Roark Capital Group overview
Stories about Roark Capital Group
Roark raises $6.5bn for two funds
The Atlanta-based private equity firm has completed fundraising for its two funds.
Washington bets $800m on PE
The $84bn retirement system announced commitments to funds managed by Silver Lake Partners, Triton Partners and Roark Capital Partners in addition to investments in infrastructure and real estate vehicles.
Roark closes second fund on $1bn
Closure of Roark Capital’s latest mid-market fund more than triples the US firm's assets under management.
Field leaves ACI for Roark(4)
Ezra Field has joined Atlanta’s Roark Capital as a managing director, ending a six year-stint with New York’s ACI Capital.
Field leaves ACI for Roark(3)
Ezra Field has joined Atlanta’s Roark Capital as a managing director, ending a six year-stint with New York’s ACI Capital.
Field leaves ACI for Roark(2)
Ezra Field has joined Atlanta’s Roark Capital as a managing director, ending a six year-stint with New York’s ACI Capital.
Field leaves ACI for Roark
Ezra Field has joined Atlanta’s Roark Capital as a managing director, ending a six year-stint with New York’s ACI Capital.
Roark Capital Group contact information
Offices
1180 Peachtree St NE, Suite 2500, Atlanta, 30309, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Ms. Lindsay Carlson | Job titleDirector, Investor Relations | LocationAtlanta, United States | Email  ----------- |
| Key ContactMr. Tommy D'Alessandro | Job titleDirector, Investor Relations | LocationAtlanta, United States | Email ---------- |
| Key ContactMr. Basil Orr | Job titleSenior Associate, Investor Relations | LocationAtlanta, United States | Email ------ |
| Key ContactMr. David M. Wierman | Job titleManaging Director and Head of Investor Relations | LocationAtlanta, United States | Email ---------- |
Roark Capital Group funds managed
Funds in market: 1
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Closed funds: 8
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Stories that mention Roark Capital Group
NYSCRF allocates over $1bn in commitments
The US public pension has allocated over $1bn by backing five private equity funds.
TCDRS approves $275m in commitments
The US public pension fund has backed three North American buyout vehicles.
OMERS’ private equity portfolio outperforms in 2016
The Canadian pension fund successfully sold several portfolio companies to private equity firms last year.
Roark widens LP base in race to $1.5bn
The Neal Aronson-led firm welcomed new investors into its third vehicle, which will continue Roark’s strategy of investing in well-known brands like Arby’s and Cinnabon.
Roark takes massage business off Sentinel’s hands
Sentinel has sealed its third exit of the year with the sale of Massage Envy, which has generated $1bn in sales during the previous 12 months.
North Castle collects $100m for Fund V
The consumer-focused firm, which has remained active both on the acquisition and exit front this year, is targeting $250m for its fifth fund.
Washington State commits $850m
The board, which oversees about $84bn in public pension assets, has formed new relationships with The Riverside Company and TowerBrook Investors.
Roark on track to hit $1.5bn hard-cap
The firm has been in the market with its third fund, which will target consumer and retail companies, like Arby’s fast food chain (pictured) which the firm bought last year.