John McCarty

John McCarty is a Managing Director and Investment Committee Member at Star Mountain Capital, a New York City-based lower middle market alternative investor.1 With over 20 years of experience in private credit, private equity, and investment banking, McCarty leads the Atlanta office for Star Mountain Capital.12

Professional Background

Career Highlights::

• Currently responsible for originating, executing, and managing direct debt and equity investments at Star Mountain Capital13
• Previously a Partner at Peachtree Equity Partners, an Atlanta-based SBIC fund14
• Began his career in the New York M&A groups of Banc of America Securities and DLJ / CSFB14

Work Experience::

• Managing Director at Star Mountain Capital (2016 - Present)4
• Partner / Principal / VP at Peachtree Equity Partners (2004 - 2021)4
• Associate at The Breckenridge Group (2002 - 2004)4
• Analyst at Credit Suisse First Boston / Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette (2000 - 2002)4
• Analyst at Banc of America Securities (1999 - 2000)4

Education and Affiliations

• B.S. in Economics, Finance & Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School14
• Board member of ACG Atlanta2
• Southeast chair for the Wharton Private Equity and Venture Capital Alumni Association2
• Letterman on the varsity football team at the University of Pennsylvania2

Expertise

McCarty specializes in the U.S. lower middle-market, focusing on sourcing, evaluating, structuring, negotiating, and managing direct private debt and equity investments.2 His role at Star Mountain Capital involves leading the firm's efforts in the Southeast region.2