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02-06-2025
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Atar Capital Founder Cyrus Nikou Recognized on Los Angeles Business Journal's LA500
Nikou's strategic leadership and influence as a member of the Los Angeles business community is helping drive impact and sustainable growth for affiliate companies LOS ANGELES, June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atar Capital is proud to celebrate founder and managing partner Cyrus Nikou's appearance on the Los Angeles Business Journal's prestigious LA500 list for the third year. LABJ celebrates the most influential leaders and impactful executives in the Los Angeles business community with its annual list, published June 2. The recognition reflects Nikou's notable contributions within private equity and his commitment to driving meaningful progress through sustainable investments at Atar Capital. "I'm deeply honored to be recognized by LA500 for my leadership, but even more for the meaningful progress that Atar Capital is spearheading in the communities it serves," said Nikou. "This honor reflects the unwavering dedication of our team as we partner with mission-driven businesses to address significant sustainability challenges affecting our society and create lasting impact. I'm proud of what my team has accomplished and excited for what's ahead." Under Nikou's leadership, Atar Capital has demonstrated that lower-middle market investment firms can deliver strong returns while making the world better. He founded the firm in 2016, and works directly with leadership at Atar Capital's affiliate companies to drive sustainable growth, efficiency, and innovation across industries. Find the complete list of 2025's LA500 at Los Angeles Business Journal here. About Atar Capital Atar Capital is a global private investment firm that acquires a wide range of lower middle market businesses exhibiting opportunities for growth, revitalization and significant value creation. Atar Capital's principals have collectively completed 90 private equity transactions across 18 countries worldwide. Atar Capital's combination of operational expertise, industry knowledge and investment experience provide a unique edge in creating value and working as a true partner with its portfolio companies. The firm assists in activities ranging from growing the business to improving operations and financial performance, leveraging all available resources and talent within Atar's leadership team, as well as its bench of seasoned senior advisors with deep sector and functional expertise. For more information, please visit View source version on Contacts NextTech CommunicationsElla Ceróneceron@ T: 732 813 1150 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Atar Capital Founder Cyrus Nikou Recognized on Los Angeles Business Journal's LA500
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Atar Capital is proud to celebrate founder and managing partner Cyrus Nikou 's appearance on the Los Angeles Business Journal 's prestigious LA500 list for the third year. 'I'm deeply honored to be recognized by LA500 for my leadership, but even more for the meaningful progress that Atar Capital is spearheading in the communities it serves,' said Cyrus Nikou. LABJ celebrates the most influential leaders and impactful executives in the Los Angeles business community with its annual list, published June 2. The recognition reflects Nikou's notable contributions within private equity and his commitment to driving meaningful progress through sustainable investments at Atar Capital. 'I'm deeply honored to be recognized by LA500 for my leadership, but even more for the meaningful progress that Atar Capital is spearheading in the communities it serves,' said Nikou. 'This honor reflects the unwavering dedication of our team as we partner with mission-driven businesses to address significant sustainability challenges affecting our society and create lasting impact. I'm proud of what my team has accomplished and excited for what's ahead.' Under Nikou's leadership, Atar Capital has demonstrated that lower-middle market investment firms can deliver strong returns while making the world better. He founded the firm in 2016, and works directly with leadership at Atar Capital's affiliate companies to drive sustainable growth, efficiency, and innovation across industries. Find the complete list of 2025's LA500 at Los Angeles Business Journal here. About Atar Capital Atar Capital is a global private investment firm that acquires a wide range of lower middle market businesses exhibiting opportunities for growth, revitalization and significant value creation. Atar Capital's principals have collectively completed 90 private equity transactions across 18 countries worldwide. Atar Capital's combination of operational expertise, industry knowledge and investment experience provide a unique edge in creating value and working as a true partner with its portfolio companies. The firm assists in activities ranging from growing the business to improving operations and financial performance, leveraging all available resources and talent within Atar's leadership team, as well as its bench of seasoned senior advisors with deep sector and functional expertise. For more information, please visit
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Tamara Gurney Honored as Los Angeles Business Journal's Top 100 Banker
Mission Valley Bank CEO Recognized for Transformational Leadership and Commitment to Local Economic Growth BURBANK, Calif., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 15, 2025, at an exclusive reception hosted by the Los Angeles Business Journal, Tamara Gurney, Founder, CEO, and President of Mission Valley Bank, was named one of the Top 100 Bankers in Los Angeles, earning the Specialty Award for Small Business Advocate—a powerful testament to her legacy of leadership, community impact, and dedication to entrepreneurs and local economies. In a region home to over 65,000 banking professionals, this recognition speaks volumes—not only about Gurney's personal commitment to small businesses but also about Mission Valley Bank's long-standing role as a champion for community growth. When Tamara Gurney founded Mission Valley Bank in July 2001, her vision was clear: create a community-focused bank rooted in relationship banking, where small business clients receive more than just transactions—they gain a partner. From day one, Mission Valley Bank set out to redefine the client experience, delivering