an MBA from The University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and a finance degree from the University of Kentucky.

“We are fortunate to have Ryan joining the team,” said Andrew Trigg, Graycliff Managing Partner. “We believe Ryan’s approach to sourcing opportunities is best-in-class in the middle market and will be an asset as we continue to grow our private equity program.”

“I’m thrilled to be part of the team at Graycliff,” said Mr. Supple. “Graycliff’s investment strategy and culture is a perfect fit with my experience and I look forward to contributing meaningful results to the firm’s deal sourcing efforts.”

About Graycliff Partners LP

Graycliff Partners is an investment firm focused on making lower middle market investments, typically in manufacturing, business services and value-added distribution businesses. Through dedicated equity and credit funds, Graycliff provides capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth and expansion.

Brandon Martindale