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About
Bordon Lai is a Managing Director at Beach Point Capital Management in New York, where he focuses on private equity and special situation investing. He plays a key role in building out the firm's private equity platform and leads investments in sectors such as franchising, consumer, and business services, exemplified by his involvement in transactions like the acquisition of Metro Franchising, a major Dunkin' franchisee.
Before joining Beach Point in 2021, Lai served as Principal at Quilvest USA and Vision Capital, where he specialized in direct private equity investments and helped grow portfolio companies in various industries. His expertise spans flexible mandate investments, tactical opportunities, and supporting growth-oriented businesses within private markets.
Lai holds an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and undergraduate degrees in International Business, Finance, Economics, and Sociology from Georgetown University and LSE. With over two decades of experience, he is recognized for his deep sector knowledge, investment acumen, and leadership in expanding Beach Point’s private equity efforts, with a notable track record supporting management teams and driving strategic growth.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Point Capital Management | Principal | Feb 2021 to Present | — |
| Quilvest Usa, Inc. | Principal | Aug 2015 to Dec 2020 | — |
| Vision Capital | Principal | Jun 2013 to Jul 2015 | — |
| Pegasus Capital Advisors | Vice President | Aug 2009 to May 2013 | — |
| Pegasus Capital Advisors | Senior Associate | Sep 2004 to Jun 2007 | — |
| Credit Suisse | Analyst - Financial Sponsors | Oct 2003 to Aug 2004 | — |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst - Leveraged Finance | Jun 2002 to Oct 2003 | — |
Education
The Wharton School
Master of Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Finance
2007 — 2009
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
Bachelors, International Business, Finance
1998 — 2002
Department Of Sociology, Lse
2000 — 2001
West Genesee Senior High School
Georgetown University
Economics, International Business, Finance
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Finance
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Portfolio Manager | United States |
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 | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
A Azita Guiv | Portfolio Analyst | Irvine, CA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
 | Senior Portfolio Analyst | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
 | Vice President - Senior Loans and High Yield Bonds | Santa Monica, CA , United States |
 | Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
E Evelyn Beagle | Analyst | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
 | Valuation Analyst | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
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