high-touch, personalized service led by bankers who understand the needs of entrepreneurs and business owners. More than two decades later, that promise has not only endured—it has grown. Under Gurney's leadership, Mission Valley Bank secured its Community Development Financial Institution status in 2007, affirming its mission to invest in local communities and drive economic opportunities. Today, the bank continues to champion its founding philosophy: Bank Local | Build Local—a belief that when local deposits stay in the community, they fuel small business growth, create jobs, and strengthen the economic foundation for everyone. With locations in Sun Valley, Santa Clarita, and a recently opened branch in Burbank, the bank is expanding its footprint with intention and purpose. Plans are already underway to open a new branch in Arcadia later this year, extending Mission Valley Bank's reach and resources to even more small business communities across Southern California. The Los Angeles Business Journal honor also recognized the work of Mission Valley Bank's Senior Vice President of Community Development, Paula Bahamon, further cementing the bank's place among the region's top financial institutions driving meaningful, and measurable community impact. In an industry where scale often overshadows service, Tamara Gurney has built something different—on purpose. Her recognition is not an individual honor, but a reflection of a team of Bankers that prioritizes clients and small business success. As Mission Valley Bank continues to grow—branch by branch, relationship by relationship—it remains rooted in the values it was built on: service, trust, and entrepreneurial partnership. And at its center is a founder who has never been interested in doing what is expected—only what is right. About Mission Valley BankMission Valley Bank is a full-service, community-focused business bank dedicated to building lasting relationships and delivering financial solutions that support the growth of local businesses and individuals. The Bank is known for its deep local relationships, personalized service, and commitment to building stronger communities through tailored financial solutions. Member FDICTo learn more, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Mission Valley Bank
Yahoo
02-04-2025
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Sunbit Recognized for Innovation and Rapid Business Growth with Five Prestigious Awards
Industry recognition from ADSO, Deloitte, Forbes, Inc., and the Los Angeles Business Journal underscore Sunbit's strong demand and leadership LOS ANGELES, April 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sunbit, the company building financial technology for real life, has received 5 awards in 4 months from industry leaders, including the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO), Deloitte, Forbes, Inc., and the Los Angeles Business Journal. These awards recognize Sunbit's rapid growth trajectory and innovation as it transforms customer and merchant experiences in point-of-sale financing and cobranded credit cards. Through a seamless approval process that delivers decisions quickly, Sunbit is bringing the speed and accessibility of online transactions to in-person purchases. Removing friction at the point of sale not only empowers businesses to improve conversion rates, it also enhances customer satisfaction. To further ensure streamlined consumer experiences, merchants and associates are supported by an entire ecosystem of tools, training, and technology. "Continually delivering better, more transparent consumer finance experiences requires a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication from our team," said Arad Levertov, CEO of Sunbit. "These awards recognize that their contributions, along with our innovative technology and customer-first approach, are true growth drivers and that real gains are not just offering more choices, but significantly better ones." Despite never charging fees of any kind for its in-store buy now, pay later (BNPL) technology or cobranded credit card, Sunbit has achieved over 30% growth year over year. This momentum places it in the top 10% of private financial technology companies in the U.S. Recognition for this sustained growth, as well as its innovative technology and trustworthy approach, includes the following: Forbes Fintech 50, which spotlights the most groundbreaking companies that are improving the cost, efficiency and access of financial services. In addition to growing faster than competitors, this award celebrates companies making a deep impact on consumers and businesses through innovation. Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, which recognizes the fastest-growing North American companies in the technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech sectors based on fiscal year revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. Inc. 5000 Regionals Pacific, which ranks the fastest-growing Pacific private companies, based in California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska and listed Sunbit at #42. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Pacific economy's most dynamic segment of independent small businesses. Los Angeles Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies, which distinguishes the top 100 private companies with the highest revenue growth in a three-year period in the L.A. area, spanning all industry types. ADSO Innovation Award, an esteemed dental industry accolade, which highlights the advancement of technologies that raise the quality of processes and products and/or have enhanced the dignity and status of the dental profession. For more information on Sunbit, visit: About Sunbit Sunbit builds financial technology for real life. Our financial technology products have helped millions of people ease the stress of paying for life's expenses by giving them more options on how and when they pay. Sunbit's technology brings no-fee credit cards for top retailers. The company's BNPL solution is found in over 50% of all auto dealership service centers and is the fastest-growing and second-largest dental patient financing solution. Loans are made by Transportation Alliance Bank Inc. dba T.A.B. Bank, which determines qualifications for and terms of credit. The Sunbit Card is issued by T.A.B. Bank, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Use of the card is subject to the cardholder agreement. View source version on Contacts Meaghan ShieldsFor Sunbitmedia@ Sign in to access your portfolio
