O2 Investment Partners Adds Two Associates to Expand Deal Team
Event summary
- O2 Investment Partners appointed Keenan Baldus and Gray Sasser as Associates on September 15, 2026.
- Baldus joins from BNP Paribas’ Investment Banking Group, focusing on industrial technology and business services.
- Sasser transitions from Wells Fargo’s Power, Utilities & Renewables group, specializing in M&A and capital markets.
- Both new hires will evaluate investment opportunities, conduct due diligence, and support portfolio companies.
The big picture
O2 Investment Partners is bolstering its deal team amid a competitive landscape for lower middle-market investments. The hires reflect a strategic emphasis on industrial technology and renewable energy, sectors where private equity firms are increasingly allocating capital. With AUM likely in the hundreds of millions, O2’s ability to execute on these hires could signal a more aggressive growth phase.
What we're watching
- Deal Pipeline Growth
- How the addition of Baldus and Sasser will accelerate O2’s investment activity in niche services and technology sectors.
- Portfolio Performance
- Whether the new hires can enhance value creation in existing portfolio companies through strategic underwriting.
- Industry Focus Shift
- The pace at which O2 pivots toward renewable energy and industrial technology investments, given the new team’s expertise.