Naeem Arastu

Naeem Arastu is a prominent figure in the private equity industry, currently serving as Managing Director, President and COO at Skyview Capital, a global private investment firm headquartered in Los Angeles.124

Professional Background

Arastu joined Skyview Capital in October 2021 as a Managing Director of the M&A team.1 He brings over 15 years of highly successful private equity experience to his role.1 At Skyview, he is responsible for:

• Leading M&A initiatives
• Negotiating and executing acquisitions and divestitures
• Serving on the Investment Committee
• Working closely with Skyview's Founder & CEO, Alex Soltani
• Deepening the firm's partnerships with institutional investors13

Prior Experience

Before joining Skyview Capital, Arastu's career included:

• Managing Director at Solace Capital Partners
• Vice President at Oaktree Capital Management (9 years in private equity and distressed for control group)
• Investment banking at Credit Suisse, focusing on leveraged finance1

Throughout his career, Arastu has served on more than 10 boards of portfolio companies, providing strategic, financial, and operational support to management teams.1

Expertise

Arastu specializes in:

• Special situations private equity
• Distress for control investing
• Various industries including consumer, technology, business services, industrials, and healthcare1

Education

Arastu's educational background includes:

• MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School
• B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania15

His combination of top-tier education and extensive experience in private equity makes him a valuable asset to Skyview Capital's leadership team.