Sue Cho

Advancing lower middle market companies into industry leaders is our only mission. We support passionate entrepreneurs and management teams who want to partner with us to accelerate growth, both organically through strategic and operational initiatives and inorganically by identifying and funding acquisitions. http://mountaingatecap.com/

Partners Group is a global private markets investment management firm with more than $96 billion under management.

Develop and oversee operating and financial strategies for UpPurpose, focusing on future growth and scale. Manage internal company finance and operations, including: financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, contract negotiations, corporate and HR policies, staff onboarding and payroll. Help the operating teams meet their growth plans and strategic objectives while mitigating risk and maximizing operational efficiencies across the business.

Served as a member of the investing team which manages a $395 million fund focused on building best-in-class organizations and advancing lower-middle-market companies by partnering with leaders/management, executing organic and buy-and-build growth strategies, and driving operational value creation. Member of the board of directors of W2O Group and EliteSEM (Tinuiti).

Served as a member of the investing team which managed over $3 billion across multiple funds and was focused on building best-in-class organizations and advancing middle-market companies by partnering with leaders/management, executing organic and buy-and-build growth strategies, and driving operational value creation. Member of the board of directors of Fort Dearborn Company and Trafficware.

Held progressive leadership roles in this private equity firm, which invests in lower-middle-market companies operating in selected segments of the information, education, and media industries and partners with leadership teams to refocus strategy, improve operations, build businesses organically and through acquisitions, and significantly increases returns for investors. Member of the board of directors of Gordian, Antenna International, Heartland Publications, and Wilks Broadcasting.

Researched and analyzed equity investments, developed plans to expand a subsidiary, negotiated sale of a distribution/production company, pursued licensing deals, and executed ideas for improvements for ABC and ESPN.

Executed multiple transactions, including secondary equity offerings, high yield and investment grade debt, and mergers and acquisitions.

Performed financial analysis for clients representing more than $850 million of the media portfolio, created industry research reports, and established risk parameters for the media group.