FocalPoint Expands to New York, Michael Brill Joins Team

Los Angeles, CA - FocalPoint Partners, LLC, a leading middle-market investment bank , is pleased to announce the opening of its New York City office, to be led by industry veteran Michael Brill.

Mr. Brill has wide-ranging experience raising capital for middle-market companies in support of an array of corporate objectives, including growth and acquisition financings, as well as recapitalizations, refinancings, and project financings. During a career spanning 25 years at both bulge bracket and boutique firms, he has structured and executed transactions encompassing all levels of the balance sheet, from senior and subordinated debt to growth equity. Mr. Brill has worked with clients in the consumer, healthcare, business services, financial services, industrial, technology/media, and energy and infrastructure sectors of the economy.

Prior to joining FocalPoint, Mr. Brill was head of the private capital markets practice at Duff & Phelps. He previously led private financing practices at Lehman Brothers and Barclays, and the fixed income practice at Canaccord Genuity. Mr. Brill holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Virginia and a Master of Business Administration degree from Yale University.

Michael Brill commented, "I am delighted to join FocalPoint Partners, to grow the firm's financing practice and expand our geographic footprint. I look forward to working with our clients to craft innovative financing solutions reflective of the best of bulge bracket and boutique cultures."

"New York has always been a location where we felt it was important to have a presence," noted FocalPoint's Nishen Radia, Managing Partner. "We think Michael is the ideal person to help launch the new office. He has the experience and leadership qualities needed to make it a success."

About FocalPoint Partners
FocalPoint is an independent investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private placements, financial restructurings, and special situation transactions. With offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, the firm serves middle-market clients throughout the U.S. During the past 17 years, FocalPoint has completed more than $8 billion in total transactions. For more information, please visit www.focalpointllc.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Please contact Michael Brill, Managing Director, at 646-343-9848 to learn more.