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Leading Lower Middle-Market Specialist Investment Firm Star Mountain Capital Bolsters its Secondaries and Investor Solutions Team Adding Bryan Johnson as a Managing Director Based in Los Angeles

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Star Mountain Capital, LLC (Star Mountain), a rapidly growing specialized private credit and secondaries investment firm targeting systematic alpha and low market correlated returns for its global institutional and high-net-worth investors, is pleased to announce that Bryan Johnson has joined as a Managing Director based in Star Mountains Los Angeles office, one of its teams 20+ locations nationwide.

With over $4 billion in assets under management (committed capital including debt facilities as of 4/30/24), alignment of interest is a core value of Star Mountains investor-centric business, including being 100% employee-owned and sharing investment profits with 100% of its U.S.-based full-time team. Star Mountain is a purpose-built business with one of the largest teams focused on investing in established, profitable, small and medium-sized private U.S. businesses (the lower middle-market) which represents approximately 50% of U.S. GDP and one of the potentially most attractive locations for investors to diversify their portfolios.

Bryan Johnson has nearly 20 years of leadership experience advising and consulting on strategic investment solutions to some of the worlds largest and most sophisticated wealth managers, family offices and high-net-worth individuals. In addition to his financial expertise, business owners and investors appreciate his seven years of management and operating experience in the semiconductor industry.

We are committed to providing our investors with the best resources and service possible in accessing the benefits of the less efficient and large U.S. lower middle-market which can include a higher cash yield, tax advantages and portfolio constriction benefits of less correlated assets, said Brett Hickey, Star Mountain Capital Founder & CEO. We are thrilled for Bryan to join our Los Angeles office and add to our presence on the West Coast where Star Mountain has numerous important investors and investments.

"I've been impressed by Star Mountain's leadership team and the existing client base of sophisticated clients and investors," Mr. Johnson said. "I was also intrigued to learn how large and highly fragmented the lower middle-market is at nearly 50% of the U.S. economy. This presents a great opportunity for investors to target higher potential returns by either providing liquidity to these smaller, yet resilient, businesses or by providing liquidity to other investors through Star Mountain's secondaries platform. Investors may benefit from exposure to this fragmented segment of the market and economy, which many portfolios do not have exposure to. This is also a compelling and timely opportunity due to the expected increase in M& A activity with small businesses due to aging demographics. Star Mountain has a distinctive origination and underwriting platform to capitalize on these opportunities."

Most recently, Mr. Johnson spent 15 years in Los Angeles at AQR Capital Management, an alternative investment management firm with over $200 billion in assets under management at its peak, rising from a Vice President to a Managing Director including leading RIA business development on the west coast and strategic relationships nationally. During his tenure, he consulted with RIAs, wealth managers, and single/multi-family offices on sophisticated alternative investments. He joined AQR from Dimensional Fund Advisors, a ~$650 billion asset management firm where he spent three years, most recently as a Regional Director based in Los Angeles.

Mr. Johnson began his career at Infineon, a ~$15 billion revenue global semiconductor solutions company, where he held business development and project management roles over the course of a seven-year tenure.

He graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and earned an MBA from University of Southern California. Mr. Johnson is FINRA Series 3, 7, 24, 30 and 66 licensed.

Mr. Johnson is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and also holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation. He is a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society Los Angeles, which he has lectured for since 2011.

About Star Mountain

With over $4 billion in assets under management (committed capital including debt facilities as of 5/15/2024), Star Mountain takes a data-driven approach to investing into the North American lower middle-market through two complementary investment strategies: (i) direct debt and equity investing and (ii) secondaries (acquiring LP interests and direct assets and making primary LP commitments). Star Mountain believes these complementary strategies provide data-enhanced, scalable, diversified, and customizable access for its institutional and qualifying high-net-worth investors to established businesses that generally have at least $15 million in annual revenues and under $50 million in EBITDA. Its investors include public pensions, private pensions, insurance companies, commercial banks, endowments, foundations, family offices and high-net-worth individuals. Star Mountain is 100% employee-owned and shares its profits with 100% of its U.S. full-time employees as part of its focus on maximizing value for its stakeholders and investors through alignment of interests.

Since 2010, Star Mountain has made over 250 direct investments in businesses and over 45 secondary / fund investments within its Collaborative Ecosystem, focused on the North American lower middle-market. One of Star Mountains specialties is seeking current cash income for investors that is materially above the typical yields found in the public markets, often accompanied with potential long-term capital gains equity returns and low correlation to public markets through its distinctive origination, underwriting and value-added investment capabilities.

