Bertram Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in San Mateo, California, announced three promotions to Partner, coinciding with the closing of the firm’s second fund, Bertram Growth Capital II, with $500 million in limited partner commitments. Jared Ruger, Kevin Yamashita and David Hellier were promoted to Partner from Vice President.

“The promotions reflect the leadership Jared, Kevin and David have provided as our firm has successfully grown from our initial fund”, said Jeff Drazan, Managing Partner. “In a challenging market, these professionals have enabled Bertram Capital to quickly distinguish itself as an innovative private equity firm.”

Jared Ruger is a founding member of the firm’s investment team, focusing on deal execution and portfolio company management in the business services sector. Jared oversees the firm’s investment in Author Solutions and serves on the Board of Directors. Author Solutions is the foremost player in the self-publishing industry, representing one of every 15 book titles published in the US every year. Kevin Yamashita joined Bertram in 2007 to lead the firm’s industrial team.

Kevin directs Bertram’s investments in two of Bertram Capital’s portfolio companies: PDI, the leading designer and manufacturer of power distribution equipment for the North America data center market, and TydenBrooks, the principal manufacturer of single use cargo seals, utility meter products and accessories and product marking equipment. Kevin is a board member of both PDI and TydenBrooks.

David Hellier joined Bertram Capital in 2008 to lead the firm’s business development team, after a 20 year career in senior management with manufacturing and technology companies. David is responsible for driving the firm’s overall deal origination efforts.

Contact:

David Hellier

Bertram Capital

(650) 358-5000

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