Our Founder, John K. Castle, is also the founder of Castle Harlan, Inc. (www.castleharlan.com). Castle Harlan is a New York-based private equity firm whose cumulative investment partnerships, together with three affiliated Australian funds, have represented committed capital in excess of $6.0 billion.* Prior to founding Castle Harlan, Mr. John K. Castle was President and CEO of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette - a major Wall Street investment bank.

In addition to John K. Castle, our team includes professionals with first-rate management, deal evaluation and legal capabilities. Further, Branford has developed an extensive network of advisory professionals to help evaluate, finance and manage acquisition opportunities.

* Although Branford Castle and Castle Harlan may focus on deals with similar characteristics, Branford reviews opportunities under $75MM in total enterprise value, whereas Castle Harlan focuses on companies above that threshold. Branford will pass certain opportunities to Castle Harlan that exceed our maximum thresholds.