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Associated Press
12-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
AVALT Announces Hire of James Scola as Partner; Expands Investment Focus Into Professional and Technology Services Sectors
AVALT, a Boston-based private investment firm, is pleased to announce that James Scola has joined the firm as a Partner and member of the Investment Committee in its newly formed Professional & Tech Services vertical. Mr. Scola will help to co-lead AVALT's middle market investments in the sector, which will complement AVALT's existing and highly successful Commercial & Industrial Services vertical strategy. 'It's a pleasure to welcome James to AVALT,' said Ian Reynolds, a co-founding Partner at AVALT. 'The build-out of our Professional & Tech Services vertical represents an exciting step forward for AVALT as we continue to find more ways to match our patient, long-term capital with great companies to form enduring partnerships in support of growth. We look forward to James's contributions as he joins us in bringing this proven and disciplined approach to additional sectors and businesses.' The Professional & Tech Services vertical will focus on supporting growth-oriented businesses in a variety of end markets within the knowledge economy. These include IT services & technology enablement, professional advisory services (including financial services), as well as vertical market data and software. Mr. Scola brings more than 16 years of private equity and investment banking experience, joining AVALT from Abry Partners, where he was a Partner and co-led the firm's Financial Services & Technology buyouts team. In that role, he was responsible for sourcing and leading control stake and growth investments in retirement services, wealth & asset management, risk & compliance services, insurance, and vertical software/tech-enabled services, and was also closely involved with recruiting and developing talent for the firm. Mr. Scola previously served in the investment banking division of Credit Suisse. Mr. Scola holds a BA in Economics, summa cum laude, from Providence College. 'AVALT has built a truly differentiated investment approach for founders and management teams seeking a partner to scale, and I'm excited to join the firm at a time of strategic expansion,' said Scola. 'The firm's long-term, hands-on commitment to building businesses the right way aligns perfectly with my investment philosophy. I welcome the opportunity to co-lead our efforts in the Professional & Tech Services space and work closely with my colleagues and our management teams to drive true value creation.' 'James's addition to the team comes at an exciting time, as we advance to implement our long-term growth strategy for AVALT,' said Marko Kivisto, a Partner and co-founder of AVALT. 'We remain thoroughly committed to being highly supportive of the businesses in which we invest, helping them scale to becoming category leaders, and the addition of James will help us to accelerate our pace in an effort to expand the number of companies we can support with our platform.' About AVALT AVALT is a Boston-based private investment firm that partners with middle-market businesses to create long-term value. With a team of experienced investors and operators, AVALT focuses on building exceptional companies in Commercial & Industrial Services and Professional & Tech Services industries. AVALT builds truly collaborative partnerships with management teams, lending their decades of private equity and industry experience to drive growth and positive change in these businesses. Unlike traditional private equity firms, AVALT invests only its own capital, allowing for a flexible, long-term investment horizon. To learn more, please visit . Gregory FCA SOURCE: AVALT Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/12/2025 06:30 AM/DISC: 03/12/2025 06:30 AM
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Survivor 48 Cast Includes Two Firefighters, a Surgeon, a Master Debater and a Stunt Man — See Photos
Now a month out from its Season 48 premiere, CBS' Survivor has unveiled the 18 new castaways who will be vying for the title of Sole Survivor (and a none-too-shabby $1 million prize). This cycle's contenders range in age from 24 to 55, while their occupations include surgeon, stunt man, gym teacher, debate professor (all ears on him at tribal council time!) and pizzeria manager. More from TVLine Exclusive Tracker Trailer: First Look at Colter Shaw's Return in Midseason Premiere - Here's When It Airs FBI's John Boyd Talks 'Emotional' Scola Story - and Improving on That NCIS: LA Chase Scene Pet Peeve NCIS: Origins' Kyle Schmid Talks Launch of Franks' 'Heart-Wrenching' Backstory, Monday-Night Watch Parties With Wife Caity Lotz You also have a fire captain and a fire lieutenant, which seems like it would somehow play into any fire-making challenge, though I am not quite sure how. (I haven't watched since Season 1 or so. 'Member that lady with the rat speech?) Survivor Season 48 will kick off with a two-hour premiere in Wednesday, Feb. 26, to be followed by weekly 90-minute outings. The show will of course also be available to stream on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ With Showtime subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after). Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst returns as host. Yet again, the participants will be divided into three tribes of six and 'face a season to remember from the moment they step on the beach. Even the strongest competitors will be tested and forced to dig deep mentally and physically to ensure their torch stays lit,' the synopsis assures us. Survivor Season 47 this past fall averaged nearly 6 million total viewers and a 0.91 demo rating (with delayed playback). It was broadcast TV's #1-rated non-sports program, and the second-most watched, #1-rated reality show. Now, meet the cast…. Age: 38Hometown: New York, Residence: Brooklyn, Tech product lead Age: 38Hometown: East Bay, Residence: Costa Mesa, Debate professor Age: 24Hometown: Eagan, Residence: Providence, Ph.D. candidate Age: 31Hometown: Roanoke, Residence: Brooklyn, Attorney Age: 34Hometown: Waco, TexasCurrent Residence: Waco, TexasOccupation: P.E. coach Age: 30Hometown: PhiladelphiaCurrent Residence: Simi Valley, Marketing professional Age: 45Hometown: Vacaville, Residence: West Sacramento, Fire captain Age: 31Hometown: Toronto, CanadaCurrent Residence: Foster City, Software engineer Age: 39Hometown: Long Beach, Residence: Buena Park, Stunt performer Age: 34Hometown: The Woodlands, TexasCurrent Residence: Los AngelesOccupation: Music executive Age: 34Hometown: Fremont, Residence: Livermore, Finance manager Age: 46Hometown: Columbia, Residence: Greenville, Surgeon Age: 34Hometown: Monroe, Residence: St. Petersburg, Flight attendant Age: 29Hometown: Winthrop, Residence: Winthrop, Pizzeria manager Age: 33Hometown: West Orange, Residence: Arlington, PR consultant Age: 55Hometown: ChicagoCurrent Residence: ChicagoOccupation: Fire lieutenant Age: 28Hometown: Monrovia, LiberiaCurrent Residence: Augusta, Sales expert Age: 31Hometown: Montgomery Village, Residence: PhiladelphiaOccupation: Substance abuse counselor Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