Star Mountain was recently named one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America.

For the fifth straight year, Star Mountain was again named one of the Best Places to Work by Crains New York Business as well as once again one of the Best Places to Work by Pensions & Investments.

Star Mountain believes its focus and dedication has been productive for job creation and economic development including in underserved areas and communities. Star Mountain is dedicated to this large market of underserved businesses purpose-built to address the challenges and opportunities of these companies. As part of its commitment, Star Mountain has trademarked Investing in the Growth Engine of America .

Star Mountains Charitable Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 focuses on improving lives through economic development, including job creation, health & wellness and cancer research. Notable missions include helping match veterans and women with high quality small and medium-sized business career opportunities across the country, including within Star Mountains portfolio.

Note: This does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase interests in any investment product. Awards and recognitions by unaffiliated rating services, companies and/or publications should not be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he / she / it will experience a certain level of results if Star Mountain is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services; nor should they be construed as a current or past endorsement, testimonial endorsement, recommendation or referral of Star Mountain or its representatives by any of its clients or any other third party. Rankings published by magazines and others are generally based exclusively on information prepared and / or submitted by the recognized advisor. Moreover, with regard to all performance information contained herein, directly or indirectly, if any, readers should note that past results are not indicative of future results. The description and the selection methodologies of each award and recognition are subjective and will vary.

Awards and recognitions by unaffiliated rating services, companies, and/or publications should not be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she/it will experience a certain level of results if SMFM is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services; nor should they be construed as a current or past endorsement, testimonial endorsement, recommendation or referral of SMFM or its representatives by any of its clients or any other third party. Rankings published by magazines and others are generally based exclusively on information prepared and/or submitted by the recognized advisor.

Crains two-part survey process consisted of evaluating each nominated companys workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part involved an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Star Mountain must pay a fee to Crains only for survey collection purposes. Detailed eligibility criteria can be found here: https://bestcompaniesgroup.com/best-companies-to-work-for-in-new-york/eligibility/

To be named to P&Is Best Places list, all firms met Best Companies high threshold for inclusion and were evaluated against others of similar size. Individual firm profiles, which were compiled based on survey results, reflect U.S. employment numbers and were confirmed by Best Companies in the summer. Company and employee comments were edited for space, style and clarity. Assets under management or advisement are as of June 30, unless otherwise noted. To participate, companies had to have at least 20 employees in the U.S., at least $100 million of discretionary assets under management or advisement and be in business for at least one year. An anonymous employee survey, which aimed to evaluate employee engagement and satisfaction, accounted for 75% of a firms score; an employer survey, which evaluated workplace policies, practices, benefits and demographics, made up 25%. https://bestcompaniesgroup.com/best-places-to-work-in-money-management/eligibility/

Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent–not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies–as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine rankings were calculated to four decimal places. https://www.inc.com/inc5000/

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Unleash Your Creative Potential with CreateAI: The Future of AI-Enhanced Content Creation

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The digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and at the forefront of this transformation is CreateAI—an innovative platform that empowers creators with AI-enhanced tools to unlock their true potential. Whether you’re an aspiring influencer, a meme enthusiast, a business visionary, or a budding game developer, CreateAI offers the resources you need to craft captivating content that inspires and engages. With AI simplifying complex creative processes, the platform enables creators of all levels to effortlessly transform their ideas into reality.

A Platform for Every Creator

At its core, CreateAI is designed to democratize content creation by offering powerful, AI-driven tools that simplify the production of visuals, videos, music, and more. No matter your background or technical expertise, CreateAI equips you with the tools to innovate and produce high-quality content with ease.

The platform’s journey begins with Phase 1: Become an Influencer, where creators can master the art of content creation to engage their audience. With AI-enhanced tools, influencers can elevate their online presence, craft visually appealing posts, and produce captivating content that resonates with their followers. AI’s intuitive capabilities streamline the creative process, allowing you to focus on building authentic connections with your audience.

In Phase 2: Become a Meme Developer, CreateAI introduces an entirely new way to participate in internet culture. Memes have become a dominant form of communication in the digital age, and CreateAI makes meme creation fun and easy. By transforming text into shareable and humorous images, CreateAI’s tools empower users to create viral content effortlessly. Whether you’re aiming to grow your social media presence or simply express creativity, CreateAI brings your ideas to life.

Phase 3: Become a Businessman is for entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to harness the power of AI to elevate their strategies and content. CreateAI enables businesses to develop impactful campaigns, streamline branding efforts, and craft innovative ideas that drive growth. With AI-enhanced tools at your fingertips, you can focus on expanding your business while AI handles the heavy lifting of content creation.

