Colbeck Capital Management, a firm in the middle market private credit sector, has made a notable addition to its team. Michael Smith has officially joined the firm as a Managing Director on the Investment Team. He will be based in New York and reporting directly to the firm’s co-founders and Managing Partners, Jason Beckman and Jason Colodne.
Smith brings nearly twenty years of extensive experience in private credit and corporate lending to Colbeck. He has a strong background in various investment strategies, including sponsored, non-sponsored, and special situations. Most recently, Smith served as Co-Head of the U.S. Private Debt strategy at Muzinich & Co., a respected global asset manager. During his time, he expanded the platform to over $500 million. His responsibilities included overseeing all aspects of capital formation, origination, investment execution, portfolio management, and leading the investment team.
Before joining Muzinich & Co., Smith held significant senior investment roles at several prominent firms. He worked at Credit Suisse, GE Antares Capital—which is now known as Antares Capital—and Madison Capital Funding, now called Apogem Capital. In these positions, he was involved in executing a diverse range of private credit transactions, including those related to sponsored finance, non-sponsored lending, and special situations.
Smith started his professional journey in investment banking and corporate credit at BMO Capital Markets. His early career experiences laid a strong foundation for his expertise in the financial sector. In addition to his extensive professional background, Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Boston University. His strong educational background, combined with his vast experience in investment strategies, makes him a valuable addition to the Colbeck team.
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“We are pleased to welcome Michael to Colbeck as we continue to scale our investment team with best-in-class executives and broaden our capabilities across the U.S. middle market. Against the backdrop of a dynamic and ever-evolving credit environment, Michael’s extensive experience growing private debt platforms, coupled with his proven ability to originate, structure, and manage complex investments, will be instrumental as we look to continue capturing attractive opportunities that can deliver value to our borrowers and investors.”
Jason Colodne and Jason Beckman
“Colbeck has distinguished itself as a leading provider of innovative capital solutions for middle-market companies, operating with a level of creativity and flexibility that sets it apart from traditional lenders. I am thrilled to join the firm at a time when market dislocations are creating compelling investment opportunities for disciplined, well-capitalized firms like Colbeck. I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of the platform.”
Michael Smith
