Hershel Gerson

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About Hershel Gerson

I am a seasoned financial advisor with over 20 years of experience in investment banking, M&A, and private equity. I have successfully advised and closed over 60 transactions worth more than $30 billion for private equity and corporate clients, spanning multiple industries and strategic matters.Currently, I am leading West Coast Origination at Lafayette Square, where we focus on lending to middle-market businesses while offering significant managerial assistance to create and preserve jobs, and stimulate economic opportunity across the US. I use my expertise in private credit, leveraged finance, and M&A to source, structure, and execute debt investments that support the growth and sustainability of our borrowers.In addition, I am a partner and senior advisor at PGP Capital Advisors, a boutique firm that helps founders of emerging companies raise growth capital and execute on strategic alternatives including potential restructurings. I am passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and investors who are driving innovation and positive change in their industry. To further support these companies, I have provided fractional CFO services to help optimize their financial performance and achieve their strategic goals.The health and wellness industry is an area of focus and emphasis for me, which aligns with my personal interest and my wife's career as a physiologist, nutritionist, and chef.