Will Swayne

Will Swayne is a Senior Principal at New State Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in New York. He joined the firm in 2023, bringing with him 20 years of investment experience in private equity and investment banking.12

Professional Background

Prior to joining New State Capital Partners, Swayne held several notable positions:

• Managing Director at Partners Group, where he led deals in the Professional Services sector1
• Managing Director at CI Capital Partners, an operationally-focused private equity firm specializing in lower middle market companies2
• Senior Associate at Sun Capital Partners, an operationally-focused middle market private equity firm2

Expertise and Focus

Swayne has a comprehensive background in transaction experience across various industries and investment strategies. He has extensive experience working with:

• Founders
• Management teams
• Boards of directors

His focus has been on successfully scaling middle market companies, particularly in B2B service industries.2

Role at New State Capital Partners

As a Senior Principal, Swayne is part of the senior team at New State Capital Partners. The firm specializes in:

• Investing in market-leading companies with services-based business models
• Targeting companies with $8 million to $40 million of EBITDA
• Investing up to $100 million in equity per transaction1

Swayne's investment philosophy aligns well with New State's approach, which emphasizes partnership-oriented value creation and long-term relationships with company founders and independent sponsors.12