Drew Bagot is the Founder and Managing Partner at Serata Capital Partners, a founder-friendly private equity firm that create partnerships that build lasting value for business owners and investors. As a private equity investor for over 15 years, he has founded and operated several entrepreneurial businesses. He also manages a private equity portfolio in Calidant Capital, where he is a founding partner. 

Before Serata Capital Partners, Drew was an Associate Director at ORIX Corporation and a Senior Analyst at Pharos Capital Group. 

Private equity investments can maximize business value, but they require strategic partnerships to source and close a deal. Independent sponsors are invaluable partners for most private equity deals. So what are the benefits of these partners, and how can you best utilize them in your business?

Founder and Managing Partner of Serata Capital Partners, Drew Bagot, talks about how his firm partners with independent sponsors. With host Todd Taskey, Drew explains the types of investors, carried interest in private equity, and how to position your business for acquisition.