Chris Sznewajs
Founder and Managing Partner of Pacific Avenue Capital, a private equity firm specialising in complex carve-outs and investments in businesses owned by 'unnatural owners', with operations across the US and Europe.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 24min
Building a Value Creation Machine & Scaling a Private Equity Firm
Chris Sznewajs, founder and managing partner of Pacific Avenue Capital, builds value through complex carve-outs and investments in businesses owned by 'unnatural owners'. He discusses expanding into Europe with a people-first approach. He outlines proprietary corporate sourcing, the mechanics of a TotalEnergies carve-out, and why a dedicated ops team of generalists drives cross-border integration and EBITDA growth.
