Verix Equity Partners, a new player in private‑equity, has hired former AE Industrial Partners principal Graham Kantor to bolster its investment team. Kantor will operate out of Delray Beach, Florida, positioning Verix close to its target market. The move signals Verix’s intent to build a seasoned bench as it launches its first fund in 2024 cycle for mid‑term returns and and.

Before joining Verix, Kantor led deals at AE Industrial Partners, where he helped source and execute transactions across industrial sectors. His track record includes multiple successful exits that generated double‑digit returns for investors. Verix’s founders, Jeff Hart and Sean Battle, view his arrival as a cornerstone for the firm’s growth strategy in the upcoming investment cycle and portfolio expansion plan.

Verix’s launch coincides with a surge in specialty industrial funds seeking niche opportunities. By anchoring its capital team with Kantor’s expertise, the firm aims to capture value in mid‑cap industrial assets. Investors will watch the firm’s first close to assess the impact of his deal sourcing and execution capability on returns for future investment strategies and portfolio management decisions in.