David Acharya
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Hey David — similar path (IB → PE). been thinking a lot about proprietary origination in lower middle-market lately. would be good to connect.
Hey David, looks like we share a similar IB → PE path, though I was at CS & Greenhill in London not TD Securities and JPM like you. origination was always the same story for me — clear thesis, decent relationships, but no proprietary system of record tying anything together. the people, tools and ideas were never really connected. every deal virtually sourced from scratch, nothing compounding over time. curious if that's still how most funds operate or if I'm behind the times? — Russ
Hey David, looks like we came up through a similar IB → PE path, though I was in London doing growth equity at Treis not in NYC building a lower middle-market buyout practice like you. the pattern I keep seeing with most funds is weirdly consistent — strong thesis, solid network, but no proprietary system of record. the people, tools and ideas are never really connected. every deal virtually sourced from scratch, nothing compounds on itself. curious if that resonates or if you've built something different at Acharya Capital? — Russ
hey David — no worries if the timing's off. most funds I talk to have tried some version of building origination in-house — analyst pulling from Pitchbook or Grata, maybe using ChatGPT to help qualify, dumping it into a spreadsheet. each piece kind of works, but there's no system of record tying it together. the people, tools and ideas are all disconnected so everything ends up out of sync. been helping a few funds like Mentmore Capital work through that. curious if you've run into the same thing at Acharya Capital? — Russ
totally get it if origination infrastructure isn't top of mind right now — most funds have 10 things ahead of it on the priority list. the funds I've seen crack it early just tend to compound deal flow in a way that's hard to replicate later. if it ever moves up the list, I'm easy to find. — Russ
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## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: David Acharya Title: Managing Partner Fund: Acharya Capital Partners Background: David Acharya is the Managing Partner at Acharya Capital Partners, LLC, a New York-based private equity firm. He is an experienced independent sponsor with over 25 years in capital markets and private equity, having participated in over $20 billion in transactions. His current investment focus targets founder and family-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada within the Business/Marketing Services, TMT, and Light Manufacturing sectors. He specifically looks for companies with EBITDA between $3M and $20M and stable cash flow. Background: Prior to founding Acharya Capital Partners in 2020, David was a Partner at AGI Partners, LLC and held director/VP roles at MTN Capital Partners and Apprise Media. He began his career in leveraged finance at TD Securities and JP Morgan Chase. He holds an MBA and a BS in Finance from St. John's University’s Peter J. Tobin College of Business. He is highly active in the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), currently serving on the Board of Directors for ACG Global and previously serving as Chairperson and President of ACG New York. Key Skills: Private Equity Investing, Recapitalizations, Leveraged Finance, LBOs, Deal Sourcing/Structuring, M&A, and Portfolio Management. Recent Activity and Post Quotes: David is a frequent speaker and moderator at industry summits, often focusing on the independent sponsor model, capital raising from family offices, and value creation. February 7, 2026: "Don't miss ISF Deal Series in Dallas March 3rd ... these are the highest ROI events bringing together experienced and emerging independent sponsors and pre-qualified capital providers." He emphasized the value of vetting, stating: "All signal, no noise—no unnecessary vendors, no distractions! Maximum ROI in a single day, purpose-built for efficiency." February 7, 2026: Encouraged attendance at a workshop on "How to Raise Money from Family Offices in 2026," noting: "This session will feature a panel of highly experienced professionals who work closely with family offices and understand the evolving dynamics of the space." January 19, 2026: Regarding the ACG New York Bespoke DealSource event: "Happy to see the continued investment by ACG New York in what is the true value proposition of an event - quality and meaningful deal discussions." October 18, 2025: Shared a leadership lesson from his first private equity boss: "Trust, but verify... this approach has helped me avoid costly mistakes and reinforced the discipline that investing demands." August 17, 2025: Promoted the ISF Emerging Independent Sponsor Boot Camp, describing the Independent Sponsor Forum as "the only vetted membership community developed exclusively BY and FOR independent sponsors." July 25, 2025: Commented on the Ideals M&A Deal Trends Report 2025: "deeper financial and operational due diligence is now critical. Dealmakers need to look beyond headline metrics to protect long-term value and mitigate risk." Notable Honors: - 2024 Deal of the Year Award (iGlobal Forum) for the exit of Impact XM. - 2024 Notable Leader in Finance (Crain’s New York). - 2023 Independent Sponsor of the Year (iGlobal Forum). - Multiple ACG NY Dealmaker of the Year awards (2015, 2017). Fund details: - Description: Acharya Capital Partners, LLC (“ACP”) is a New York City-based private equity firm that buys, builds, and enhances lower middle-market companies. Our goal is to deliver superior returns for all our stakeholders by investing in companies that can grow into successful, larger niche-leading companies in the sectors where we have significant experience. We will accomplish our investment strategy by partnering with management teams to improve operations, support organic growth initiatives, and complete complementary add-on acquisitions. Through experience, a disciplined approach, and focused effort, ACP supports companies to reach their potential. We will create value for all stakeholders by building companies that are not just bigger but are better and more well-positioned strategically by the time we realize our investment. Visit us at www.acp-co.com - Website: https://acp-co.com - Location: New York, New York, United States - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Acharya Capital Partners David Acharya recent investments fund thesis - Answer: David Acharya's Acharya Capital Partners focuses on lower middle-market companies in TMT, light manufacturing, and marketing services. The firm targets majority buyouts with $3mm-$20mm EBITDA. Their investment thesis emphasizes consolidation potential and strong cash flow.