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We focus exclusively on private market strategies by making investments in professionally managed funds and direct co-investments.

610.822.0500

INFO@FRANKLINPARKLLC.COM

This website is for informational purposes only. Investments in private market funds are speculative and involve a substantial risk of loss. See additional disclosures here.

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ABOUT US

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Franklin Park, founded in 2003, is an SEC-registered private markets investment firm that provides access to private equity, private debt, and venture capital investments through fund-of-funds, co-investment funds, and advisory accounts. 
 
Our primary purpose is to uncover and access best-in-class private market investment opportunities capable of generating high absolute and excess returns over the long term.
 
Franklin Park is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with an additional office in Dublin, Ireland.

About Us

OUR

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ADVANTAGES

Fully independent and 100% employee-owned
Senior leadership has over 350 years of investment experience having invested together for an average of 17 years
Solely focused on private market investing
Customized and collaborative approach to working with clients
Advantages
Partnering with Us

PARTNERING

WITH US

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Commingled Funds

We offer multi-investor products including buyout, venture capital, and private debt fund-of-funds, and direct co-investment funds.

Separate Accounts

We create and manage custom accounts and vehicles that support our clients’ goals. The investment process is fully transparent to clients who also enjoy integrated access to our investment, legal, monitoring, and financial reporting teams.

Advisory Accounts

Clients can build direct relationships with underlying fund managers based on their organizational preferences, ranging from fully engaged to minimal contact. Clients can rely wholly or partially on our investment & operational due diligence, legal, monitoring, and financial reporting resources.

INVESTMENT

STRATEGIES

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Private equity

Global investments in private equity funds and direct co-investments across growth equity, buyout, and turnaround strategies

INVESTMENT TENETS
  • Less efficient market segments

  • Managers with sustainable competitive advantages

  • Active approach to value creation

Private debt

Global investments in private debt funds and direct co-investments across senior, mezzanine, structured capital, royalties, specialty finance, opportunistic credit, and other esoteric and niche strategies

INVESTMENT TENETS
  • Less efficient market segments

  • Downside protection

  • Cash flow generation

  • Upside optionality with multiple ways to enhance returns

Venture capital

Global investments in venture capital funds and direct co-investments across seed, early, and late stage strategies focused primarily on the technology and life sciences sectors

INVESTMENT TENETS
  • Managers positioned as a go-to player in a particular market

  • Professionals with established relationships with entrepreneurs and other VCs

  • Emphasis on value added earlier stage strategies

Investment Strategies
Team
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Melanie N. Fraind

Managing Director

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Karl J. Hartmann

Managing Director

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Raymond T. Jackson

Managing Director

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Shane A. Kokitus

Managing Director

Colin Connor

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Kristine A. O’Connor

Managing Director

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Sara J. Penwarden

 Managing Director

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Tony J. Schiazza

Managing Director

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Ashley M. Zameito

    Managing Director

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Katelyn Acrich 

Associate

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Colin Connor

Controller

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Kathy E. Doonan

Office Manager

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Richard A. Ghohestani

Analyst

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Jacob Mengel

Analyst

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Ahmed Naji

Associate

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David Oldham

Associate

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Sarah Perrem

Associate

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Alan Harkin

Associate

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David Kovalchik

Assistant Controller

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Wyatt A. Kramer

Analyst

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Michelle D. Little

Associate

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John P. Mahony

Managing Director

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Ryan R. Mann

Managing Director

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Marissa A. Mazurana

Managing Director

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James B. McGovern

Managing Director

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Tim A. Acree

   Managing Director

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Bradley T. Atkins

Managing Director

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Michael D. Bacine

Managing Director

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Laure A. Brasch

Managing Director

TEAM

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Kate M. Carlson

Managing Director

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Matthew J. Castaldo

Managing Director

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R. Narayan Chowdhury

Managing Director

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Vy Danay

Managing Director

Contact Us
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CONTACT US

For general inquiries, please email us at info@franklinparkllc.com.

To submit a private equity or debt opportunity, please email an offering memorandum to us at duediligence@franklinparkllc.com.

This website is for informational purposes only. Investments in private market funds are speculative and involve a substantial risk of loss. See additional disclosures here.

Franklin Park Headquarters

251 St. Asaphs Road
Three Bala Plaza
Suite 500 West
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610.822.0500

Franklin Park Europe

Level 1, The Chase, Carmanhall Road
Sandyford, Dublin D18 Y3X2
Ireland
353.1.536.3225

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