In Phase 4: Become a Game Developer, CreateAI goes beyond content creation to offer an immersive game development experience. The platform’s AI tools allow users to create engaging games with stunning visuals and dynamic elements, all from text-based commands. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or someone new to game design, CreateAI simplifies the complex world of game development, making your vision a reality.

Powerful AI Tools for Every Creative Need

At the heart of CreateAI is a suite of AI-enhanced tools that empower creators to innovate across various mediums:

– /Create Avatar: Transform simple text into lifelike avatars, customized and animated to your specifications. Bring characters to life effortlessly with AI.

  

– /Create Music: Compose unique music tracks from text, enabling you to create original compositions without needing extensive musical knowledge.

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– /Create Video: Produce engaging, high-quality videos from text-based inputs. Animate and edit seamlessly using AI assistance.

– /Create Meme: Design viral memes effortlessly with AI-driven tools, transforming text into shareable humor that captivates instantly.

– /Create Token Launch: Launch your own cryptocurrency tokens with AI precision, simplifying the process of entering the blockchain world.

– /Create Web: Build visually appealing, functional websites with the help of AI, streamlining the design and development process.

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A Strong Ecosystem Backed by Robust Tokenomics

CreateAI’s ecosystem is powered by its native token, $CREATE, which fuels the platform’s operations and growth. With a total supply of 100 million tokens on the Ethereum blockchain, the tokenomics of CreateAI ensures a balanced approach to liquidity, marketing, community incentives, and more. The ecosystem is designed to reward creators and foster a collaborative environment where both the platform and its users thrive. 

Join the Future of Creativity

CreateAI is not just a tool—it’s a movement. By joining the CreateAI community, you become part of a vibrant network of creators, developers, and innovators. Whether you’re looking to elevate your content creation, develop new business strategies, or build immersive games, CreateAI provides the tools you need to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Start your journey today with CreateAI and transform your creative ideas into reality with AI-enhanced precision. Visit [CreateAI](https://www.createai.io) to learn more and join a new era of creativity.

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Launch Your Blockchain Project with Ease: Introducing CoinCreate

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In today’s fast-paced digital economy, blockchain technology continues to revolutionize industries and open new opportunities for businesses and developers alike. However, the complexity of blockchain development has often acted as a barrier to entry, requiring specialized knowledge and technical expertise. CoinCreate, a cutting-edge platform, aims to change that by offering an all-in-one no-code solution that simplifies the process of launching blockchain projects. Whether you’re deploying tokens, creating staking contracts, launching NFT collections, or implementing governance systems, CoinCreate provides a seamless experience that empowers users to launch their blockchain projects with ease and speed.

One Platform, Multiple Solutions

CoinCreate offers a complete suite of tools designed to meet the needs of various blockchain projects, all accessible from a single platform. Gone are the days of relying on fragmented services for different aspects of your project—CoinCreate consolidates everything in one place. From deploying tokens to setting up governance structures, staking contracts, vesting contracts, and beyond, CoinCreate gives you the power to manage your entire project on a user-friendly platform.

Reach a Global Audience

The blockchain ecosystem is vast, with over 317 million blockchain users worldwide. CoinCreate enables you to tap into this massive audience by offering cross-chain compatibility with leading blockchains such as Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Binance Smart Chain (BNB), Avalanche, Polygon, and others. This means you can optimize for performance and cost on your preferred networks, while also reaching a broader and more diverse user base.

Cost-Effective Development Without the Complexity

One of the standout features of CoinCreate is its ability to eliminate the need for hiring specialized blockchain developers. Traditional blockchain development can be both costly and time-consuming, requiring expertise in smart contracts, tokenomics, and security protocols. CoinCreate removes this burden by providing an easy-to-use platform that allows software developers, teams, and businesses to deploy blockchain solutions without the steep costs associated with hiring niche talent. This allows you to focus on innovation, strategy, and community building while cutting down on development costs.

Intuitive Interface Designed for Everyone

CoinCreate has been thoughtfully designed to cater to users of all skill levels. Whether you’re an experienced blockchain developer or someone with minimal experience, CoinCreate’s simple interface ensures that you can deploy contracts effortlessly. The platform features an intuitive dashboard that provides a comprehensive view of your project, allowing you to manage your ecosystem efficiently. Detailed guides and tutorials also help users navigate the platform and deploy projects confidently.

