Paul Teske
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Hey Paul — congrats on launching Swan. came from a similar background (IB → growth equity) and been thinking a lot about industrial services origination. would be good to connect.
Hey Paul, similar IB → PE path though I was at Greenhill in London not Deutsche Bank in NYC. origination was always the same story for me — clear thesis, decent relationships, but no proprietary system of record. 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 Paul, looks like we share a similar IB → PE path, though I was in London doing growth equity deals at Greenhill not in NYC at Deutsche Bank and MidOcean 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, so every deal is virtually sourced from scratch. nothing compounds on itself. curious if that resonates or if you've already built something different at Swan? — Russ
hey Paul — 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 there's tonnes of wasted energy. been helping a few funds like Mentmore work through that. curious if you've run into the same thing at Swan? — Russ
totally get it if origination infrastructure isn't top of mind right now — especially with RockForce scaling and everything else on your plate. 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: Paul Teske Title: Founder and Managing Partner Fund: Swan Investment Partners Background: Paul Teske is an experienced private equity professional and investor currently serving as the Founder and Managing Partner of Swan Investment Partners, based in Greenwich, Connecticut, a role he started in April 2024. His current focus is heavily centered on the launch and expansion of RockForce, a unified live event production company formed from nine industry-leading firms. He serves as a Director at RockForce and several other companies, including Aero Accessories and the non-profit Futures and Options. Background and Education: Paul has a deep background in finance and private equity. He was a Co-Founder and Partner at ATL Partners (2015–2022) and previously spent several years at MidOcean Partners, rising from Associate to Vice President. He began his career as an Analyst at Deutsche Bank Securities. He holds a BA in Economics and Political Science from the University of Michigan and completed a summer semester at the London School of Economics. Key Skills: His core competencies include Private Equity, M&A, Leveraged Buyouts (LBO), Valuation, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, and Business Strategy. LinkedIn Activity and Quotes: Paul is actively promoting the growth and integration of the RockForce brand and high-profile live event production. March 27, 2025: Paul shared a video announcing the launch of his new venture, stating, "Proud to be partners with this amazing group of people. We Are RockForce: The Future of Live Event Production." September 29, 2025: He celebrated a major milestone for the company, posting: "Big congrats to Zach Bryan and AEG for making history in Ann Arbor, Michigan this past weekend. The RockForce crew was there, setting the stage for what became the largest ticketed concert in U.S. history!" October 25, 2025: Highlighting company talent, he noted: "Our people are the magic. From global sporting events to immersive brand activations, RockForce delivers the talent, expertise, and passion that bring the world’s biggest moments to life." September 7, 2022: While at ATL Partners/Valence, he welcomed a new executive: "Welcome to the team Adam!" regarding the appointment of a new CFO at Valence Surface Technologies. February 10, 2022: He commented on a major exit: "It has been exciting to be a part of the Pilot growth story over the past 5+ years. Excited to follow the company on its next chapter with Maersk! Congrats to the Pilot management team for a job well done!" August 19, 2021: Regarding a new investment in Geost, Inc., he stated: "We are very excited to partner with Dr. Tony Gleckler, Josh Hartman and the GEOST team." Fund details: - Description: Swan Investment Partners was founded in 2024 to provide flexible equity investments to exceptional founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams in high growth, resilient sectors. - Website: https://swaninvestmentpartners.com/ - Location: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Swan Investment Partners Paul Teske recent investments fund thesis - Answer: Paul Teske recently founded Swan Investment Partners and is raising its debut fund, leveraging his prior experience at ATL Partners. Swan Investment Partners focuses on providing equity solutions for growth and succession needs. UBS Securities is involved in the fund-raising process.