Grant Thompson

Grant Thompson is a Managing Director of Private Capital at BMO Capital Markets, based in New York.13 He is an experienced professional in the private capital sector with a diverse background in finance and investment banking.1

Career History

Prior to joining BMO Capital Markets in February 2022, Thompson held several notable positions:

• Head of Alternative Capital Solutions at UBS for 3 years
• Head of Long Time Horizon Investor Coverage & Client Strategy at Wells Fargo for 6 years
• Ran prime brokerage in the UK at UBS
• Co-CEO at CQS
• Ran hedge fund coverage and PB sales at Barclays in New York1

Expertise and Responsibilities

At BMO Capital Markets, Thompson is part of the Alternative Capital Solutions group, where he focuses on:

• Connecting opportunities across Wealth, Capital Markets, private companies, and sources of private capital
• Working with pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals
• Driving partnerships between private capital and U.S. middle market companies12

Market Insights

Thompson has shared valuable insights on the private capital market:

• He estimates there are about 50,000 upper middle market firms in the United States, many with billion-dollar-plus revenue, that are potential targets for private capital investment
• He believes these firms have solid management teams and are seeking long-term financing to capitalize on market dislocations and acquire competitors
• Thompson sees a growing trend of private capital becoming more attractive to U.S. firms compared to public markets, due to factors such as stock market volatility and high inflation2

Grant Thompson's extensive experience and global network of relationships make him a valuable asset to BMO Capital Markets in navigating the private capital landscape.1