Iremia Podcast

Meet Michael B. Kessler, founder of GFC, a flexible investment firm formed in partnership with Landon Capital in 2020. With over 24 years of experience in investment banking and private equity, Kessler targets growing companies with less than $5 million of EBITDA for buyouts, acquisitions, and other growth initiatives. He previously spent seven years as a Partner at The Riverside Company and was responsible for founding the Riverside Strategic Capital Fund. Kessler also has experience as a Partner at Veronis Suhler Stevenson and has served on numerous boards. He holds an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School and a BA in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

As Senior Vice President of Investments, Kyle brings nearly a decade of experience in principal investments, operations, and investment banking experience to Erie Street and its portfolio partners.

Prior to joining Erie Street in 2019, Kyle worked as a Senior Associate at Glencoe Capital where his primary focus was to evaluate and execute new investments. Kyle also led various operational initiatives for Glencoe Capital’s portfolio companies, including serving as Vice President of Operations for Glencoe Capital’s food and beverage investment platform. Kyle began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Deloitte Corporate Finance.