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Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Business
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Painswick Capital Closes Inaugural Fund Above Target at $1.5 Billion
NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Painswick Capital Management LP ("Painswick" or the "Firm") today announced the final close of its inaugural fund, Painswick Capital Fund I LP (the "Fund") and related entities, with total commitments of approximately $1.5 billion. The Fund exceeded its initial target of $750 million, attracting a diverse group of global investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, asset managers, foundations, endowments, family offices, and high-net worth individuals. Painswick was founded as a specialist investment firm to capitalize on the opportunity within the rapidly growing single-asset continuation vehicle market. Established in 2024 by Founder John L. Garcia, the Chairman and former CEO of AEA Investors, the Firm seeks to invest with high-performing management teams, companies, and sponsors. The Painswick team leverages its global network and cycle-tested private equity underwriting experience to select the best risk adjusted opportunities within this emerging asset class. "We are pleased to close our debut fund well above our target raise, which is a testament to the strategy, the experience of our team, and the increasing realization by investors of the attractiveness of this growing market," said John Garcia, Founder and Managing Partner of Painswick. "The single-asset continuation vehicle market is still early in its growth trajectory, and we are grateful for the support of our Fund I investors, who share our conviction in the significant and long-term potential of our strategy. With Fund I, Painswick is positioned as a scaled differentiated partner, with the ability to back exceptional businesses through a focused, disciplined strategy designed to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns for our investors." Since its establishment in 2024, Painswick has completed four investments across a range of industries in North America and Europe. Simpson Thatcher and Bartlett LLP served as legal counsel to Painswick in connection with the fundraise. About Painswick CapitalPainswick is a New York-based specialist investment firm primarily focused on high-performing middle market companies within the rapidly expanding single-asset continuation vehicle market. Established in 2024 as a partnership between John L. Garcia and AEA Investors, Painswick seeks to invest with high-performing management teams, companies, and sponsors, utilizing the expertise and private equity underwriting experience of its team. More information is available at Media Contact Kate Thompson / Madeline JonesJoele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher212.355.4449media@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Painswick Capital Management LP
Wall Street Journal
05-08-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Painswick Capital Raises $1.5 Billion for Booming Secondary Deals
Recently formed Painswick Capital Management tapped growing investor appetite for secondhand private-equity deals involving a single company to raise about $1.5 billion for the firm's debut secondary fund. The final tally for Painswick Capital Fund I surpassed the firm's $750 million target and marks New York-based Painswick's first fund since its founding last year by John Garcia in partnership with midmarket-focused AEA Investors, another private-equity firm in the city. Garcia remains nonexecutive chairman at AEA, where he had worked for more than two decades, including as chief executive.
Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Yahoo
Deputies perform life-saving CPR after Bills practice
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 70-year-old woman is in stable condition after receiving life-saving CPR following the Buffalo Bills' Return of the Blue and Red practice at Highmark Stadium on Friday night, the Erie County Sheriff's Office announced. Officials said that reserve deputies John Klingesmith and Greg Daniel noticed a woman leaning on a railing around 7:40 p.m. Klingesmith performed CPR with fellow reserve deputy Bernie Kowal before rescue crews also responded and assisted with CPR until the woman's pulse returned. The woman was then transported to Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. 'Thank God for the professionalism and training of our deputies, the EMTs and physicians on scene at Highmark Stadium. They are all heroes,' said Erie County Sheriff John Garcia in a statement. 'Please consider learning CPR. None of us know when we might need this important skill.' This is the second time in the last eight months that deputies performed life-saving CPR at Highmark Stadium. On Dec. 22, 2024, a 61-year-old man received CPR during the first half of the team's game against the New England Patriots. Latest Local News Deputies perform life-saving CPR after Bills practice National Guardsman accused of trying to smuggle contraband Along 4 The Hike: Beaver Meadow Nature Preserve Hamburg man arrested, accused of selling marijuana to children Jamestown man sentenced to 30 years for production of child pornography *** Mark Ludwiczak joined the News 4 team in 2024. He is a veteran journalist with two decades of experience in Buffalo. You can follow him online at @marklud12. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
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John Garcia uplifts local bands, weighs in on Kyuss reunion talk ahead of Pioneertown show
John Garcia doesn't carry himself like a rock star, even though he's one of the most defining voices to ever come out of the California desert. During a recent phone interview, the former Kyuss vocalist and Palm Springs resident expressed support for the local music scene and wanted to promote two local bands — Empty Seat and Whitewater — who are opening his homecoming show on Saturday, July 19 at Pappy and Harriet's. Garcia reiterated during our discussion that the Coachella Valley has a rich music scene beyond the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Stagecoach country music festival. He said he chose Empty Seat and Whitewater to represent said music scene after watching them perform in a local battle of the bands contest that he judged last year. "I've been where they are, trying to get people to hear what you're doing, and if I can give them a platform, even for one night, I will. This show is more than me getting back on stage, it's about putting the spotlight on some of the best talent in the desert right now and showing people this scene is alive and well," Garcia said. Empty Seat lead vocalist Erin Marie said she appreciates Garcia for "seeing something special" in the band, which includes Anthony Ferrer (guitar), Matt King (bass) and Rickey Villalobos (drums). "This is a very competitive world, and it's hard to find people who want to bring other people up with them," she said. "We are very excited to open up for John, and I admire him for having so much passion for the desert