Episode 57 David Santoni, Audax Private Equity

Since January, David Santoni has been Managing Director, Business Development at Audax Private Equity, now investing out of its seventh flagship fund, a $5.25 billion vehicle.  Before Audax, David was a well-known middle-market investment banker based in Minneapolis with several firms, notably Lazard Middle Market (dating back to its Goldsmith Agio Helms days), Hennepin Partners, and Prestwick Partners.  David delves into his career, the vibrant Minneapolis deal community and his current experience managing sponsor coverage relationships after so many years as a coverage banker himself.  Discussion winds up on David’s Philadelphia sports loyalties – a source of mild pleasure for Andy and more than mild irritation for Charlie.