Alex Rose
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Hey Alex — congrats on launching Catchment. came from a similar IB → PE path and been thinking a lot about industrial origination lately. would be good to connect.
Hey Alex, similar IB → PE background, though I was at CS & Greenhill in London not Goldman like you. origination was always the same story for me — clear thesis, decent relationships, but no proprietary system of record tying anything together. 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 Alex, 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 out an industrials platform like you're doing with Catchment. 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 given you're starting fresh? — Russ
hey Alex — no worries if the timing's off. most funds I talk to have tried some version of building origination in-house — analyst pulling from Grata or Pitchbook, maybe using ChatGPT to 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 stay disconnected so there's tonnes of wasted energy. been helping a fund like Mentmore work through that in a similar industrial niche. curious if you've hit the same wall at Catchment? — Russ
totally get it if origination infrastructure isn't top of mind right now — especially with Fidus and everything else on the plate in year two. 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: Alex Rose Title: Founder & Managing Partner Fund: Catchment Capital Background: Alex Rose is the Managing Partner and Founder of Catchment Capital, a private equity firm based in New York City that launched in February 2024. His current focus is on strategically transforming industrial companies through a proprietary process called "CaST." He recently led Catchment's inaugural majority investment in Fidus Systems, where he now serves as Chairman of the Board. Background and Skills: He has over two decades of experience in private equity and investment banking. Before founding Catchment Capital, he spent 17 years at Crestview Partners (2006–2023), where he served as Co-President and Partner. His early career includes roles at Goldman Sachs as an Investment Banking Analyst and GE Water & Process Technologies as a Business Development Associate. He is a highly experienced board member, having served on the boards of over a dozen companies, including Accuride Corporation, Elo Touch Solutions, and ATC Drivetrain. Educationally, he holds an MBA in Finance from Wharton and a BA in political science from Harvard University (Cum Laude). Philanthropy: He is deeply committed to community service, specifically addressing homelessness. He has served as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) since 2014. Recent Activity and Direct Quotes: - January 9, 2026: Celebrated a key team promotion, stating, "Could not be more excited about this. Congratulations Rohan Bhargava and looking forward to many years of partnering together at Catchment Capital!" - October 1, 2025: Engaged with industry media following a major deal: "Thank you to Obey Martin Manayiti of PE Hub for connecting with us on Catchment Capital and our pending first investment in Fidus Systems." - September 30, 2025: Announced a major milestone for his new firm: "An incredible milestone for our team at Catchment Capital! ... signed up our first investment in Fidus Systems. Really looking forward to working with the team at Fidus as we continue to build off the amazing foundation they have built." - February 3, 2025: Highlighted a long-term professional relationship when hiring a COO: "It's a special moment to be able to bring someone onto the Catchment team that I've known and held in such high esteem for 20 years. Welcome Kelley Hicks!!!" - January 28, 2025: Shared the launch of the firm's digital presence: "Please check out our fantastic new website! Thank you to the team at InRider Partners for their amazing work here and in so many other ways as our new firm has gotten up and running." - October 10, 2024: Formally introduced his firm's branding: "I am delighted to share a first look at Catchment’s branding. More news to come soon…" - April 22, 2020: During the pandemic, he made a localized plea for CUCS: "Imagine being a paranoid schizophrenic living on the streets and having the one person you’ve learned to trust come to see you wearing a mask... If you’re thinking about how to make a difference in all this mess, this is it." Fund details: - Description: Catchment Capital invests in middle market industrial companies ready for evolution. We partner with management teams across the industrial landscape, from technology to services to engineered products. Catchment utilizes our proprietary CaST process to support our companies in undertaking strategic transformations that can catalyze growth and unlock inherent value. - Website: https://www.catchmentcapital.com/ - Location: New York, New York, United States - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Catchment Capital Alex Rose recent investments fund thesis - Answer: Alex Rose launched Catchment Capital, focusing on industrial companies for strategic transformation and growth, with its first investment in Fidus Systems. Catchment Capital is seeking LP capital in a challenging fundraising environment. Rose's firm aims to build value through partnerships with management teams.