music scene. He's the star here, but he is giving us the opportunity to shine. It's inspiring, and I too want to do this for others as we progress on our musical journey." Whitewater is led by former Pescaterritory guitarist Jason Zembo. According to the band's website, Whitewater was founded in 2023 and has already performed at notable venues, including the Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood and the House of Blues in Anaheim. Kyuss, which created the genre of desert rock, formed in 1987 in Palm Desert featuring Garcia, guitarist Josh Homme, bassist Chris Cockrell, rhythm guitarist/bassist Nick Oliveri and drummer Brant Bjork. Later members included bassist Scott Reeder and drummer Alfredo Hernández. The band blended punk, metal and classic rock into a signature sound and released four albums, and toured with bands such as Metallica and White Zombie before breaking up in 1995. Homme went on to form Queens of the Stone Age and cofounded Eagles of Death Metal with former Palm Desert resident Jesse Hughes. During a June 20 video interview featuring Garcia's former Kyuss bandmate and Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme by Kyuss World founder Nathan Lawver, Homme was asked about the likelihood of a Kyuss reunion and said, "It's possible." Garcia said that despite the stormy relationship between he and Homme following Kyuss' 1995 breakup and the 2012 lawsuit filed by Homme and former bassist Scott Reeder against him, drummer Brant Bjork and bassist Nick Oliveri for having toured under the name Kyuss Lives, he'd "welcome the call" from Homme. "If that call ever comes, unequivocally and undeniably, it's a big yes for me to share the stage with Josh, Scott Reeder, Nick Oliveri, Brant Bjork, and Alfredo Hernández. It would be a dream come true again. Will it happen? Who knows? Am I holding my breath? No. Life goes on with or without. Whatever has happened in the past is in the past, and I wish all of those gentlemen that I just mentioned nothing but the best," Garcia said. Looking back on the Kyuss breakup, Garcia said, "I've grown up and I'm a different person than I was back then." "The best thing that could have happened to me was Kyuss breaking up, that gave me the biggest slice of humble pie that I'd ever had jammed down my throat, and it was very good for me," Garcia said. After leaving Kyuss, Garcia continued to front new projects such as Slo Burn, Unida and Hermano and then as a solo artist. But his love for animals led to a full-time career as a veterinary technician at the Palm Springs Animal Hospital, where his wife Wendy also works. His backing band, which includes an all-star cast of local musicians such as former Dwarves drummer Greg Saenz, Yawning Man bassist Billy Cordell and guitarist John Bennet — also have day jobs. Saenz is a bartender at Tamarisk Country Club, Cordell is a certified yoga instructor and owns Bliss Chakra Spa in Palm Desert, and Bennet is an English teacher. Garcia noted that "the moons have to align just right" to secure approval from both bosses and spouses for this month-long North American tour. The tour began on June 26 in San Diego and includes stops in Sacramento, Seattle, Calgary and Denver, and concludes on July 19 at Pappy and Harriet's. "This tour is for everybody. I got off stage last night, went to the merchandise booth, took some pictures, signed some records and I was floored with the appreciation and was just so appreciative to have people still buying tickets," Garcia said. "Will I be packing my fishing pole? Yes, because I have to get some fishing in somewhere along the lines, this is also my vacation." Garcia said he hopes to have a new solo album ready in 2027 and the writing sessions have already begun. As for whether a Kyuss reunion happens or not, he seems more focused on the present and playing music on his terms. "If this is the last tour I ever do, I'd be content. But as long as there are people out there who want to hear the music, and as long as I'm healthy and having fun, I'll keep doing it," Garcia said. Returning to the desert and performing at Pappy and Harriet's feels personal. This will be his third time performing at the Pioneertown roadhouse. "It's home turf, and there's nothing like playing in front of friends, family and the community that shaped who I am. I still get nervous and excited. That doesn't go away, no matter how long you've been doing this," Garcia said. "Right now, I'm just thankful and can't wait to get back on that Pappy's stage. It's going to be a hell of a night." What: John Garcia and The Bastards Rata with Whitewater and Empty Seat When: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19 Where: Pappy and Harriet's, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown Cost: 42.74 More info: Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment for the Desert Sun. He can be reached at This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: John Garcia: Kyuss reunion possibility, uplifting local bands
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
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SEC, ACC programs still hot after Auburn WR commitment Denairius Gray
John Garcia, Jr. More than 16 months have come and gone since Denairius Gray came off the board with an early commitment to Auburn football. The Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna standout wide receiver has continued to collect scholarship offers and increased interest from several other programs since, but the messaging coming from The Plains remains the same. Advertisement "It's the same thing, they stay showing love," Gray told Rivals. "They're getting receivers, they're working over there. It's the same message that got me committed. "They just reinforce it." Fellow South Florida native and AU wide receivers coach Marcus Davis has led the Tiger charge for Gray from the beginning. He remains a key factor in how long and steady the four-star has been with the program. "Me and Coach Davis are locked in," he said. "We've got a real good relationship. We talk all the time, real often." Still, Gray contends that a handful of programs remain in steady communication with him. Washington hosted him for an official visit in late April while Ole Miss and NC State are also likely to get him on campus. Advertisement The only date Gray mentioned, however, is a return to Auburn the weekend of June 13. CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage | Player ranking | Team ranking | Transfer search | Transfer Tracker RIVALS CAMP SERIES: Rivals Five-Star heading back to Indy | Rivals Five-Star roster | Schedule/info Florida, Missouri and Kentucky are also among the programs keeping tabs on the rising-senior recruit. While a full summer schedule still appears to be determined, the top 100 prospect wrapped up his final spring season at state power CMHS, looking to defend yet another state title in 2025. Advertisement "Being here makes me a better player and person," Gray said. "Even in the classroom, for sure. My catching, route-running and technique has gotten better. "The little things really matter here." Marcus Benjamin contributed to this report.
