Casey Peters
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Hey Casey — similar PE background, been deep in LMM origination thinking lately. Would be good to connect.
Hey Casey, see we share a similar PE path, though I was in London doing growth equity not running a placement and co-invest firm like Pacenote. most funds at this stage have stacked up a pretty solid toolkit — PitchBook, a CRM like Affinity or DealCloud, maybe Grata, sourcing consultants, the works. but the proprietary pipeline rarely reflects the size of the stack. none of it connects systematically, so the firm's thesis and network intelligence don't feed into each other — origination stays inconsistent instead of compounding. keen to know if Pacenote sees the same thing, or if you've cracked something better? — Russ
Hey Casey, see we share a similar PE path, though I was in London doing growth equity not running a placement and co-invest firm like Pacenote. most funds at this stage have stacked up a pretty solid toolkit — PitchBook, a CRM like Affinity or DealCloud, maybe Grata, sourcing consultants, the works. but the proprietary pipeline rarely reflects the size of the stack. none of it connects systematically, so the firm's thesis and network intelligence don't feed into each other — origination stays inconsistent instead of compounding. keen to know if Pacenote sees the same thing, or if you've cracked something better? — Russ
hey Casey — this kept rattling around. when I was doing growth equity we had every subscription going — PitchBook, CRM, enrichment tools, the lot — and I still spent half my time manually pulling origination together across all of it. always wondered if that was just us being disorganised or if it's genuinely universal. did you ever run into that at Pacenote, or was it just us? — Russ
hey Casey — appreciate the connect either way. I'm in and around LMM origination all day — if you ever want to swap notes on what's working, I'm easy to find. — Russ
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## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Casey Peters Title: Managing Partner Fund: Pacenote Capital Background: Casey Peters is the Founder and Managing Partner of Pacenote Capital, a boutique private equity placement agent and investment firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. He transitioned his career from New York City to Austin and specializes in partnering with emerging investment managers, independent sponsors, and institutional LPs such as university endowments and foundations. Current Focus: Casey focus is on the lower middle market (LMM), particularly raising capital for Fund I and Fund II vehicles and investing alongside independent sponsors. Most recently, on February 13, 2026, he announced the closing of Pacenote Equity II at its $250 million hard cap, noting that while the LMM landscape is highly competitive, his team’s conviction remains strong. He frequently seeks outreach from "exceptionally motivated" partners with "differentiated strategies in the LMM." Professional Background: Prior to founding Pacenote in 2019, Casey spent several years at Mercury Capital Advisors, rising from Analyst to Principal. He also held roles at Pinnacle Trust Partners and Crestline Investors. He graduated from Duke University with a B.S. in Economics and a B.A. in Environmental Science and Policy. Notably, he was a member of the Duke men’s basketball team and a 2010 NCAA National Champion. Key Skills: Private Equity, Asset Management, Venture Capital, Fundraising Strategy, Investment Strategies, and Financial Modeling. Recent LinkedIn Activity and Quotes: February 13, 2026: "Proud to share that we closed our second independent sponsor-focused fund, Pacenote Equity II, at the $250 million hard cap... While the LMM landscape has never been more competitive, our team’s conviction is the strongest it’s ever been." April 25, 2025: Welcomed Greg Bright, CFA to the team, stating: "Our bar for adding a new teammate has been exceedingly high, but suffice it to say there is no one we’d be more thrilled about wearing the Pacenote jersey than Greg." March 18, 2025: Shared a 2024 Year in Review, noting Pacenote had raised ~$2bn across 11 funds since 2019: "Our average fundraise timeline (not including the Fund IIs) is sub-four months from first LP meeting to final close." September 4, 2024: Regarding being named to the Chief Investment Officer ‘24 Knowledge Brokers list: "Honored to have been selected... grateful to the LPs who nominated me, and extremely proud of our team at Pacenote Capital." April 24, 2024: On the close of Pacenote Equity Fund I: "We’re grateful for our partners’ conviction in us, and extremely proud of our institutional investor base of university endowments, mission-driven foundations and family offices." Personal Interests: Casey is a "girl dad" of three and a self-described "NYC turned Austin foodie" and aspiring golfer. He maintains strong ties to his Duke basketball roots, often using sports metaphors like "the Pacenote jersey" when discussing his team. Fund details: - Description: Pacenote Capital LLC is a boutique private equity placement agent focused on partnering with preeminent emerging investment managers and independent sponsors. We provide strategic guidance and unrivaled institutional relationships, empowering our partners to establish themselves as the market leaders in their respective strategies. - Website: https://pacenotecapital.com - Location: Austin, Texas, United States - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Pacenote Capital Casey Peters recent investments fund thesis - Answer: Pacenote Capital's recent investments focus on niche manufacturing, healthcare services, and SaaS. Casey Peters emphasizes unique value propositions and rigorous underwriting. The firm has closed multiple funds exceeding targets.