Token Deployment in Minutes

Token deployment is one of the core features of CoinCreate, allowing users to create standard tokens, reflection tokens, and ERC404 tokens with just a few clicks. Customizing tokenomics has never been easier, and you can launch your token in minutes. This is especially valuable for businesses and projects that need to quickly launch tokens to engage their community, incentivize participation, or drive project development.

Engage Your Community with Staking and Governance

Staking contracts are another feature that makes CoinCreate stand out. With CoinCreate, you can set up staking contracts to incentivize token holding, ensuring long-term engagement from your community. Additionally, CoinCreate’s governance contract feature (coming soon) will enable you to build decentralized governance structures, empowering your community to participate in decision-making through transparent on-chain voting.

Future-Proof Features and Security

CoinCreate isn’t just about launching projects quickly—it’s about doing so securely and reliably. All contracts created through the platform are securely stored on the blockchain of your choosing. CoinCreate serves purely as an interface to the blockchain and does not hold or access any contracts. This ensures that your data remains in your control.

Furthermore, CoinCreate has integrated OpenZeppelin’s secure, audited smart contracts to provide an additional layer of protection. OpenZeppelin is a trusted name in blockchain security, offering modular contracts that are designed to protect decentralized applications (dApps) from vulnerabilities. This ensures that your contracts are built with best-in-class security from day one.

Who Can Benefit from CoinCreate?

CoinCreate caters to a wide range of users—from software developers and blockchain enthusiasts to Web3 projects, Web2 businesses looking to transition into blockchain, and even NFT artists and content creators. Whether you’re building complex decentralized applications, tokenizing assets, or simply experimenting with blockchain, CoinCreate provides the tools you need to succeed.

Ready to Build on the Blockchain?

CoinCreate is revolutionizing blockchain development by making it accessible, cost-effective, and simple for everyone. Whether you’re launching your first token, setting up staking contracts, or creating an entire decentralized ecosystem, CoinCreate is your all-in-one solution. Join the growing number of innovators already using CoinCreate to deploy their projects and unlock the potential of blockchain technology.

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Pinnacle Capital Launches $100 Million Web3 Fund to Accelerate Blockchain and AI Innovation

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Dubai, UAE – Pinnacle Capital, a leading family office and investment firm, has announced the establishment of a $100 million Web3 fund, reaffirming its commitment to driving the growth of blockchain and digital asset technologies. The new fund will target innovative projects at the intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI), positioning Pinnacle Capital at the forefront of the next wave of Web3 development.

 

 

Recent data indicates a resurgence of venture capital interest in the crypto sector, with funding increasing from $550 million in July to $633 million in August. Despite ongoing market challenges, Pinnacle Capital remains confident in the transformative potential of Web3 technologies. As a pioneering VC firm, Pinnacle believes the convergence of AI and blockchain presents a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of digital finance and decentralized economies.

 

Strategic Investments and Industry Partnerships

 

Pinnacle Capital has built a reputation for its diversified investments across energy, real estate, and healthcare. With the launch of the new Web3 fund, the firm is extending its expertise into the digital asset space, securing partnerships with a range of forward-thinking blockchain projects. Key collaborators include Celestia, OORT, Elixir Protocol, Fuel, Layer Zero, TrendX, Counter Fire, Wormhole, and DeAgent.ai, among others. These alliances will help Pinnacle Capital explore and capitalize on cutting-edge innovations across multiple layers of the blockchain ecosystem.

 

“We see the fusion of AI and blockchain as an inflection point that will significantly accelerate the adoption and evolution of digital assets,” said a Pinnacle Capital spokesperson. “Our strategy focuses on identifying protocols with real product-market fit, sustainable business models, and the potential to drive a new era of economic innovation.”

 

A Partnership with the UAE Highness Foundation

 

Leveraging its expertise in traditional investment and hedge fund management, Pinnacle Capital has partnered with the UAE Highness Foundation to establish itself as a strategic gateway for the Abu Dhabi consortium’s exploration of Web3 technology and wealth management. This collaboration underscores Pinnacle Capital’s mission to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the rapidly evolving digital economy.

 

About Pinnacle Capital

 

Pinnacle Capital is a global private investment firm with a diverse portfolio that spans venture capital, hedge funds, quantitative fund-of-funds, and innovation funds. The firm is committed to fostering the growth of emerging technologies, with a particular focus on AI, decentralized infrastructure (DePIN), SocialFi, DeFi, GameFi, and NFTs. Pinnacle Capital partners with best-in-class external investment managers to identify and invest in high-impact opportunities that drive technological progress and economic growth.

 

For more information, visit https://pin.capital or contact us at bp@pin.capital.

 

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